Office of the President/Administration

Commencement Speaker to PVAMU’s Fall 2023 Graduates: ‘A Broken Country Needs You Right Now’

https://www.youtube.com/live/LwaJGhwwyRs?si=f5Ob0vS2W1t5Ukhj Ā  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. ā€œBut commencement is not about completion; it's a new beginning,ā€ said the speaker for the 28th Fall Commencement, Dr. Dietra Trent, former Virginia

PVAMU’s new dean of College of Juvenile Justice to begin role this June

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

Remembering General Julius W. Becton, Jr., former President of Prairie View A&M University

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

PVAMU achieves prestigious designation as ā€˜Innovation and Economic Prosperity University’

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

PVAMU, London Metropolitan University begin historical education partnership

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 6, 2023) – 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€œLet’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 University’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 Girl’s Journey’ – 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. Simmons’ highly anticipated memoir, ā€œUp Home: One Girl’s Journey,ā€ in front of students, faculty, staff,

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