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Prairie View A&M University Honors student Makiya Corde Minney was known as “Dr. Kiya” growing up – she always wanted to be a cardiologist. That is, until she learned she has emetophobia – an intense fear of vomiting. Since then, taking early college classes in criminal justice in high school, as well as seeing family [...]

Prairie View A&M University sophomore Kore’Yana Matthews is her own hero. Since she once heard, “You can’t wait on nobody to save you, because nobody is coming,” that has become her motto, mantra, and battle cry.

Prairie View A&M University alumna Dr. Sh-Shanna Ellington ’24, armed with the “can-do” spirit instilled in her at the University, has been promoted to Superintendent of Police in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). It is a milestone moment not just of personal achievement but one of profound responsibility, she said.

Hometown: Raised in San Antonio, Texas Degree: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminalistics Which organization(s) were you a part of at PVAMU? Football Team Criminal Justice Club

Have you ever wondered who shapes the future of juvenile justice? Dr. Sally-Ann Ashton, a visionary research scientist at the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University, is making significant strides in understanding the complex intersections of juvenile delinquency, crime, policing and community.

From the vibrant streets of Kingston, Jamaica, to the distinguished halls of Prairie View A&M University, soon-to-be Dr. Sh-Shanna Ellington’s story is one of resilience, service, and boundless ambition. This week, she becomes the first in her family to earn a PhD, a milestone that represents more than personal achievement—it’s a beacon of hope for those she’s [...]

My name is Akela Woodard-Mardis, and I am a proud alum of Prairie View A&M University. I earned my bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2022, and on December 13, 2024, I will graduate from Prairie View A&M with my master’s degree in juvenile justice.

For Dr. Kareem Jordan, the newly named Dean of the College of Juvenile Justice (COJJ) at Prairie View A&M University, his interest in juvenile justice began as a child fortunate enough to attend a “better” school.

Prairie View A&M University and Texas A&M University announced the awarding of $520,000 to 13 teams of faculty investigators as part of the 2024 Panther Research and Innovation for Scholarly Excellence grant program. Now in its fourth year, this initiative continues to foster collaborative research addressing complex national and global challenges.

Some people take years to find their purpose, the thing that gives them direction and meaning. But others, like William McPhail Jr., are born with a veil, gifted with the vision to see their destiny from day one.