From entrepreneur to doctoral candidate: PV Grad JoAnn Emale reflects on her journey

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 7, 2026) – For JoAnn Emale, earning a Doctor of Business Administration from Prairie View A&M University represents more than an academic achievement. It marks a journey of perseverance, leadership, entrepreneurship, and service. JoAnn Emale The Arlington, Texas, native entered the program with a passion for learning, a growing

‘Purpose has no expiration date’: PV Grad Renae Johnson fulfills lifelong dream of earning doctorate

Prairie View A&M University has become much more than the place where I earned my doctorate; it has become part of my family's legacy. When my two sons enrolled at PVAMU, they thrived. My oldest son met his fiancée, and my youngest son met his wife. While I was overjoyed for them, I found

PV Grad Christine Hill: Turning research on hair bias into a tool for workplace change

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – Christine Hill is preparing to graduate as part of only the third cohort of Prairie View A&M University's Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program. The Arlington native is expected to earn her doctorate from PVAMU's College of Business with a perfect 4.0 GPA, becoming the newest addition to her family's

PV Grad Candace Mike celebrates family legacy, prepares for health care leadership

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – As Prairie View A&M University counts down to University Charter Day this August, PVAMU legacy Candace Mike is preparing to add a new degree to her family’s Panther Pride: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). This August, PVAMU celebrates 150 years since its founding in 1876. As the University marks its

PV Grad La’Ronda Washington’s doctoral journey through loss, motherhood, resilience

My doctoral journey was never just about earning a degree—it was about learning how to keep going, even when life felt overwhelming. I started my dissertation writing at the same time I became a mother. And no one really prepares you for that kind of balance. While writing, I felt guilty for not being fully present with my baby.

PVAMU’s Jaquavous Doucette reflects on leadership, advocacy, serving across Texas

Jaquavous Doucette, a graduating senior in communications at Prairie View A&M University, shares his journey as Student Regent for The Texas A&M University System and PVAMU’s Student Government Association President. From learning to lead without a title to advocating for students across Texas, he reflects on the experiences that shaped his leadership, the realities

PV Grad Lasonya Dunham Bishop: A Journey Interrupted, Then Reclaimed

Raised in Prairie View, Texas, I have always held a distinctive pride in being a Prairie View A&M graduate. My most significant life lessons were shaped by the sense of community and purpose that was instilled in me as a student here. When I was accepted into the Educational Leadership Ph.D. Program, it was one

PV Grad Jorden Gidrey’s journey to excellence, impact

Jorden Gidrey PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – For Jorden Gidrey, a graduating senior from Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing, the path to becoming a nurse has been defined by resilience, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to growth. As a male nursing student in an underrepresented field, Gidrey is not only stepping into

PV Grad D’Sya Greenwood embodies heart of ‘PV nurse’

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – For D’Sya Greenwood, graduating from Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing represents more than academic achievement—it is the realization of purpose, perseverance, and a deep commitment to serving others. A first-generation college student and the first in her family to enter the medical field, Greenwood’s journey has been marked

PV Grad Rejoice Adekoya’s legacy of impact, service, leadership

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – For Rejoice Adekoya, graduating from Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing represents more than academic achievement—it is the culmination of a journey defined by excellence, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to service. Entering PVAMU as part of the Honors Program, now the Honors College, Rejoice quickly distinguished herself as

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