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PVAMU sophomore selected for Congressional Black Caucus claims her seat

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.

PVAMU sophomore selected for Congressional Black Caucus claims her seat2025-12-03T13:57:22-06:00

PVAMU alumna named Jamaica’s police superintendent, aims to build global model

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.

PVAMU alumna named Jamaica’s police superintendent, aims to build global model2025-12-02T11:43:29-06:00

PV Grads: Treylon Jeremiah Williams

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

PV Grads: Treylon Jeremiah Williams2025-05-22T08:58:05-05:00

Driving Change: The Impact of PVAMU’s TJCPC

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.

Driving Change: The Impact of PVAMU’s TJCPC2025-01-24T09:01:07-06:00

Breaking Cycles, Building Futures: This PV Grad is on a journey to inspire change

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 [...]

Breaking Cycles, Building Futures: This PV Grad is on a journey to inspire change2024-12-12T11:02:38-06:00

PV Grads: Akela Woodard-Mardis

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.

PV Grads: Akela Woodard-Mardis2024-12-12T10:30:13-06:00

Thirteen faculty teams from PVAMU, Texas A&M receive PRISE grants

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.

Thirteen faculty teams from PVAMU, Texas A&M receive PRISE grants2024-09-12T15:38:25-05:00

Opinion| Empowering Women in Law Enforcement

I have been in public service for over 30 years, and female representation in policing has been a topic of conversation since I engaged in the field. As one of the few women in the early and mid-2000s at my agency, I often would have schools, colleges, and various organizations ask me to come and [...]

Opinion| Empowering Women in Law Enforcement2024-03-08T12:57:12-06:00