My doctoral journey was never just about earning a degree—it was about learning how to keep going, even when life felt overwhelming. I started my dissertation writing at the same time I became a mother. And no one really prepares you for that kind of balance. While writing, I felt guilty for not being fully present with my baby.
Raised in Prairie View, Texas, I have always held a distinctive pride in being a Prairie View A&M graduate. My most significant life lessons were shaped by the sense of community and purpose that was instilled in me as a student here. When I was accepted into the Educational Leadership Ph.D. Program, it was one
Jorden Gidrey PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – For Jorden Gidrey, a graduating senior from Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing, the path to becoming a nurse has been defined by resilience, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to growth. As a male nursing student in an underrepresented field, Gidrey is not only stepping into
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – For D’Sya Greenwood, graduating from Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing represents more than academic achievement—it is the realization of purpose, perseverance, and a deep commitment to serving others. A first-generation college student and the first in her family to enter the medical field, Greenwood’s journey has been marked
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – For Rejoice Adekoya, graduating from Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing represents more than academic achievement—it is the culmination of a journey defined by excellence, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to service. Entering PVAMU as part of the Honors Program, now the Honors College, Rejoice quickly distinguished herself as
My journey to becoming a doctor has been a marathon of resilience. I balanced my roles as an educator, a leader, and a mother while pushing the boundaries of my own potential. This path was never just about a title; it was about proving what is possible for students labeled “at-risk,” like myself. A
Before she ever stepped into a university president’s office, Dr. Tomikia LeGrande understood something about power that does not show up on résumés. It lived in the soil.
Nine Houston-area universities are earning new national acclaim in a just-released report of the best graduate schools in the U.S. for 2026. U.S. News & World Report annually publishes its national "Best Graduate Schools" rankings in early April, which comprehensively rank graduate programs across business, education, engineering, law, health, and many others. New for the 2026 edition, the publication
As part of Women’s History Month 2026, Prairie View A&M University presents the Her Culture; Her Impact Podcast, highlighting the voices, stories, and influence of women who shape our world. Hosted by PVAMU’s Liz Faublas-Wallace and Lorie Proctor, this episode features Dr. Bequita Pegram, professor of History, in a thoughtful conversation on culture, legacy, and
This summer, our Republic will celebrate the Declaration of Independence, one of the most influential documents ever written in human history. While many of the concepts presented may have originated with John Locke, it was Thomas Jefferson’s masterful prose that literally changed the world. The ideas that we all share in the natural rights of