There’s a saying: “Make sure your ceiling is their floor.” For Fatima Perez, a senior finance and accounting major set to graduate this week from Prairie View A&M University, this sentiment perfectly captures her journey. Reflecting on her accomplishments, Perez expresses gratitude for her faith, her family, and the resilience that has carried her through challenges. It hasn’t [...]
Prairie View A&M University senior Wend-Toe Congo’s name, “Nothing is impossible to God” in Mooré, is apt. The wife and mom of two has a bachelor’s in economics management already under her belt, and she’ll add a bachelor’s in accounting when she graduates from PVAMU this week. This, while already planning to pursue her master’s next year [...]
Prairie View A&M University is proud to announce the induction of distinguished alumni Ernest and Floretta Collins ‘66 into the 2024 National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame. This honor celebrates their exceptional contributions to community service, agriculture, education, and youth development, highlighting their dedication to positively impacting the PVAMU community and beyond.
As a Nigerian growing up in Houston, Prairie View A&M University graduate student Eno Oduok didn’t see many opportunities around her for Nigerian creatives. “There was minimal representation and limited opportunities in nontraditional and overlooked professions, such as graphic design, communications, public relations, and culinary. I didn’t see it in person or online,” she said.
Prairie View A&M University is on the cusp of a historic moment as it prepares to celebrate the largest graduating class of doctoral students in the University’s nearly 150-year existence. Sixteen students will walk across the stage at PVAMU’s 113th Summer Commencement on Aug. 10, earning their doctorates. Almost 300 other candidates will receive their bachelor’s and master’s [...]
Arianna Williams is different from your typical college graduate. At just 19 years old, she is set to graduate from Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Management, completing her college education in less than four years. Not only that – she is a first-generation college graduate.
Carterica Clark, a proud native of Shreveport, Louisiana, has carved out an inspiring path for herself as a first-generation college student. All set to receive a bachelor’s degree in business management from Prairie View A&M University, Carterica will soon begin her new career at Cintas, which was recently named Fortune’s 2024 World’s Most Admired Companies.
Marion Gibson wears the title of a first-generation college graduate with honors. Her childhood years growing up in poverty in Houston were her motivation to go to college and break the generational curse. “I was determined to put some respect on my family’s legacy,” she said. In adversity and triumph, Marion knew she was destined [...]
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.
Out of the bustling Houston sprawl, a young man named Hunter James Carl Waldon embarked on a journey that would shape his future and leave an indelible mark on Prairie View A&M University. As he walked these hallowed grounds, little did he know that his path would lead him to become a beacon of leadership [...]
