Billy Davis, a 1991 PVAMU alumnus, has been tapped as Director of Alumni Affairs. In this critical alumni role, Billy is tasked with building relationships with a wide range of alumni; communicating with alumni through a variety of media; and collaborating with colleagues in a range of university offices to create and maintain pathways for [...]
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Expresses Interest in Prairie View A&M University The Cooperative Extension Program in the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences participated with Texas A&M in the “Battle Ground to Breaking Ground” program hosted in Dallas, Texas, May 31, 2018. Attending the event was U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. Mr. Purdue [...]
Preparing for College May Be Easier Than You Think: The Cooperative Extension Program’s 4-H & Youth Development Unit Offers a College Prep Workshop Series for 8th- 12th Graders Oprah Winfrey once remarked, “Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.” Oprah’s quote is not unique. Many people agree education is essential. However, [...]
New CAHS Leadership Coming Soon…Gerard D’Souza The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences (CAHS) new dean and director of land-grant programs, Gerard D’Souza, officially assumes leadership on July 1st. The employees and students readily anticipate Gerard to help lead the College to its next stage of growth. Gerard brings an astounding amount of experience from [...]
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Doris Jackson, D.H.A. and Verna "Kathy" Shipp for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023. The board oversees the practice of professional nursing, examination of students, and standards of professional conduct for license holders.
PVAMU's Paul Johnson Leading the Way in Agricultural Technology The 21st century has introduced incredible technological advancements. The evolution of technology makes real-time communication across the globe no longer a possibility but a reality. Enterprises throughout all industries, including agriculture, communicate virtually to buy and sell goods, analyze profits, and measure productivity. Even so, [...]
For over 20 years the Dancin' in the Street...Motown & More Revue entertained Houston residents during Memorial Day Weekend, with Motown ballads that have resonated the stereos of households throughout the world. This year is no different. Night two of the “Thrill on the Hill” took place May 24 - 27 2018, as nearly 40,000 [...]
The Office of Research, Innovation and Sponsored Programs (ORISP) and the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) collaborated to present the first Principal Investigator (PI) Boot Camp. Laurette Foster of CTE and Karen B. Cotton of ORISP planned the PI Bootcamp, which was three power-packed days of information on successful grantsmanship and exploring various ways of [...]