PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 13, 2023) – Since 2017, nearly 500 PVAMU students have traveled internationally, excluding 2020-2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, 47 first-year study abroad students embarked on uncharted waters in a place that’s lovingly called the “Rock,” a.k.a. Jamaica, to become exposed to a new area, gain knowledge, develop socially [...]
Dear Students, It is with deep regret that I inform you about the death of one of our Prairie View A&M University students on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Our fallen Panther is De’ja N. Prater, a junior majoring in accounting. She was born in Cottonport, LA, and resided in Fort Worth, TX, before coming to [...]
Dear Students: At the end of Panther Camp, a week-long transition to college, many students were impacted by heat-related issues at the program's final event. Medical and safety personnel responded quickly to support impacted students, and our team diligently observed the affected students for several hours thereafter. As we thoroughly review the decision-making process surrounding [...]
Dear Students, As we embark on a new academic year, I want to take a moment to recognize and commend your tenacity, commitment, and unrelenting effort during this past year. Your presence at Prairie View has been a positive light that inspires us to be our best selves. Continue to make strides toward your academic, [...]
As a result of a successful search, I am pleased to inform you that Dr. Reginald T. Braggs has been appointed Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students, effective July 17, 2023. As an alumnus of Prairie View A&M University, Dr. Braggs has served in various higher education, K-12, and military capacities domestically and internationally [...]
Dear Students, It is with deep regret that I inform you about the death of one of our Prairie View A&M University students on Wednesday, June 15, 2023. We are, of course, stunned, and deeply troubled by the news. The Prairie View A&M University Chief of Police informed us that a shooting occurred at an [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 31, 2023) - Prairie View A&M University senior Jayven Jean-Louis was selected as a Yard Ambassador & Influencer (YA&I) for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Established in 1987, the TMCF is the nation’s largest organization, exclusively representing the black college community. In 2022, TMCF established the YA&I program to engage student [...]
Photo: Wash A. Jones, Ph.D. (left), Jackson Sylvester, 2021-2022 National FFA Secretary PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 21, 2023) - The National FFA Organization recently awarded Wash A. Jones, Ph.D., with a VIP Citation during the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The VIP Citation is presented to individuals who have made significant [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 6, 2023) – Prairie View A&M University students interested in serving in the Peace Corps will now have a competitive edge. PVAMU and Peace Corps on Wednesday announced a new partnership: Peace Corps Prep, a certificate program that aims to prepare undergraduate students for Peace Corps volunteer service. “This partnership is [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 15, 2023) – Prairie View A&M University has been awarded a grant to host one of four Increase and Diversity Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) workshops organized by World Learning. The grant award further solidifies PVAMU’s place as a leading institution in providing international study-abroad opportunities for students. “Hosting this [...]
