PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (January 29, 2020) - When Samir Abood came to Prairie View A&M University as a Ph.D. student, his plans did not include collaborating on a textbook. But having taught electrical engineering at various universities in Iraq, his knowledge and research skills allowed him to work with two PVAMU professors who have a [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (January 28, 2020) – On Tuesday, Prairie View A&M University held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting for its Panther Collaboration and Innovation Commons (Panther C.I.C.). “Panther C.I.C. [C.I.C. is pronounced like ‘kick’] was created to inspire students sitting in the present, thinking about their futures, while being motivated by the past,” said [...]
Tek Prasad Gotame, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (January 27, 2020) - Climate change. Food insecurity. Global hunger. These are three topics that will be on the mind of Tek Prasad Gotame, Ph.D., a Fulbright Visiting Scholar from Nepal when he arrives at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) on Jan. 29. Not only will [...]
Crystal Mason PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (January 24, 2020) – Crystal Mason, of suburban Fort Worth, is headed to Prairie View A&M University on Jan. 27. She will share her story with political science classes and be the focus of an evening symposium on voter suppression. “Just letting them know how important it is [...]
HOUSTON (January 24, 2020) - Homeless Individuals are a vulnerable population and are sometimes considered invisible. However, they are not invisible. They can be seen and counted. They are at risk for health disparities including mental health issues. There were so many obvious needs. One was just basic hygiene. Nurses can advocate for housing because [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (January 21, 2020) - After a one-year hiatus, the Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase is back in Atlanta, Georgia, and the Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm is one of eight finalists to perform. This year’s performance will be the Storm’s ninth appearance in the Battle. “I was surprised,” [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (January 18, 2020) - “…all life is interrelated…somehow we’re caught in an inescapable network of mutuality tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly.” This month, we celebrate the 91st birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He said the above words in 1962 at [...]
Dr. Clarence Talley Sr. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (January 17, 2020) - When he was in the third grade, Dr. Clarence Talley Sr., professor and director of Prairie View A&M University’s (PVAMU) art program under the School of Architecture, was captivated by a friend’s drawings. He wanted to learn how to do it himself [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (January 16, 2020) - Over the past few days, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have had a back-and-forth about whether he told her, in a private conversation in 2018, a woman couldn’t get elected president. She says he did. He vehemently denies it. There is a real chance they could both be right.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (January 14, 2020) - Wiston Ocoro takes on many roles as a student at Prairie View A&M University. He’s a campus leader, mentor to incoming first-year students, aspiring fashion model, and a tutor to elementary school students. The 21-year-old junior education major also has his sights set on becoming a teacher. “My [...]