These PV Grads have created the next best AI tool to combat global phishing attacks
Prairie View A&M University students have come up with an answer for people sick of the 3.4 billion phishing attempts sent daily.
Graduate student’s software innovation earns national recognition
Jabin Wade II, a Prairie View A&M University graduate student in computer science, is taking the lessons he learned on campus to new heights, reaching all the way into space exploration. Wade received the Innovation of the Month Award at CACI International, a national security company providing technology solutions to NASA, for his groundbreaking work on “Containerized Flight Software [...]
How PVAMU research is helping make Texas roads safer and stronger
Prairie View A&M University is contributing to research that aims to improve the safety, durability, and sustainability of Texas roadways, work that affects millions of drivers across the state. Through two statewide studies in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, PVAMU researchers are helping shape practical solutions for how roads are built, maintained, and [...]
PVAMU receives $1.98M state grant to support Texas semiconductor workforce
Prairie View A&M University is expanding its role in one of Texas’ most critical and fast-growing industries. Governor Greg Abbott has awarded the University a $1.98 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant to support a workforce development initiative that prepares students for high-demand jobs in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The investment strengthens Texas’ talent pipeline while reinforcing the state’s [...]
Graduate student wants to keep digital world safe
Between fixing AC units with his dad and competing in robotics competitions, Kolade Shofoluwe says he has always been fascinated by technology. Shofoluwe, now pursuing a master’s in computer science at Prairie View A&M University, said, “I’ve always chased the next problem to solve. Cybersecurity stood out to me because I understood how important it is to [...]
PVAMU students showcase innovation, Panther spirit in national competition
Five Prairie View A&M University students were among 50 from 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide selected to compete at the seventh annual Moguls in the Making entrepreneurial pitch competition.
Retiring professor honored with prestigious award reflects on legacy
Prairie View A&M University professor Dr. Paul O. Biney is retiring after a distinguished 40-year career dedicated to teaching, mentoring, and advancing mechanical engineering education. Adding to his legacy, Dr. Biney was recently named the recipient of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Outstanding Student Section Advisor Award, recognizing his more than 25 years of [...]
Faculty PROfiles: From Cairo to PVAMU—How Professor Ahmed is Shaping Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders
Prairie View A&M University professor Dr. Ahmed Ahmed still keeps the numerous thank-you emails and letters he receives from former students. One such message from a former graduate student, Kritika Singh, Class of 2022, captures heartfelt gratitude: “You not only made it fun to learn but also made it an exciting class to attend.” Ahmed, [...]
PVAMU student team earns top spot in national autonomous vehicle challenge
The Prairie View A&M University Drone Competition Team has soared to new heights, placing fourth in the 2025 Raytheon Autonomous Vehicle Challenge — a national competition that brought together top engineering students from across the country. The challenge, hosted by Raytheon (a major U.S. defense contractor), asked student teams to build and operate autonomous (self-driving) [...]
Faculty PROfiles: This PVAMU engineering professor is building the future of innovators
As an educator, professor and engineer, Dr. Noushin Ghaffari is all about forward focus. She is a champion of transferring knowledge to the next generation – how can we improve this? What innovation can be harnessed or creativity tapped into?