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Excellence Lives Here Changemakers are bred here.
Pioneers emerge here. For 149 years, Prairie View A&M University has shaped student success through an education that extends beyond the classroom, engaging students in research, academic support and hand's on discovery to help you lead, innovate and define your own success.

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 Discover Your Path Producer of African Americans in Architecture #1 Degrees Designed Around You Here, curiosity meets confidence. Every course, project, and challenge prepares you to do more than succeed; it prepares you to shape the world. Student News Turning Knowledge into Impact Through the PVCares initiative, EVERY undergraduate is paired with a dedicated team to provide consistent support from enrollment through graduation. Professional Academic Advisors 36 18 Financial Counselors 12 Career Coaches guide you from freshman year through graduation. Driven By Discovery. Inspiring Innovation At PVAMU, research is hands-on and collaborative, giving you the chance to work with faculty on ideas that transform communities and industries. Research High Research Activity
Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education R2 Carnegie Tier Guided by Greatness. From world-renowned scholars to industry innovators, our faculty leaders model the excellence they instill, proving that Excellence Lives in the lessons we share.
 Faculty Profiles Producer of African Americans with Bachelor’s Degrees Overall #13 Producer of African Americans in Architecture #1 Alumni in the News Producer of African-Americans in Nursing among Texas Public Universities
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First-Gen Forward First-Gen Forward This series spotlights Panthers who are the first in their families to conquer higher education. It follows their journeys as they forge new paths and shape possibilities for generations to come. Explore more spotlights keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right First-Gen Forward “I knew I needed a community, not just a school. Collaboration and connection have always been a part of how I lead and learn, and Prairie View A&M gave me that space.” Raniyah Edwards Raniyah's storykeyboard_arrow_right “I chose PVAMU because of its strong commitment to academic excellence, a supportive community and comprehensive programs that align with my career goals in public health.” Uche Stanley Chukwuemeka Uche's storykeyboard_arrow_right Faculty PROfiles Faculty PROfiles Explore the stories and impact of the dedicated faculty who shape the academic excellence of Prairie View A&M University. Read more PROfiles keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right Faculty PROfiles "Everyone can learn, albeit differently, so it is my task to figure out how to make information clear enough so students can learn." Dr. Camille Gibson Dr. Gibson's PROfilekeyboard_arrow_right "If I can help just one, then my living will not be in vain." Dr. Torina Lewis Dr. Lewis' PROfilekeyboard_arrow_right PV Grads PV Grads PVAMU’s alumni count stands at over 80,000 Proud and Productive Panthers. PV Grads is just one way the University shows off its outstanding graduating students as they embark on life after college. Meet our PV Grads keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right PV Grads “Being at an HBCU is more than just going to school; it’s being part of a community that celebrates history, culture, and excellence.” Kirsten Clark '25 Clark's storykeyboard_arrow_right “PVAMU helped me achieve my goals by truly investing in me as a student and as a leader… I felt seen, valued, and supported.” Sylvia Sydney Bridges '25 Sylvia's storykeyboard_arrow_right Excellence Lives Here PV Grads Faculty PROfiles First-Gen Forward PV in the News Instagram logo LinkedIn logo X logo Facebook logo YouTube logo Opinions Series Explore more stories from PVAMU