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This Week on The Hill: A Visit with PVAMU Presidential Executive-in-Residence Mathew Knowles

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 10, 2025) - Prairie View A&M University welcomed Dr. Mathew Knowles as the inaugural appointee of its Presidential Executive-in-Residence Program, a new initiative that connects students and faculty with visionary leaders who have shaped industries and culture. During his Oct. 9 campus visit, Dr. Knowles led master classes, a faculty roundtable, [...]

In Photos: Welcome to PVAMU, Class of 2029!

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 27, 2025) – This semester, over 2,000 first-year students are officially Panthers at Prairie View A&M University! In just one week, they moved in, conquered Panther Camp, and began their studies, launching a journey that will unlock a degree and change their lives forever. On Aug. 16 and 17, students [...]

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, [...]

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 prepares to hold groundbreaking ceremony for Teaching & Academic Student Support Services Building

Rendering of PVAMU's Teaching & Academic Student Support Services Building PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 25, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University is set to break ground on its newest campus addition—the Teaching & Academic Student Support Services Building—on Friday, March 28. Designed to centralize critical student services, this state-of-the-art facility underscores PVAMU’s commitment [...]

This Week on The Hill: PVAMU Goes to SXSW EDU 2025

AUSTIN (March 7, 2025) - Prairie View A&M University landed at one of the biggest education innovation conferences of the year, SXSW EDU! From March 3-6, hundreds of attendees learned about the University’s latest initiatives and saw how PVAMU is shaping the future of education. Here’s to building, collaborating, and innovating together!

PVAMU Day at the Capitol: Panthers Advocate for Key Legislative Priorities

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 21, 2025) - On Feb. 18, nearly 100 student leaders, alumni, and representatives from several departments exemplified Prairie View A&M University with pride in Austin for PVAMU Day at the Capitol. The event provided a platform for students and alumni to engage directly with state legislators, advocating for [...]

WATCH: Couple of Panthers (The Canadys)

It's a special digital love segment with the Canadys. Watch their love story as part of Prairie View A&M University's Couple of Panthers series.

PHOTOS: Distinguished leader in higher education leads latest installment of PVAMU’s ā€˜Conversations on The Hill’

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 5, 2025) - The latest installment of Prairie View A&M University’s President’s Lecture Series, Conversations on The Hill, featured Dr. Alvin J. Schexnider, a distinguished leader in higher education. Held on February 3 in the Julius W. Becton Auditorium, the event brought together faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of [...]

TWOTH: A Visit with Tayari Jones and Tahir Murray

Prairie View A&M University welcomed its 2024-2025 Writer-in-Residence Tayari Jones to 'The Hill' for an inspiring program that brought together faculty, students and staff. Her session, 'Using Our Creativity to Create the World We Deserve,' gave a captivating glimpse into her journey from budding writer to New York Times bestselling author. On the same exciting [...]