PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – Graduating Prairie View A&M University senior Marie Christi Boyd, who goes by her middle name, has two passions in life: politics and poetry. Poetry “softens” the harsh realities of politics, says the 25-year-old from Lake Charles, Louisiana, who graduates this December with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Boyd, who transferred
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas - In 2019, Randi Plair, a freshman from Crosby, Texas, arrived at Prairie View A&M University. An upperclassman told her that graduation day would come before she knew it. She didn’t believe it. But this December, the senior will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. “My advice to current students would
When I was young, all the kids at my school were in extracurricular activities like sports, dance or music. I was always interested in partaking in these activities, but being a shy kid had its drawbacks. That was until my parents called me asking if I would like to join a recreational soccer team for
Growing up as the youngest of three, I watched my older siblings attend and graduate from Prairie View A&M University. They have moved on and now have fulfilling lives. Although I was accepted to various colleges across Texas, seeing the traditions, unity, and creativity that thrives within Prairie View ultimately drew me towards choosing PV
Phyllis Darden-Caldwell I am pleased to inform you that Phyllis Darden-Caldwell has been appointed Director of Alumni Affairs at Prairie View A&M University, effective January 1, 2023. A prominent PV volunteer, Phyllis graduated from the university with a B.S. in 1980 and an M.S. in 1981. Over several decades, Phyllis has set the
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 10, 2022) - The polls have closed, and the ballots have been counted, but earlier this week, Prairie View A&M University students proved their voices mattered in the 2022 election. They came out in droves to march through campus to the Willie A. Tempton, Sr. Memorial Student Center polling site.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 8, 2022) - The Prairie View A&M University Sports Hall of Fame selection committee and the Athletics Department inducted the 2022 class on Saturday, Nov. 5. The nine-member class consists of Cecil Shy (Men's Track & Field, 1988-1991), Lewis Edmondson (Men's Track & Field, 1997-2002), Dr. Ronald Nelson, II (Men's Track & Field, 1997-2000), Thaddeus Gamble (Men's Track & Field,
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 2, 2022) - How did you “Set Yo’ Homecoming Out”? Tens of thousands of Prairie View A&M University Panthers “Set it Out; Set it Out; Set it Out” for days on end! On-campus celebrations commenced on Oct. 23, wrapping up on Oct. 29. Since this post is mainly about candid
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 26, 2022) - The Miss Prairie View A&M University Scholarship Pageant is much more than a beauty or popularity contest. Just look at the legacy of queens since 1932: they embody Grace. Poise. Class. Intellect. Leadership. Miss Deloris Francis, the 36th Miss PVAMU, being crowned by PVAMU President A.I. Thomas
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (October 3, 2022) - More than 50,000 people packed the Cotton Bowl in Dallas for this year's State Fair Classic between Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University. PVAMU reigned supreme in their fifth consecutive State Fair Classic win over Grambling, with a final score of 34-14. Click here to