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. [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 4, 2023) – 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 [...]
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 [...]
"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 [...]
Kiren "Cody" Johnson Kiren “Cody” Johnson Hometown: Cypress, Texas Degree: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a Biomedical Concentration Are you a first-generation college student? If so, what does that mean to you? I am, and it means the absolute world to me to be at the forefront of education for my family. [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 4, 2023) - The viral video of the murder of George Floyd by police officers compelled millions of protestors to the streets during the summer of 2020. For some, the disturbing incident shocked them into action; for others, it was another reminder of the racial bias and inequities that often lead [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 12, 2023) - Graduating senior Erron Williams has always been good at math. School science fairs kindled his love of chemistry at an early age. And then, a chemical engineer came to speak to his class for a middle school career day program, and Williams found his calling. Fast forward to [...]
Name: Qwest Courtney Hometown: Arlington, Texas Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Communication "Since being here at Prairie View, I've learned so much inside and outside of the classroom. It has blessed me with the opportunity to further my skillset as a photographer, videographer and overall human being."
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 11, 2023) – Graduating senior Morgan Redd entered Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have discouraged a less-determined future nurse. Redd, however, seized the learning opportunities. “I chose PVAMU because I knew that PVAMU’s College of Nursing is the best college [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 10, 2023) – Zian Richmond’s interest in the legal field sparked in high school. The Fort Worth native and graduating senior even took law classes as a high school student, cementing her decision to pursue a career as a lawyer. Richmond said when it came time for college, “I decided to [...]
