PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 15, 2024) – On Feb. 12, Prairie View A&M University hosted a groundbreaking event to inaugurate the Blackstone LaunchPad on campus, marking a significant milestone in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. The event was the culmination of a $10 million commitment across Texas dedicated to entrepreneur success and [...]
Greetings, Class of 2024! Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! Commencement is a milestone moment in your life, symbolizing years of hard work and dedication. Our goal is to make your ceremony both meaningful and memorable. We recognize that we've encountered some previous challenges throughout the years, with extreme weather conditions impacting our outdoor ceremonies. After [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 22, 2023) - 2023 was a remarkable year for Prairie View A&M University! Here are some of the most significant achievements captured during the past 365 days right here on “The Hill.” Prairie View A&M University achieves the prestigious designation as ‘Innovation and Economic Prosperity University.’ The Association of Public [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 14, 2023) – In the honorable echoes of “The Hill,” a legendary chapter has drawn to a close as Julius W. Becton, Jr., a revered Army lieutenant general and distinguished national leader, passed away at the age of 97. Lt. Gen. Becton lived by the rule, “Leadership and ethics are inseparable.” [...]
https://www.youtube.com/live/LwaJGhwwyRs?si=f5Ob0vS2W1t5Ukhj PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 13, 2023) – The Prairie View A&M University Fall Class of 2023 graduated December 9, finally done with final exams, 8 a.m. classes, and 30-page papers. “But commencement is not about completion; it's a new beginning,” said the speaker for the 28th Fall Commencement, Dr. Dietra Trent, former Virginia [...]
Dr. Kareem Jordan I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kareem Jordan has been named Dean of the College of Juvenile Justice (COJJ) effective June 1, 2024, pending Texas A&M University System Board approval. An experienced leader in higher education, Dr. Jordan currently serves as Director of Diversity & Inclusion in the School [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 28, 2023) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of General Julius W. Becton, Jr., LTG (Ret.), former President of Prairie View A&M University. General Becton was appointed as the fifth president of his alma mater on December 15, 1989. Known for his extraordinary career in military [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 20, 2023) – As Texas’ second-oldest public institution of higher education, Prairie View A&M University is deeply rooted in culture and tradition. For over a century, the University has remained steadfast in its commitment to excellence and its mission of teaching, research and service by addressing the diverse needs of its [...]
Prairie View A&M University Family, I reach out to you today with a heavy heart. As has been reported, shortly after 9 a.m. yesterday morning, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) employee, Kendrick Wilder, was shot and killed by a former employee. Due to the swift response of the Prairie View A&M University Police Department, the [...]
