Events
-
-
-
Ursula Brady Dissertation Defense, Monday, August 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am Central Time
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Dr. Yuebing Liu TITLE: WHY THEY STAY: CAREER DEVELOPMENT, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND THE RETENTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION GENERAL STAFF ABSTRACT: Higher education general staff (HEGS) are critical to the operational continuity and institutional success of U.S. colleges and universities, yet their retention remains a persistent challenge. While faculty development has received sustained attention, [...]
-
Alaina Warrior Master’s Thesis Defense, Monday, August 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am Central Time
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Dr. Bridgett Tate (Boxley) TITLE: A DARKER LENS: EXPLORING GRAPHIC MEDIA EXPOSURE, DESENSITIZATION, EMPATHY AND AFFECT ABSTRACT: This study explores the impact of exposure to graphic media exposure on empathy and affect, with a focus on the moderating role of desensitization. Exposure to violent media has raised concerns about its effects on emotional responses [...]
-
-
-
Viviana Salazar Master’s Thesis Defense, Tuesday, August 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am Central Time
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Dr. Harshica Fernando TITLE: SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MIXED GREEN NANO CATALYSTS FOR AMMONIA SYNTHESIS ABSTRACT: Ammonia, (NH3), is a chemical that is most used industrially for uses that sustain millions of people, such as in the agricultural industry in fertilizers or in other potential applications like energy storage and power generation. This [...]
-
Bre’Ayshia Traneece Perry Master’s Thesis Defense, Tuesday, August 4, 2026 @ 11:00 am Central Time
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Dr. Gina Chiarella Mansilla TITLE: EVALUATION OF FOUR IRON OXIDE-OXYHYDROXIDE SORBENTS FOR ARSENIC REMOVAL IN FERTILIZER AND SOIL AMENDMENT SYSTEMSSYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MIXED GREEN NANO CATALYSTS FOR AMMONIA SYNTHESIS ABSTRACT: Arsenic contamination in agricultural fertilizers and soil amendments has become a significant environmental concern due to the persistence, mobility, and toxicity of arsenic [...]
-
Jade Grant Master’s Thesis Defense, Tuesday, August 4, 2026 @ 2:00 pm Central Time
COMMITTEE CHAIR: Dr. Daniel Doe COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR: Dr. Anthony Hill TITLE: A HYBRID PHYSICS-GUIDED AI FRAMEWORK FOR SOURCE-AWARE ANOMALY DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS IN THREE-PHASE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS ABSTRACT: As photovoltaic (PV) systems progressively integrate into modern power architecture, reliable monitoring and fault detection methods are essential to ensure efficient and stable operation. Customary monitoring systems constantly rely [...]
-
-
-
Fall 2026 New Graduate Student Orientation
The Prairie View A&M University Graduate School will host the Fall 2026 New Student Orientation on August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM CST via Zoom. Students will learn about academic expectations, campus resources, university policies, scholarship and funding opportunities, student organizations, and collaboration with faculty and advisors. Zoom Meeting: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/j/96396530360?pwd=lXphYRawSNUlFRoZ864yKbwnIAOf28.1 Meeting ID: 963 9653 0360Passcode: [...]