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
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 5, 2025) - The latest installment of Prairie View A&M University’s President’s Lecture Series, Conversations on The Hill, featured Dr. Alvin J. Schexnider, a distinguished leader in higher education. Held on February 3 in the Julius W. Becton Auditorium, the event brought together faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 30, 2025) - The Houston Astros Caravan made an unforgettable stop at Prairie View A&M University, bringing excitement, inspiration, and incredible opportunities to students. Thanks to a strategic partnership between PVAMU's Center for Careers & Professional Development and the Astros, the University community had the exclusive chance to engage in a
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 24, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University recently welcomed Fulbright Specialist Dr. Aneika Simmons to its College of Business (COB) as a full-time professor. Simmons, a Houston native, teaches human resource management, organizational behavior, strategic management and business policy. Aneika Simmons, PhD PVAMU’s certification as a Carnegie-classified R2–High Research
Photo by Michael Thomas At the end of his senior year at Prairie View A&M University in 1970, Fred Newhouse got an unexpected recognition. It had nothing to do with his degree in electrical engineering or the fact that he was a three-time All-American and national champion in track and field. Indeed, it
Photo by Michael Thomas PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 23, 2025) - In the early morning hours of Monday, January 20, 2025, our Prairie View A&M University community lost a pioneer, changemaker, and the epitome of a Panther alumnus. Fred Newhouse’s accolades as an Olympian track star are internationally renowned. His service to the
Tomikia LeGrande, EdD President, Prairie View A&M University – Dr. LeGrande is a trailblazer in higher education, leading Prairie View A&M University with vision, innovation, and a focus on community empowerment.
Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) officially introduced Tremaine Jackson as the new head coach of the Panthers' football team during a press conference held today. Jackson, who arrives with a proven track record of success, is eager to lead the program into a new era of excellence both on and off the field.
2024 was a year to remember at Prairie View A&M University—one filled with hits that struck all the right chords. It was marked by groundbreaking achievements, inspiring milestones and transformative initiatives. From welcoming record-breaking numbers in enrollment and doctoral graduates to unveiling innovative spaces like the Solar Lab, and celebrating remarkable faculty, staff and students,
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.,