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PVAMU welcomes Dr. Daniel Black as 2025–2026 Toni Morrison Writer-in-Residence

Daniel Black, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 22, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University has announced that Dr. Daniel Black, award-winning novelist, professor, consultant, and mentor, will serve as the 2025–2026 Toni Morrison Writer-in-Residence. Dr. Black brings more than three decades of teaching experience in African American Studies at Clark Atlanta University, along [...]

PVAMU architecture students win College Challenge award at Galveston Sandcastle Festival

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 17, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University’s School of Architecture student team has once again brought home the AIA Sandcastle Design College Challenge Award at the annual Galveston Sandcastle Festival. The PVAMU team competed against student groups from Rice University, the University of Houston, and the University of Texas at [...]

PVAMU launches pilot program to support students with sickle cell disease

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 15, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University is stepping into a national leadership role with the launch of the Student Sickle Cell Warrior Project, a groundbreaking pilot program designed to support college students living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The initiative officially begins on Sept. 17, 2025, and will serve as [...]

2025-09-16T08:59:35-05:00September 15, 2025|HBCU News, Latest News, Staff News, Student Affairs, Student News|

CW39 Houston: PVAMU physics professor shares insight on rare ‘blood moon’ eclipse

Premkumar Saganti, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 8, 2025) - A rare total lunar eclipse, often called a "Blood Moon" for its striking red glow, captured the attention of skywatchers across the globe on Sept. 7–8. While the spectacle was not visible in North America, Prairie View A&M University's Dr. Premkumar Saganti, Regents [...]

PVAMU Panthers secure thrilling season opener victory against TSU Tigers

The Prairie View A&M Panthers emerged victorious in a nail-biting collegiate football opener on August 30, 2025, against the Texas Southern Tigers. Both teams clashed at Shell Energy Stadium, where despite an initial weather delay, conditions cleared for what turned into a dramatic evening match up.

2025-09-02T13:23:47-05:00September 2, 2025|Athletics, Events, HBCU News, Latest News, Staff News, Student News|

In Photos: Welcome to PVAMU, Class of 2029!

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 27, 2025) – This semester, over 2,000 first-year students are officially Panthers at Prairie View A&M University! In just one week, they moved in, conquered Panther Camp, and began their studies, launching a journey that will unlock a degree and change their lives forever. On Aug. 16 and 17, students [...]

PVAMU appoints Joel B. Thornton as Inaugural Dean of Libraries

Joel B. Thornton, MSOM, MSIS, CPA Dear Prairie View A&M University Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment ofĀ Joel B. Thornton, MSOM, MSIS, CPA, as theĀ inaugural Dean of LibrariesĀ at Prairie View A&M University, effectiveĀ October 20, 2025. This historic appointment reflects the University’s commitment to elevating the role of the Libraries in advancing [...]

Click2Houston: The essence of HBCU band culture shines at 2025 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands

HOUSTON – At NRG Stadium, the vibrant culture and deep-rooted traditions of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands took center stage during the 2025 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands Saturday evening. The event celebrates the rich heritage of HBCU band culture—an integral part of Black art and music.

McKee named Chief Financial Officer at PVAMU

J. Robert ā€œBobā€ McKee PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 22, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) President Tomikia P. LeGrande announced today that J. Robert ā€œBobā€ McKee has been appointed Senior Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 8, 2025. McKee brings to PVAMU a distinguished career spanning more [...]

PVAMU honors 2025 Faculty and Staff Award recipients

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 21, 2025) – Every year, Prairie View A&M University takes a moment to celebrate the people who bring its mission to life—those who teach, research, advise, and support students with dedication, creativity, and care. This year was no different. During the 2025 Faculty and Staff Awards Recognition Luncheon, held as [...]