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PV Grad Marion Gibson fortifies familyā€™s legacy as a first-generation graduate

Marion Gibson '24 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas - Marion Gibson wears the title of a first-generation college graduate with honors. Her childhood years growing up in poverty in Houston were her motivation to go to college and break the generational curse. ā€œI was determined to put some respect on my familyā€™s legacy,ā€ she said. [...]

PV Grad Samson Eromonsei: A new degree leads to a promotion with Shell

Samson Eromonsei '24 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas ā€“ Prairie View A&M University may be more than 6,500 miles from his native Nigeria, but that didnā€™t stop graduate student Samson Eromonsei from finding a home here. Samson will earn his Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering [...]

PV Grad Hunter Waldonā€™s story is a journey of leadership and triumph

Hunder Waldon '24 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas ā€“ Out of the bustling Houston sprawl, a young man named Hunter James Carl Waldon embarked on a journey that would shape his future and leave an indelible mark on Prairie View A&M University. As he walked these hallowed grounds, little did he know that his path [...]

Driven by Determination: PV Grad Constance Williams’ Journey to Triumph

Constance Williams '24 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas - She remembers the exact moment her mindset shifted, and it changed everything for her. It was a missed opportunity for a job interview that prompted a realization that she held the power to change her future in her own hands. That was the catalyst for Constance [...]

2024-04-26T13:41:28-05:00April 26, 2024|College of Business, News, PV Grads, Student News|

PV Grads: Kourtney Jones

Kourtney Jones Hometown:Ā  Garland, Texas Degree:Ā  Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Which organization(s) were you a part of at PVAMU? Lambda Pi Eta: National Honor Society (President) National Society of Leadership and Success Toni Morrison Writing Program (Kevin Powell) Study Abroad (Belize) The Agency Interviewer for KPVU 91.3 How did being a [...]

PV Grad Justin Morrow: Nursing Leader, Mentor, Changemaker

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas - The Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing faculty calls soon-to-be new graduate Justin Morrow ā€œthe epitome of a successful student.ā€ His response is the epitome of grace: ā€œI know I couldnā€™t have done it without God. I feel honored that the faculty described me as such, but I could not [...]

2023-12-07T09:46:38-06:00December 7, 2023|College of Nursing, Latest News, PV Grads, Student News|

PV Grad Sade S. Vega: A Tribute to a Mother’s Enduring Life and Love

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 5, 2023) - Sade S. Vega remembers her high school commencement ceremony as a joyous and solemn occasion. As she scanned the crowd and saw all the familiar faces smiling back and cheering her name, she couldn't help but notice that one person was missing. "My mother's absence was deeply felt. [...]

This PV Grad is ready to feed the world

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 4, 2023) ā€“ It was Ms. Beverly, who fostered cats and took care of strays in the neighborhood, who fostered a love of animals in Prairie View A&M University senior Joshua Evans. Evans, who graduates from PVAMU this Saturday, has come a long way: from helping his elderly neighbor to landing [...]

PV Grad Christianna Woodard: I am making my grandmotherā€™s wish my reality

My name is Christianna Woodard. I'm from Sacramento, California, but I grew up in San Antonio, Texas. I'm finishing my first degree in management at Prairie View A&M University. Years ago, my grandmother was accepted into Prairie View, but she decided to move to California instead of pursuing school, which ended up being a huge [...]

2023-12-04T11:29:26-06:00December 4, 2023|College of Business, News, Opinions, PV Grads, Student News|

Opinion| Finding the Signal in the Noise: My Journey through Electrical Engineering and a Masterā€™s Degree

"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." - Abraham Lincoln Completing my BSc in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria was the foundation of a lifelong dream. As a recipient of the 2014 edition of the prestigious NLNG/BW Scholarship [...]