My journey to becoming a doctor has been a marathon of resilience. I balanced my roles as an educator, a leader, and a mother while pushing the boundaries of my own potential. This path was never just about a title; it was about proving what is possible for students labeled “at-risk,” like myself. A
My name is Diannah Green, and I’m from Houston, Texas. My interest in becoming a nurse comes from a very personal experience during my childhood. My grandfather suffered a heart attack at home, and when he collapsed, the impact caused severe brain damage that left him in a vegetative state for months before his passing.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 11, 2025) – Kirsten Clark always knew she wanted to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). And it was Prairie View A&M University’s renowned nursing program that drew her to “The Hill.” “I wanted to be part of a supportive, culturally rich community that celebrates Black excellence, and PVAMU
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 10, 2025) – Sylvia Sydney Bridges calls herself the “non-traditional student.” Two years ago, she arrived at Prairie View A&M University to restart her academic journey. She says she never imagined herself at Prairie View, let alone a historically Black college and university (HBCU). “I was going through a lot in
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 9, 2025) – Remember the name Micah Beard; You may see it scrolling across a screen at the end of a film some day. Micah Beard The Prairie View A&M University senior, a communications major with a psychology minor, is set to graduate this December. And he has many
Aquavien Broussard My name is Aquavien Broussard, though most people call me AJ. I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I grew up in Sunnyside and graduated from high school in Atascocita. I am set to receive my Bachelor of Science in Nursing on December 13, 2025. I am a first-generation college
My PhD journey was anything but traditional. I began this chapter at the age of 60, after being out of school for 35 years. When I earned my master’s degree in 1986, computers were not yet a part of everyday academic life. I vividly remember submitting punch cards in the computer lab to process data
Angela T. Sanders My journey to earning a Doctor of Philosophy at Prairie View A&M University is a testimony of faith, resilience, and purpose. I was literally born and raised in public housing in Marianna, Arkansas, the sixth of nine children. My mother, Rosie Lee Sanders, a woman of extraordinary courage, returned to