PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 14, 2025) - When MacKenzie Scott awarded Prairie View A&M University a second gift of $63 million, the largest single donation in the institution’s history, raising her total support to $113 million, it is a clear signal of trust in the University’s mission, vision, and ability to transform lives and communities. [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 10, 2025) - Prairie View A&M University welcomed Dr. Mathew Knowles as the inaugural appointee of its Presidential Executive-in-Residence Program, a new initiative that connects students and faculty with visionary leaders who have shaped industries and culture. During his Oct. 9 campus visit, Dr. Knowles led master classes, a faculty roundtable, [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 25, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is on the move. With record enrollment, rising national rankings, and students achieving career success at top companies, the University is building undeniable momentum on its Journey to Eminence. Enrollment continues to climb, reaching 10,085 students this fall. That steady growth builds on [...]
Athletics at Prairie View A&M University officially began in 1907, when Principal E.B. Blackshear established an organized program to guide competition across campus. Football had already taken the field as early as 1904, but '07 marked the true foundation of Panther Athletics. From those first steps, PVAMU quickly rose to prominence in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, setting a fierce [...]
J. Robert “Bob” McKee PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 22, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) President Tomikia P. LeGrande announced today that J. Robert “Bob” McKee has been appointed Senior Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 8, 2025. McKee brings to PVAMU a distinguished career spanning more [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 21, 2025) – Every year, Prairie View A&M University takes a moment to celebrate the people who bring its mission to life—those who teach, research, advise, and support students with dedication, creativity, and care. This year was no different. During the 2025 Faculty and Staff Awards Recognition Luncheon, held as [...]
Dr. Mathew Knowles PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 17, 2025) - The Office of the President at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) proudly announces the launch of the Presidential Executive-in-Residence Program, an exciting new initiative designed to connect students and faculty with influential global leaders whose careers have transformed industries and inspired innovation across [...]
Angela Branch-Vital, Ph.D. '97 '99 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 8, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University has announced the appointment of Dr. Angela Branch-Vital as the inaugural Dean of the School of Public and Allied Health (SPAH), effective immediately. A double alumna of PVAMU, Dr. Branch-Vital earned both her B.S. and M.A. from [...]
Dear PVAMU Community, RoSusan D. Bartee, Ph.D. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. RoSusan D. Bartee as the new Dean of the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), effective August 11, 2025. Dr. Bartee brings more than two decades of senior academic and administrative [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 25, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University has been selected as a recipient of the Texas International Education Fund (TIEF) grant awarded by the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC). This prestigious grant program funds innovative international projects designed to bring global experiences to Texas campuses and expand educational opportunities. Camille [...]
