Photo by Jordan Guidry, Office for Marketing and Communications Intern PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 24, 2025) – Growing up in Cypress, Texas, science never came easy to Dr. Merlyn X. Pulikkathara, a double graduate (’01 ‘04) and assistant professor in Prairie View A&M University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics. While pursuing her BS [...]
Memphis has long had legendary women pushing the city forward. Among those is Maxine Smith, who taught at Prairie View A&M University and Florida A&M University before teaching at LeMoyne College in Memphis. Her fire for justice was ignited when in 1957 she was denied admission to graduate school at Memphis State University because she [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 21, 2025) – For Ann Johnson '91, art has always been more than just a creative outlet—it’s a way of life. A longtime art professor at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), Johnson describes art as “freedom.” “There is a freedom—a freedom of expression—and a power for others to view and think [...]
For Nikki Handy, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) wasn’t just a stop along the way—it was the launchpad for everything she has built today.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 13, 2025) – Six-thousand and fourteen: That’s how many students achieved academic excellence at Prairie View A&M University in the fall and spring semesters of 2024. Now, the University is set to celebrate them at this year’s Founders’ Day and Honors Recognition Convocation. The event on March 19, hosted by the [...]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Prairie View A&M University honors four extraordinary women whose dedication to education has not only transformed “The Hill” but has also inspired countless generations of students. Each of these women has spent decades breaking barriers, leading with excellence, and shaping the future of their fields. From mathematics and architecture [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 6, 2025) – March marks Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the contributions of women who have shaped history and continue to inspire change. The 2025 national theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” highlights the role of education, leadership, and mentorship in driving progress for all. Prairie [...]
I have been in public service for over 30 years, and female representation in policing has been a topic of conversation since I engaged in the field. As one of the few women in the early and mid-2000s at my agency, I often would have schools, colleges, and various organizations ask me to come and [...]
As far back as my memory goes, Black women have told some of the best stories. Whether kitchen table gossip, beauty shop talk, or classic literature, Black women have mastered the art of weaving cultural commentary between their exclamations of “bless your heart” and “I know that’s right.” Black women’s dialogue has even served as [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 31, 2022) – Historically, engineering has been a male-dominated industry. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, but they represent a mere 27% of STEM workers. The data shows that computer and engineering occupations make up most STEM jobs in the U.S. at [...]
