The world has seen record-high reports of data breaches and identity fraud in recent years, further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the increasing threats in the U.S. and worldwide, Prairie View A&M University has launched an interdisciplinary cybersecurity minor that is open to all majors.
The viral video of the murder of George Floyd by police officers compelled millions of protestors to the streets during the summer of 2020. For some, the disturbing incident shocked them into action; for others, it was another reminder of the racial bias and inequities that often lead to over-policing and the use of excessive [...]
Zian Richmond’s interest in the legal field sparked in high school. The Fort Worth native and graduating senior even took law classes as a high school student, cementing her decision to pursue a career as a lawyer.
The Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University announced that as part of its Annual Royce West Forum and Lecture Series, it would host “The State of Violence in Our Communities and What is Necessary to Reduce It,” a virtual panel discussion with law enforcement leaders. The session will take place on March 23 [...]
The Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University announced today it would host “The Experiences of Black Officers and the Tragedy of Tyre Nichols,” a virtual discussion featuring leaders in law enforcement. Panelists include LT. Daryl L. Henderson of the Houston Police Department; Robert Stewart, retired Deputy Chief with the Tallahassee Police [...]
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana Degree: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice What made you choose PVAMU? My former high school teacher (Cedric McLaughlin) and former career counselor contributed to my interest in Prairie View. They were alumni, and we often took field trips to the university twice every year. I made sure I attended every [...]
When I was young, all the kids at my school were in extracurricular activities like sports, dance or music. I was always interested in partaking in these activities, but being a shy kid had its drawbacks. That was until my parents called me asking if I would like to join a recreational soccer team for [...]
Prairie View A&M University’s College of Juvenile Justice became the institution to beat at the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice Annual Conference in Austin, Texas. PVAMU’s team went up against several teams from other universities and colleges. This was PVAMU’s first time competing in the conference.
Six students from Prairie View A&M University's College of Juvenile Justice and College of Business were a part of an invited HBCU delegation at the International Association of Emergency Managers Annual Conference in Savannah, Georgia, on Nov. 14 and 15. The students were accompanied by COJJ Interim Dean Camille Gibson, Ph.D., who directs a 12-credit [...]
On Oct. 19, the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University will host a screening of “Notes from the Field,” a dramatization of an award-winning play by Anna Deavere Smith that depicts the school-to-prison pipeline. A moderated discussion with Smith and members of the University community will follow the screening.
