Cancer.org: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: How These Women in Science Are Opening Doors for the Next Generation

Tonya Webb, PhD, and PhD student Alena McQuarter grew up in different places and different generations. Tonya is an American Cancer Society (ACS)-funded researcher and associate director for workforce excellence and development at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). Alena is a second-year PhD student in cancer biology at Loma Linda University in California and one of the youngest doctoral students in the country.

2026-03-19T14:08:43-05:00March 19, 2026|Alumni News, News, PV in the News, Student News, Women's History|

Opinion| The reason Black History Month is held in February

For some inexplicable reason, a widely circulated belief suggests a conspiracy by never-identified opponents led to Black History Month being held in February. The baseless accusations have shadowed Carter G. Woodson’s Black History Month for decades. According to many conspiracy theorists, anonymous powers that be placed Black History Month in February because it is the

PVAMU honors life, service of Mr. Chavan Mosley

Chavan Mosley PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 11, 2026) — Prairie View A&M University announces with deep sorrow the passing of Chavan Mosley, a maintenance technician (carpentry) with SSC Services for Education, which provides facilities services to the University. Mr. Mosley devoted nearly three decades of service to the PVAMU community. His dedication was

2026-02-12T09:56:38-06:00February 11, 2026|Campus Announcements, News, Staff News|

PVAMU’s Tondra L. Moore recognized nationally for leadership in health, assessment

Tondra L. Moore, PhD, JD, MPH PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 5, 2026) – January proved to be a milestone month for Dr. Tondra L. Moore, executive director for Health Services and clinical associate professor in Prairie View A&M University’s School of Public and Allied Health. Through national publications, conference leadership, and multiple prestigious

PVAMU launches genomics certificate to prepare students for cancer-focused research careers

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 4, 2026) – As the world marks World Cancer Day, Prairie View A&M University is expanding its role in the fight against complex diseases through a new academic initiative that blends biology, data science, and advanced computing tools. With nearly $500,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and

Defender Network: Celebrating 100 years of Black History Month

In February 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week, driven by his frustration with American textbooks that omitted Black contributions and academic institutions that ignored Black scholarship altogether. Woodson, the second African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard, understood that history was being weaponized through omission.

PVAMU closed Monday; Virtual operations begin Tuesday

January 27, 2026 Just a reminder that the campus has shifted to virtual operations today. All employees will be expected to work virtually. Employees who need alternate accommodations should contact their direct supervisors. Classes All face-to-face classes scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, will be conducted online. Students, please check eCourses (powered by Canvas) or your

2026-01-28T10:13:33-06:00January 24, 2026|Campus Announcements, News|

Winter Weather Advisory for the PVAMU Community

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 23, 2026) - The PVAMU Emergency Management Team, public safety partners, and the National Weather Service are closely monitoring the weather conditions. This system is expected to pass through Waller and Harris Counties on Saturday evening, bringing multiple days of below-freezing temperatures and the potential for wintry precipitation. While it is

2026-01-24T15:00:52-06:00January 23, 2026|Campus Announcements, News|
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