Inspiring Faculty: Dr. Quincy C. Moore III

What does it mean to lead with purpose in higher education? Dr. Quincy C. Moore III, Dean of the Honors College at Prairie View A&M University, is doing just that: guiding high-achieving students through research, leadership, and transformative learning experiences. As part of our Inspiring Faculty series, get to know the vision behind the Honors

PVAMU’s Presidential Scholarship Gala raises nearly $1.1 million in record night

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 23, 2026) - Prairie View A&M University’s 2026 Presidential Scholarship Gala, held Saturday, March 21, delivered an unprecedented evening, raising nearly $1.1 million in support of student scholarships. Hosted at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, the annual gala carried the theme “Investing in Brilliance,” highlighting the University’s

Two trailblazing leaders to address PVAMU’s spring Class of 2026

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 19, 2026) — Prairie View A&M University has announced the distinguished speakers for its 144th Spring Commencement ceremonies, scheduled for May 8–9, 2026, in the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome). The ceremonies will celebrate nearly 1,000 undergraduate and graduate candidates in a formal setting, recognizing their academic achievements

PVAMU appoints Trazanna Moreno as Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications

Trazanna Moreno, APR, CFRE PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 11, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University President Tomikia P. LeGrande, Ed.D., has announced the appointment of Trazanna Moreno as the University’s Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications, effective March 1, 2026. “This newly created, cabinet-level position reflects our commitment to elevating how Prairie

Prairie View A&M University: 2025 Year in Review

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 22, 2025) - From historic investments and new academic programs to national student wins and faculty excellence, 2025 was a year that moved Prairie View A&M University forward in powerful ways. Opening Doors: New Programs, Facilities, and Innovation 2025 marked a year of bold launches and forward-looking investments designed to expand

PVAMU receives historic $63 million gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

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.

This Week on The Hill: A Visit with PVAMU Presidential Executive-in-Residence Mathew Knowles

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,

PVAMU Surges in Rankings and Enrollment: A New Era of Excellence

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

The Making of a PVAMU Student-Athlete

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

McKee named Chief Financial Officer at PVAMU

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

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