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PVAMU’s ā€˜Hillmatic’ Homecoming: A Look Back in Photos

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 29, 2025) — From the opening notes of Gospel Fest to the high energy surrounding game day, Homecoming 2025 at Prairie View A&M University was Hillmatic. A blend of old-school flavor, deep-rooted tradition, and Panther pride, Hillmatic on ā€œThe Hillā€ captured the essence of what makes PVAMU special. Throughout the [...]

Recent PVAMU alumnus brings legacy, leadership to NASA

Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Stafford PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 14, 2025) – The sky's the limit for Emory Price ā€˜24. Or perhaps his limit is now the boundaries of the universe. A Prairie View A&M University graduate, Price started a new journey as a contract specialist for the AMES Research Center for NASA’s Programs, [...]

The Making of a PVAMU Student-Athlete

Athletics at Prairie View A&M University officially began inĀ 1907, whenĀ Principal E.B. BlackshearĀ established an organized program to guide competition across campus. Football had already taken the field as early asĀ 1904, but '07 marked the true foundation of Panther Athletics. From those first steps, PVAMU quickly rose to prominence in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, setting a fierce [...]

Meet the new leaders of PVAMU’s 2025–2026 Student Government Association

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 10, 2025) – At the heart of Prairie View A&M University, a new generation of Panther leadership is rising. Their influence emerges not only from classrooms, but from the rhythms of campus conversations and student life. As they enter their first 100 days in office, the executive branch of the 44th [...]

She’s from PVAMU; He’s from TSU: A Labor Day Classic love story born of rivalry

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 29, 2025) – When Labor Day Classic weekend wraps up and football fans go home, for some, the friendly rivalry will not stop there. The weeklong celebration, hosted by Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and Texas Southern University (TSU), has long marked the friendly rivalry between Texas’ two iconic Historically Black [...]

TEDxPVAMU event focused on sustainability now streaming on TEDx platform

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 7, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University's fifth TEDxPVAMU event, themed ā€œDreaming Forward: Building Sustainability,ā€ is now available on the TEDx platform, which reaches nearly 43 million subscribers worldwide. Released just a few weeks ago, the event highlights the University’s ongoing commitment to thought leadership and innovation in sustainability. Held [...]

Final Chapter of a Sisterhood Legacy: Last of Four Sisters Graduate from PVAMU

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 23, 2025) -Ā All four Holland sisters have attended Prairie View A&M University, and when Charity R. Holland ’23 graduated in May alongside her younger sister Mageste’, their unique legacy became a lasting part of campus history. Charity R. Holland ā€˜23 '25 ā€œPV has become more than just a school [...]

This PV Grad aims to bring care to underserved communities

Shantal Taylor '25 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 14, 2025) - Prairie View A&M University senior Shantal Taylor has seen the importance of access to care firsthand. Her mother and grandmother both have varicose veins, but while her mother, who received timely care, maintains her mobility, her grandmother is no longer able to walk. [...]

Rooted in Resilience: This PV Grad, Veteran’s Unconventional Journey to Success

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 12, 2025) - Jordan Miller has always embraced the unfamiliar—finding strength in adversity, wisdom through adventure, and purpose in persistence. His path to success hasn’t followed a straight line, but each twist and turn has helped him grow deeper roots. Jordan Miller '25 Born in Detroit and shaped by [...]

Turning the Tassle: PVAMU Grad Stories

Turning the tassel. It’s a milestone that signifies more than the close of a chapter. The much-anticipated moment marks the courageous beginning of a new one. Whether it’s preschool, high school, or college, graduation is always worth celebrating. But there’s something especially powerful about earning a college degree. It represents years of growth, grit, determination, [...]