Wednesday, March 11, 2018, representatives from the Peace Corps will be on campus from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Juvenile Justice Building Auditorium to discuss the programs they have to offer. In 2017, Prairie View A&M University landed a top spot on the 2017 Peace Corps list of top volunteer-producing Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Ranked No.5 at the time, PVAMU had three serving volunteers in 2017.

Established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad, on behalf of the United States, to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in education, health, economic development, agriculture, environment and youth development.

ā€œHistorically Black Colleges and Universities cultivate a commitment to community-oriented education that inspires their graduates to pursue international service and make an impact abroad with the Peace Corps,ā€ Acting Peace Corps Director Sheila Crowley said. ā€œEach year, a growing number of HBCU alumni join the Peace Corps with important experiences and perspectives that give communities overseas a better understanding of the diversity of the United States.ā€ Since its establishment, more than 225,000 volunteers have served in 140 countries around the globe.