Prairie View Mayor David Allen recently proclaimed August 22, 2020, “Diva’s Diamonds Day” in honor of Pastor Sonja Elise Freeman ’91, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) alumna, vocalist, teacher, mentor, and entrepreneur. The recognition highlights Freeman’s ten years of broadcasting “Diva’s Diamonds by Queen Diva” on BlogTalkRadio.com, where she shares words to inspire, empower, and [...]
For as long as she can remember, Jayla Jones has wanted to be a writer. This week, she becomes one of six journalism and communications students from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the country to participate in the Rhoden Fellowship — a one-year sports journalism internship with ESPN’s The Undefeated that identifies and trains aspiring [...]
Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), the international honor and service organization for financial and business information students, is returning to Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) this fall. PVAMU’s Nu Psi chapter of BAP has been inactive over the last few years due to member turnover and an incomplete full executive board to monitor the recruitment process. [...]
It’s one of the most prestigious programs of its kind in the country – the annual Harvard Business School Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP). It’s a one-week educational session designed for college seniors. The Ivy League institution created the program to help underrepresented students learn more about the school’s master of business administration (MBA) [...]
As Tiffany Nguyen sits in her office at Steward Health Care, the nation’s largest physician-owned and led private health care network, she knows her work is more important now than ever during the pandemic. As the chief of staff, her role includes working on program management and strategic initiatives alongside Dr. Michael Callum, executive vice [...]
As a first-generation college student, Sheleyia Ceasar set out to find a supportive university that she connected with. After visiting Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) for the first time, she knew it was the right place for her. “I always felt like everyone at PVAMU wants you to be successful and will push you to [...]
Gwendolyn McAfee chose to attend Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) because of the profound impact it has made on her family. “Prairie View is very special to my family — my father, grandmother, two aunts, and several cousins are all panthers,” she said. “I really wanted to continue my family legacy and become an alum.” [...]
Charles Schwab Foundation (Schwab) has donated $250,000 to support scholarships for students in the College of Business at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU). The donation marks the largest single non-endowment scholarship gift in the college’s 44-year history. “We are delighted to receive this gift from Charles Schwab,” said Munir Quddus, dean of the College of Business and professor of [...]
This summer, one Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) student will experience a day in the life of an employee at one of the world’s largest chemical producers. After changing most of her summer plans due to COVID-19, Jane Olear, a senior marketing major with a minor in supply chain management, was thrilled to learn she [...]
Two Prairie View A&M University students have secured top places in the national HBCU Stock Market Challenge. Victoria Baldwin, a sophomore majoring in finance, won first place and a $2,000 prize, and Jonathon Lee, an MBA student, won third place and a $1,000 prize.
