PVAMU President Tomikia P. LeGrande and Congressman Sylvester Turner (D-TX) at the University's 112th Summer Commencement Convocation I, along with the entire Prairie View A&M University community, honor the life of Congressman Sylvester Turner. His passing leaves a profound void in our community and in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough
Ashley Perez PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 14, 2025) - The Prairie View A&M University community is mourning the loss of Ashley Perez, a junior biology major, who passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Ashley, a Richmond, Texas native who grew up in Wallis, was known for her dedication to academics, passion for science,
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 23, 2025) - After a delayed start due to this week’s historic winter storm, Prairie View A&M University’s Spring 2025 semester has officially begun. All campuses opened at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, following a temporary closure prompted by icy road conditions. Spring 2025 Registration Continues Students still have time
Eddy F. Carder, Ph.D., J.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 18, 2024) - With great sadness, the Prairie View A&M University community shares the passing of Dr. Eddy Carder, a beloved Lecturer in the Division of Social Sciences of the Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences, on December 11,
Representative Ron Reynolds (D-TX) PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 28, 2024) – Prairie View A&M University has announced Texas Representative Ron Reynolds (D-Missouri City) as the keynote speaker for its 113th Summer Commencement. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 9 a.m. in the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building, also
The Waller County Hazard Mitigation Plan is being updated. The goal of the Plan Update is to minimize or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from hazards known to affect the area through effective mitigation.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Aashir Nasim, Ph.D. After a national search led by a university search committee and facilitated by the executive search firm Witt Kiefer, I am pleased to inform you that Dr. Aashir Nasim has been named Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Nasim is
Munir Quddus, Ph.D. Dr. Munir Quddus has informed me of his decision to leave the dean's role in the College of Business (COB) and return to the faculty at the end of the fall 2024 semester. During his 23-year tenure as dean, the COB has experienced unprecedented growth and dynamism. From attaining "initial" AACSB
In coordination with Waller County, the Cities' of: Brookshire, Hempstead, Pattison, Prairie View, and Waller, the Town of Pine Island; Independent School Districts (ISD): Katy, Royal, and Waller, Prairie View A&M University, and the following special districts: Waller Harris ESD 200, Brookshire-Katy Drainage District, Brookshire Municipal Water, and San Jacinto River Authority, are updating the
Dorie J. Gilbert, Ph.D. Effective August 31, 2024, Dr. Dorie Gilbert will leave her post as the dean of the Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts & Sciences to return to a full-time faculty role. Dr. Gilbert joined PVAMU in the fall of 2019 as dean of graduate studies and