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A Wordsmith Treasure: Celebrating Tayari Jones’ Transformative Year as PVAMU’s Writer-in-Residence

Photos by Jordan Guidry, Office for Marketing and Communications Intern PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 18, 2025) – Tayari Jones’ final visit to Prairie View A&M University as the 2024–2025 Writer-in-Residence was more than a farewell—it was, in the words of one faculty leader, ā€œprophetic.ā€ From her first appearance on campus to her final [...]

Houston Chronicle: Business booms at PVAMU meat market selling goat, beef, other farm-to-table products

Marsha Barnes wasn’t sure she was in the right place when she walked intoĀ Prairie View A&MĀ University’s Meat Science Center, tucked in the back of theĀ HBCU’s 770-acre farm. Two students sat behind a small metal table in a plain entryway, and they pointed to a menu of almost 60 different cuts of beef, goat and pork. [...]

Empowering the Community During Tax Season: A Conversation with PVAMU Student, Certified IRS Tax Preparer Ramona Morris on 91.3 KPVU

The 2025 Tax Deadline is April 15 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 11, 2025) - Tax season can be an overwhelming time, especially for families and individuals with limited access to affordable tax preparation services. Thanks to Prairie View A&M University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, expert help is closer than many may [...]

Advocating for the Future of Nursing: My Experience at the AACN Student Policy Summit

LaTonya Holman, MSN, MSHA, RN, CCM I had the incredible opportunity to attend the AACN Student Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., a privilege I enjoyed as a Jonas Scholar. The summit was a transformative experience that combined firsthand advocacy with direct engagement with policymakers. During my time in D.C., I actively advocated for [...]

2025-04-10T10:00:05-05:00April 10, 2025|College of Nursing, Graduate Studies, News, Opinions, Student News|

More than Land: Cultivating the Future

The Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Farm and Ranch at Prairie View A&M University isn’t just a farm—it’s a powerhouse of innovation, education, and sustainability.

PVAMU launches Master of Science in Nutrition Program to tackle global health challenges

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 7, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University’s College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR) has introduced a new Master of Science in Nutrition (MS NUTR) Program designed to prepare the next generation of nutrition leaders. Launched this semester, the program equips students with advanced knowledge in nutritional science and public [...]

Bridging Past and Present: How Graduate Student Evelyn Todd ’21 is Preserving PVAMU’s Legacy

Evelyn Todd ā€˜21 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 3, 2025) – For Evelyn Todd ā€˜21, history isn’t just something to be remembered—it’s something to be protected. As a graduate student in Prairie View A&M University’s Master of Business Administration program, she is turning her passion for storytelling into a powerful force for historical preservation. [...]

PHOTOS: PVAMU breaks ground on new student support services facility

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 31, 2025) – Ā ā€œWe are creating a space that is more than just brick and mortar; we are creating a symbol of our unwavering commitment to nurturing and supporting every student who walks through our doors.ā€ In her first groundbreaking ceremony as Prairie View A&M University’s ninth president, Dr. Tomikia [...]

PVAMU students shine as finalists in 2025 HBCU Battle of the Brains

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 27, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University students showcased their skills and innovation at the 2025 HBCU Battle of the Brains, held earlier this month in Austin, Texas. Competing against 24 other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the PVAMU team impressed judges and advanced to the top seven finalists in [...]

Champions Again! PVAMU Bowling Claims Seventh SWAC Title

X: @PVAMUPanthers PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 24, 2025) - The Prairie View A&M Panthers Bowling team claimed victory at the SWAC Bowling Championships on March 23, 2025, at the International Training and Research Center (ITRC) in Arlington, Texas. Facing off against the Southern University Jaguars, the Panthers secured a 4-2 win in a [...]

2025-03-24T13:24:52-05:00March 24, 2025|Athletics, HBCU News, Latest News, Staff News, Student News|