The Next 150: Student leaders carry PVAMU’s legacy forward

As Prairie View A&M University marks 150 years, a new generation of student leaders reflects on the legacy they have inherited and the responsibility of shaping what comes next. Prairie View, Texas  |  August 14, 2026  |  Story by Liz Faublas-Wallace A century and a half ago, eight young Black men

Behind the Canvas: The storyteller behind PVAMU’s Sesquicentennial documentary

Step behind the canvas with Ty Walker '01, the first featured artist and storyteller in our Behind the Canvas series. A filmmaker, director, and creative visionary, Ty is helping bring Prairie View A&M University’s 150-year legacy to life through the Sesquicentennial Documentary, premiering as part of this historic year of celebration. In this episode,

A Legacy in Art: PVAMU unveils commissioned Sesquicentennial masterpiece

Acclaimed alumna, Charis Kelley '01, brings the University's 150-year story to life through a monumental work of art created for future generations. Martha's Vineyard | August 12, 2026 Prairie View A&M University's 150-year story found new expression through art as the University unveiled Rooted in Resilience. Rising in Eminence., its official

From The Hill to the Vineyard: Why Martha’s Vineyard is part of PVAMU’s 150-year story

A sesquicentennial celebration connects Prairie View A&M University’s history of educational opportunity with a place shaped by generations of community, achievement, and legacy. Prairie View, Texas | August 11, 2026 Prairie View A&M University’s presence on Martha’s Vineyard during its Sesquicentennial is more than a stop on an anniversary tour. It links two histories

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PVAMU: 150 Years in the Making, From Six Graduates to More Than 87,000 Alumni

As Summer Commencement launches the University's Sesquicentennial celebration, the ceremony reflects a legacy built by generations of Panthers and the promise of those still to come. Prairie View, Texas | August 6, 2026 The applause lasts only a few moments after names are called and degrees are conferred. Families cheer, cameras flash,

Honoring a Century and a Half of Excellence, PVAMU Unveils Signature Sesquicentennial Choir

Members of PVAMU's choir perform in the 1980s. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (August 3, 2026) - For 150 years, music has given voice to the Prairie View A&M University story through chapel services, commencement ceremonies, concert halls, and athletic traditions. As PVAMU commemorates its historic Sesquicentennial Celebration, that tradition will take center stage

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