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PVAMU reimagines partnership with Prairie View A&M Foundation to power fundraising and impact

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 11, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is embarking on its next phase of partnership and philanthropic strategy following the recent execution of a new affiliation agreement that redesigns the relationship between the University and the Prairie View A&M (PVAM) Foundation. Established in 2009 to support the University, the PVAM [...]

PVAMU appoints Dr. Casey J. Davis as Associate Vice President and Chief of Police

Casey J. Davis, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 2, 2025) - Prairie View A&M University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Casey J. Davis as the new Associate Vice President and Chief of Police, effective June 15, 2025. Dr. Davis currently serves as the Executive Director and Chief of Police at [...]

PVAMU’s Jaquavous Doucette appointed 2025-2026 TAMUS Student Regent

Jaquavous Doucette It is with great pride and excitement that I share an outstanding achievement for our university community: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jaquavous Doucette as the student regent for the Texas A&M University System for the 2025–2026 academic year. Jaquavous is only the second student from Prairie View A&M University to [...]

Graduating senior’s essay on investing in generational wealth wins PVAMU 11th annual essay contest

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 5, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University senior Shantal Taylor, who aspires to become a community physician after she graduates, is also a writer. Taylor, set to earn a B.S. in chemistry with a biomedical concentration and minor in biology this month, took first place in the University’s 11th Annual Essay [...]

PHOTOS: PVAMU breaks ground on new student support services facility

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 31, 2025) – Ā ā€œWe are creating a space that is more than just brick and mortar; we are creating a symbol of our unwavering commitment to nurturing and supporting every student who walks through our doors.ā€ In her first groundbreaking ceremony as Prairie View A&M University’s ninth president, Dr. Tomikia [...]

PVAMU prepares to hold groundbreaking ceremony for Teaching & Academic Student Support Services Building

Rendering of PVAMU's Teaching & Academic Student Support Services Building PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 25, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University is set to break ground on its newest campus addition—the Teaching & Academic Student Support Services Building—on Friday, March 28. Designed to centralize critical student services, this state-of-the-art facility underscores PVAMU’s commitment [...]

PVAMU taps Media Icon Bomani Jones & Higher Ed Leader Dr. Quintin Bullock for Spring Commencement Ceremonies

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 6, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University is proud to announce two distinguished speakers for its 143rd Spring Commencement Convocation, set to take place over two days, May 16 and 17, at the William ā€œBillyā€ J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome). Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Friday, May 16 – [...]

A Message from the President on the Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner

PVAMU President Tomikia P. LeGrande and Congressman Sylvester Turner (D-TX) at the University's 112th Summer Commencement Convocation I, along with the entire Prairie View A&M University community, honor the life of Congressman Sylvester Turner. His passing leaves a profound void in our community and in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough [...]

PVAMU reaffirmed as prestigious high research R2 designated institution under new Carnegie Classification standards

Ā  PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 25, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has once again secured its place as a distinguished R2 institution (Doctoral University; High Research Activity) under the newly revamped Carnegie Classification system. This reaffirmation highlights PVAMU’s ongoing commitment to research excellence, innovation and academic distinction among higher education institutions nationwide. The [...]

PVAMU Day at the Capitol: Panthers Advocate for Key Legislative Priorities

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 21, 2025) - On Feb. 18, nearly 100 student leaders, alumni, and representatives from several departments exemplified Prairie View A&M University with pride in Austin for PVAMU Day at the Capitol. The event provided a platform for students and alumni to engage directly with state legislators, advocating for [...]