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PVAMU Alum KhaDarel Hodge’s HBCU roots continue to shape his NFL career

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — As he often did, KhaDarel Hodge walked across the tarmac to board a chartered Delta flight, bags in hand, hat low and sunglasses on, as the Atlanta Falcons prepared to travel to San Francisco to face the 49ers in mid-October. Hodge blended in with his teammates — until he didn't. It [...]

PVAMU Panthers announce 2026 football schedule, Homecoming save-the-date

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 27, 2026) - Prairie View A&M University Athletics officially announced its complete 2026 football schedule, highlighted by a competitive non-conference slate, a full SWAC lineup, and championship aspirations following the Panthers’ 2025 SWAC title run. The 2026 season opens on the road as Prairie View A&M travels to Tarleton State on [...]

2026-01-27T12:19:46-06:00January 27, 2026|Athletics, Events, HBCU News, Latest News, Staff News, Student News|

This PVAMU senior isn’t just studying the environment; she’s learning how to change it

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 16, 2026) — At Prairie View A&M University, change often starts in unexpected places, sometimes in a field, collecting soil samples, and sometimes in a student discovering her voice as a scientist. Malani L. Clark For senior Malani Clark, undergraduate research has been more than a requirement. It has [...]

This PVAMU alum has taught over 3,000 girls about cosmetic science and has now opened a STEM classroom

https://youtu.be/eecxlTEeZMA?si=W7DDfiOyiinZQx5Y Ā  Kristen Wells-Collins ’15 ā€˜18 is inspiring young girls to become chemists. Wells-Collins was raised in an under-resourced community in Beaumont, TX, and said she had limited exposure to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM),Ā according toĀ her commentary on ā€œThe Jennifer Hudson Show.ā€ However, Wells-Collins went on to pursue aĀ degreeĀ in chemistry atĀ Prairie View A&M University,Ā according [...]

Prairie View A&M University: 2025 Year in Review

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 22, 2025) - From historic investments and new academic programs to national student wins and faculty excellence, 2025 was a year that moved Prairie View A&M University forward in powerful ways. Opening Doors: New Programs, Facilities, and Innovation 2025 marked a year of bold launches and forward-looking investments designed to expand [...]

The Moment that Changed Everything: Why this PV Grad Chose Nursing

My name is Diannah Green, and I’m from Houston, Texas. My interest in becoming a nurse comes from a very personal experience during my childhood. My grandfather suffered a heart attack at home, and when he collapsed, the impact caused severe brain damage that left him in a vegetative state for months before his passing. [...]

2025-12-11T14:35:09-06:00December 11, 2025|College of Nursing, News, Opinions, PV Grads, Student News|

Faith, science will shape this PV Grad’s approach to patient care

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 11, 2025) – Kirsten Clark always knew she wanted to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). And it was Prairie View A&M University’s renowned nursing program that drew her to ā€œThe Hill.ā€ ā€œI wanted to be part of a supportive, culturally rich community that celebrates Black excellence, and PVAMU [...]

2025-12-11T09:00:19-06:00December 11, 2025|College of Nursing, Latest News, PV Grads, Student News|

South Side to Success: How This PV Grad Changed Her Narrative

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 10, 2025) – Sylvia Sydney Bridges calls herself the ā€œnon-traditional student.ā€ Two years ago, she arrived at Prairie View A&M University to restart her academic journey. She says she never imagined herself at Prairie View, let alone a historically Black college and university (HBCU). ā€œI was going through a lot in [...]