Prairie View, Texas | October 5, 2026 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 5, 2026) – For 150 years, the oak trees on The Hill have stood throughout Prairie View A&M University’s history. They have witnessed the University’s beginnings, its challenges, its growth and the generations of students who have passed beneath their branches.
Eminence Rising: A Traveling Exhibition, 150 Years of Prairie View A&M University celebrates the extraordinary journey of Prairie View A&M University from its founding in 1876 to its continued rise as a nationally recognized institution of scholarship, leadership, innovation and service.
In this episode of Behind the Canvas, we meet Charis Kelley, Prairie View A&M University alumna and commissioned artist, whose work helps commemorate a milestone 150 years in the making. Through her artistry, Charis transforms the history, people, culture, and spirit of Prairie View A&M into a visual celebration of the University’s enduring legacy. Go
In this episode of Behind the Canvas, we sit down with Prairie View A&M University former student, choreographer, and artistic director Harrison Guy as he prepares to bring Dear Prairie View to the stage. From his early journey with PVAMU’s Classic Dance Ensemble to founding Urban Souls Dance Company, Harrison has built a career using
Long before Harrison Guy understood dance as something one could study, pursue or make a life inside of, his body already knew. Growing up in La Marque, Texas, he was the child gathering cousins at family functions, arranging bodies into formations, choreographing talent shows and teaching relatives whatever line dance had most recently made its
After a week of Panther Camp traditions, connections and preparation, PVAMU’s newest students officially join the Panther family during the University’s 150th anniversary year. Prairie View, Texas | August 20, 2026 For the Class of 2030, the journey to becoming a
The New Student Lighting & Pinning Ceremony serves as the official Rite of Passage into the Prairie View A&M University family. As part of this cherished tradition, members of the incoming class participate in a symbolic ceremony that celebrates new beginnings, academic excellence, leadership, and personal growth.
As Prairie View A&M University marks 150 years, a new generation of student leaders reflects on the legacy they have inherited and the responsibility of shaping what comes next. Prairie View, Texas | August 14, 2026 | Story by Liz Faublas-Wallace A century and a half ago, eight young Black men
Step behind the canvas with Ty Walker '01, the first featured artist and storyteller in our Behind the Canvas series. A filmmaker, director, and creative visionary, Ty is helping bring Prairie View A&M University’s 150-year legacy to life through the Sesquicentennial Documentary, premiering as part of this historic year of celebration. In this episode,
Acclaimed alumna, Charis Kelley '01, brings the University's 150-year story to life through a monumental work of art created for future generations. Martha's Vineyard | August 12, 2026 Prairie View A&M University's 150-year story found new expression through art as the University unveiled Rooted in Resilience. Rising in Eminence., its official