PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 11, 2024) - The literary world has lost a towering figure in the arts. Nikki Giovanni, Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Activist Nikki Giovanni, one of the most celebrated African American poets and civil rights activists, has died at the age of 81. Ms. Giovanni, born Yolande Cornelia Giovanni Jr., [...]
Prairie View, Texas (Nov. 6, 2024) — Prairie View A&M University is set to honor the achievements of 726 students during its 29th Fall Commencement on December 13-14, 2024. This year’s ceremonies will feature keynote addresses from two prominent leaders in higher education and finance, who are known for their influence in their fields and [...]
During 2024 State Fair Classic week, Prairie View A&M University President Tomikia P. LeGrande made an indelible mark on the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, forging new connections and excitement over the University's bright future ahead. Events included a Conversation with the President, a Top Donors Reception, a fireside chat with Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell, [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 3, 2024) – Prairie View A&M University has achieved record-breaking enrollment for the fall 2024 semester, reaching 9,893 students, surpassing the previous high of 9,516 set in 2018. University officials largely credit this significant increase to the new PV Cares initiative, which provides crucial support to undergraduate and graduate students. [...]
Jeff Shaw After a national search led by TM² Executive Search (a subsidiary of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund), in conjunction with a university committee, I am pleased to announce that Mr. Jeff Shaw has been named Vice President for University Advancement, effective November 1, 2024. Mr. Shaw is a seasoned development, alumni relations and non-profit foundation leader [...]
Since 1876, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has provided transformative educational experiences for tens of thousands of students who carry our rich legacy of excellence into the world. When we say, “Excellence lives here,” it is evidenced by our outstanding alumni, our high-quality academic programs and the groundbreaking research we produce. Yet, excellence is not [...]
As of Fall 2024, we have officially launched Prairie View A&M University's PV Cares© Initiative, a new student success model where every undergraduate student will be assigned a professional academic advisor, financial counselor and career coach, forming a care team associated with their college or school; and every graduate student will be assigned a financial [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 29, 2024) - On Friday, Aug. 23, Prairie View A&M University officially welcomed the Class of 2028 during the Lighting & Pinning Ceremony. The freshmen induction event was held in the William “Billy” J. Nicks Sr. Building for the more than 2,000 Panthers beginning their journeys on “The [...]
PVAMU President Tomikia P. LeGrande (left) and Harriette Howard-Lee Block (right), Associate Professor of Biology and winner of the 2024 Presidential Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Faculty Member PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 29, 2024) - The theme of Prairie View A&M University’s 2024 Faculty and Staff Conference was “A Journey to [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 1, 2024) – After nearly 14 years, Chancellor John Sharp announced that he is retiring as chancellor of the Texas A&M University System on June 30, 2025. Sharp, the longest-serving chancellor in the System’s history, sent a letter to constituents on Monday thanking past and present regents, system employees, and elected [...]
