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PVAMU, London Metropolitan University begin historical education partnership

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 6, 2023) ā€“ Prairie View A&M President Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande and London Metropolitan University Vice-Chancellor Professor Lynn Dobbs have set the bar higher for educational and cultural exchanges, as well as initiating racial and socioeconomic change in the United States, United Kingdom and abroad. ā€œLetā€™s be honest, the world needs [...]

Dr. Dietra Trent announced as PVAMU’s 28th Fall Commencement Speaker

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 30, 2023) - The 28th Fall Commencement for undergraduate and graduate candidates is Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the William ā€œBillyā€ J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome). Graduating students will be allotted ten (10) tickets, which will be distributed through each College and School beginning November 27, 2023. [...]

A Message from the President: Leadership Transitions

Colleagues:Ā  As we envision the Universityā€™s long-term strategic direction to strengthen student success and academic excellence, I am announcing the following leadership updates:Ā  Student Affairs LeadershipĀ  Effective October 1, 2023, Dr. Beverly Copeland will transition from Vice President of Student Affairs to the role of Special Assistant to the President for Special Projects for the [...]

PHOTOS: ā€˜Up Home: One Girlā€™s Journeyā€™ ā€“ A Conversation with Ruth J. Simmons and Julieanna Richardson

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 15, 2023) - On Tuesday, Sept. 12, PVAMU hosted a conversation with Ruth J. Simmons, the 8th President of Prairie View A&M University, and Julieanna Richardson, Founder and President ofĀ The HistoryMakers. The two discussed Dr. Simmonsā€™ highly anticipated memoir, ā€œUp Home: One Girlā€™s Journey,ā€ in front of students, faculty, staff, [...]

WATCH: ‘Up Home: One Girl’s Journey’ – A Conversation with Ruth J. Simmons and Julieanna Richardson

2023-09-15T12:23:56-05:00September 12, 2023|Events, News, Office of the President/Administration, Videos|

ABC13: New Prairie View A&M president talks legendary predecessor, DEI ban, and prioritizing its funding

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (KTRK) --Ā This week marks a new chapter at Prairie View A&M University. Most are familiar with the outgoing president, Dr. Ruth Simmons, but there's a new leader at the helm: Dr. Tomekia P. LeGrande. ABC13 Anchor Erica Simon went to Waller County to sit down with her and see how she plans [...]

A Letter to Students from PVAMUā€™s Vice President for Student Affairs

Dear Students, As we embark on a new academic year, I want to take a moment to recognize and commend your tenacity, commitment, and unrelenting effort during this past year. Your presence at Prairie View has been a positive light that inspires us to be our best selves. Continue to make strides toward your academic, [...]

WATCH: PVAMU’s 112th Summer Commencement Convocation

All Colleges Graduate Studies College of Agriculture and Human Sciences School of Architecture Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences College of Business Whitlowe R. Green College of Education Roy G. Perry College of Engineering College of Juvenile Justice College of Nursing Undergraduate Studies

WATCH: PVAMU Welcomes Anton Goff, Athletic Director, to ā€œThe Hillā€

Prairie View A&M University President Tomikia P. LeGrande has selected Anton Goff to serve as the Director of Athletics. A Pittsburgh native and former football student-athlete at Bowling Green University, Goff earned his bachelorā€™s and masterā€™s degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1991 and 1994, respectively. He has over 25 years of experience in athletic [...]

Dr. Anthony Harris named Interim Dean of PVAMU’s Whitlowe R. Green College of Education

I am pleased to announce Dr. Anthony Harris as the interim dean of the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education, effective August 15, 2023. Harris brings to the position administrative and academic experience commensurate with this appointment. As Professor and Head of the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling (ELAC), he has developed productive and [...]