Photo credit: @Bailey.Photography_ My name is Akela Woodard-Mardis, and I am a proud alum of Prairie View A&M University. I earned my bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2022, and on December 13, 2024, I will graduate from Prairie View A&M with my master’s degree in juvenile justice. My journey has not been
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 28, 2024) - Homecoming 2024 at Prairie View A&M University was a week to remember, packed with events that celebrated the University’s rich history, dynamic student body and accomplished alumni. With the theme “Legends and Legacies,” the week highlighted the individuals and traditions that have shaped the Institution’s enduring legacy.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have long been the resilient keepers of history and culture, shaping generations of Black scholars since the founding of the Institute for Colored Youth in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, in 1837. These institutions have been beacons of hope and opportunity, providing a space where Black students could pursue higher education when few
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 7, 2024) – Prairie View A&M University’s new president of the Student Government Association, senior Jasmine Jeffries, ran for office to “foster a culture of student advocacy for PVAMU students.” Jeffries, in the Honors Program and on track to graduate next year with a BA in communications and a minor in
Ernest and Floretta Collins ‘66 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 2, 2024) - Prairie View A&M University is proud to announce the induction of distinguished alumni Ernest and Floretta Collins ‘66 into the 2024 National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame. This honor celebrates their exceptional contributions to community service, agriculture, education, and youth
Photography by Nicholas Hunt, Office for Marketing and Communications PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 24, 2024) – Thanks to a $20,000 award from The Summerlee Foundation, the History Department at Prairie View A&M University has begun a comprehensive historical and archaeological study of Wyatt Chapel Community Cemetery, located behind PVAMU. The study seeks to
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 29, 2024) - On Friday, Aug. 23, Prairie View A&M University officially welcomed the Class of 2028 during the Lighting & Pinning Ceremony. The freshmen induction event was held in the William “Billy” J. Nicks Sr. Building for the more than 2,000 Panthers beginning their journeys on “The
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 27, 2024) - As the new academic year begins, Prairie View A&M University is excited to welcome the Class of 2028. Among the incoming 2,000-plus students are five exceptional individuals who bring a wealth of talent, ambition, and dedication to our campus. Their diverse backgrounds and aspirations reflect the spirit of
Prairie View A&M University has been changing lives for nearly 150 years. The transformation for many begins on the journey down University Drive, a road that leads to dreams one can visualize, believe in, and manifest. Native Americans forged the trail that is now the main road. Land surveyors later turned the 1,400 acres of
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 20, 2024) – What if you flipped on the lights or ran an air conditioning unit without worrying about running up an expensive electric bill? Electrical Engineering Professor Dr. John Fuller ’69 of the Prairie View A&M University Roy G. Perry College of Engineering is taking steps to make that dream