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Study Abroad Trip: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

2023-12-04T17:07:31-06:00

Prairie View A&M Students in Ecuador during a study abroad trip. L-R College of  Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources students Trinity Bluford, Jada Ennis, Kerrah Oliver, Tenaya Pitts-Upshaw, Jaren Van Buren, Godlove Fonzweng, Ph.D.,  Ram Ray, Ph.D. Sidnye Antoine,  and Saniya Young. Studying abroad is a wonderful learning opportunity during a university ...

Study Abroad Trip: Galapagos Islands, Ecuador2023-12-04T17:07:31-06:00

NRES Graduate Program Prepares Students to Address Future Challenges

2023-12-04T17:02:57-06:00

In addition to a new name, fall 2023 marked the start of a new Master of Science (M.S.) program in Prairie View A&M University’s (PVAMU) College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR). The Natural Resources and Environmental Science (NRES) graduate program fits very well with the tripartite mission of the college of academics, ...

NRES Graduate Program Prepares Students to Address Future Challenges2023-12-04T17:02:57-06:00

FCH Agents Deliver Heritage Based Nutrition Education Programs at NUEL Conference

2023-09-25T12:35:22-05:00

On August 8-10, 2023, the southern region's National Urban Extension Leaders Conference (NUEL) got off to a rousing start as Prairie View A&M University's Cooperative Extension Program's (CEP) Family and Community Health (FCH) team, Marvin Young (Dallas County), Te'Anna Donaldson (Harris County), and Terri Wesley (Dallas County) welcomed more than 40 Extension professionals from ...

FCH Agents Deliver Heritage Based Nutrition Education Programs at NUEL Conference2023-09-25T12:35:22-05:00

Aruna Weerasooriya, Ph.D. – Author. Leader. Teacher.

2023-09-25T17:46:30-05:00

All the roads Aruna Weerasooriya, Ph.D., took on his career path led him to Prairie View A&M University College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. A lifelong researcher, his desire to find new species and life in areas barely uncovered by others has inspired his unique and thoughtful approach to teaching and guiding young ...

Aruna Weerasooriya, Ph.D. – Author. Leader. Teacher.2023-09-25T17:46:30-05:00

CAFNR New Student Research Program

2023-09-11T15:49:16-05:00

With the new name of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR), the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center (CARC) envisions a newly rooted student research engagement plan echoing Prairie View A&M University’s (PVAMU) President Tomikia P. LeGrande’s plan to provide three mentors for each student. The student research program is aligned with NSF ...

CAFNR New Student Research Program2023-09-11T15:49:16-05:00

PVAMU Students “Spilligate” in the Bahamas

2023-09-21T10:59:45-05:00

Studying abroad is a wonderful learning opportunity during a university student's academic experience. It’s why Prairie View A&M University’s (PVAMU) College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) and the College of Business (COB) collaborated to offer their students a unique global experience in the Bahamas to “spilligate” (a Bahamian catchphrase meaning “having a good ...

PVAMU Students “Spilligate” in the Bahamas2023-09-21T10:59:45-05:00

CAHS Receives the Ag Match

2023-08-23T14:29:14-05:00

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas - College of Agriculture and Human Sciences has successfully lobbied for the state of Texas to match the amount of funding CAHS receives from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The agriculture match will help the college continue its projected growth, meeting the needs of its students, its underserved clientele, ...

CAHS Receives the Ag Match2023-08-23T14:29:14-05:00

Alfred N. Poindexter’s legacy lives on in CAHS

2023-08-21T14:32:40-05:00

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas - Renowned veterinarian and professor emeritus Alfred N. Poindexter, DVM, has provided decades worth of knowledge, expertise, and educational care to scores of students during his time in the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University, teaching the fundamentals of animal physiology and anatomy, diseases, and sanitation, ...

Alfred N. Poindexter’s legacy lives on in CAHS2023-08-21T14:32:40-05:00

CAHS Student Selected As 2023 Farm Credit Scholar

2023-09-21T11:11:59-05:00

Congratulations to College of Agriculture and Human Sciences senior Cherise Davis, who is one of the 25 scholarship recipients of the 2023 Farm Credit VIP Scholars. Cherise Davis Farm Credit, whose mission is to support rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services, provided each recipient with $1,000.00 towards their ...

CAHS Student Selected As 2023 Farm Credit Scholar2023-09-21T11:11:59-05:00

Waller County Celebrates its 150th Birthday

2023-05-22T14:12:12-05:00

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – Waller County, Texas, has been around for 150 years, and the entire county recently devoted two weeks to celebrating its sesquicentennial. Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been a part of this region for 147 years, and the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences (CAHS) was happy to host a farmer’s ...

Waller County Celebrates its 150th Birthday2023-05-22T14:12:12-05:00