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
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas -- Nathelyne Kennedy was a standout math student growing up in Conroe in the 1950's. She said, "During my high school years, only thing I was thinking about is going to college to be a teacher, because that's what everyone did at that time. I didn't know about engineering."
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (KTRK) -- Dr. Pamela Holland Obiomon remembers watching her older brother studying and solving problems for his college engineering classes when she was a kid. She asked him to teach her how to use the slide rule and program the calculator. Ever since then, she says she knew she wanted to be