Step behind the canvas with Ty Walker '01, the first featured artist and storyteller in our Behind the Canvas series. A filmmaker, director, and creative visionary, Ty is helping bring Prairie View A&M University’s 150-year legacy to life through the Sesquicentennial Documentary, premiering as part of this historic year of celebration. In this episode,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NRSycAD2PA PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 10, 2026) – For Texas State Representative Senfronia Thompson ‘64, Prairie View A&M University was never simply a place where she earned a degree. It was where preparation met possibility. It was where a graduate student who arrived with a narrow plan to earn a Master of Education and
At Prairie View A&M University, excellence is more than a goal; it’s our foundation. From achieving and strengthening Carnegie R2 status while surpassing the R1 research threshold, to driving more than $50 million in annual research expenditures, PVAMU continues to expand its impact across Texas, the nation, and beyond.
A recent PVAMU graduate, Dr. M. K. Crayton '26 is sharing a powerful story of resilience, perseverance and purpose on CW39's HTown Live. Once labeled an “at-risk” student, Dr. Crayton overcame economic hardship and partial vision loss during her doctoral studies to earn her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Counseling.
Jaquavous Doucette, a graduating senior in communications at Prairie View A&M University, shares his journey as Student Regent for The Texas A&M University System and PVAMU’s Student Government Association President. From learning to lead without a title to advocating for students across Texas, he reflects on the experiences that shaped his leadership, the realities
From corporate success to purpose-driven leadership, Dean Aneika Simmons shares her journey of taking risks, embracing growth, and shaping the next generation of business leaders at Prairie View A&M University. Her story is a powerful reminder that excellence, grit, and vision can open doors anywhere.
WASHINGTON, DC (Apr. 29, 2026) - Fifteen Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Prairie View A&M University, today launched the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a national coalition designed to accelerate world-class research, expand institutional capacity, and elevate HBCU leadership in addressing society’s most pressing challenges. The organization will elevate the contributions
Transformation starts at Prairie View A&M University. Meet Raniyah Edwards, a junior political science major with a minor in dance from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the newly crowned Miss Prairie View A&M University 2026–2027. From campus to experiences beyond it, Raniyah is building a path rooted in purpose.
This week on The Hill, Prairie View A&M University brought the community together for impactful conversations centered on leadership, identity, and personal growth. Students and guests were inspired by Stedman Graham’s message on self-leadership and purpose. The President’s Lecture Series also welcomed ESPN commentator Tiffany Greene for an engaging and insightful discussion. Together, these events