My doctoral journey was never just about earning a degree—it was about learning how to keep going, even when life felt overwhelming. I started my dissertation writing at the same time I became a mother. And no one really prepares you for that kind of balance. While writing, I felt guilty for not being fully present with my baby. [...]
Raised in Prairie View, Texas, I have always held a distinctive pride in being a Prairie View A&M graduate. My most significant life lessons were shaped by the sense of community and purpose that was instilled in me as a student here.
My journey to becoming a doctor has been a marathon of resilience. I balanced my roles as an educator, a leader, and a mother while pushing the boundaries of my own potential. This path was never just about a title; it was about proving what is possible for students labeled “at-risk,” like myself. [...]
There are moments that don’t feel real until years later, when you’re standing in your purpose and realize someone once spoke it over you before you believed it yourself. On March 26, 2026, a group of soon-to-be educators from the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education at Prairie View A&M University experienced one of those defining moments. [...]
Prairie View A&M University is preparing educators to support Texas’ youngest learners. The initiative focuses on training teachers to serve infants and young children with high-intensity needs.
My PhD journey was anything but traditional. I began this chapter at the age of 60, after being out of school for 35 years. When I earned my master’s degree in 1986, computers were not yet a part of everyday academic life. I vividly remember submitting punch cards in the computer lab to process data [...]
My journey to earning a Doctor of Philosophy at Prairie View A&M University is a testimony of faith, resilience, and purpose. I was literally born and raised in public housing in Marianna, Arkansas, the sixth of nine children. My mother, Rosie Lee Sanders, a woman of extraordinary courage, returned to school after a divorce, earning [...]
Homecoming at Prairie View A&M University is more than a time of celebration; it’s a cherished Panther tradition that unites alumni, students, faculty, and staff in shared pride, legacy, and purpose. This year, that spirit of unity and giving was once again amplified through the Homecoming Giving Challenge, an annual university-wide fundraising initiative that transforms Panther [...]
The EDU Ledger (Oct. 30, 2025) – Amid the excitement of homecoming festivities at Prairie View A&M University, Dr. RoSusan D. Bartee delivered news that would ripple far beyond the weekend’s celebrations: the launch of a transformative student support fund designed to eliminate financial barriers for future educators.
Dear PVAMU Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. RoSusan D. Bartee as the new Dean of the Whitlowe R. Green College of Education at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), effective August 11, 2025.
