For some inexplicable reason, a widely circulated belief suggests a conspiracy by never-identified opponents led to Black History Month being held in February. The baseless accusations have shadowed Carter G. Woodson’s Black History Month for decades. According to many conspiracy theorists, anonymous powers that be placed Black History Month in February because it is the [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCstUO-Sdm0 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 19, 2026) – Democracy came alive at Prairie View A&M University during "State of the Hill," when students exemplified leadership and legacy rooted in a democratic spirit. Themed, "Your Voice. Your Hill. Your Legacy," the PVAMU Student Government Association's (SGA) annual address featured an invocation by SGA Chaplain Corey [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 17, 2026) - Prairie View A&M University joins the nation and the global community in mourning the passing of the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., a towering moral voice, a tireless advocate for justice, and a servant-leader whose life’s work helped shape the moral compass of America. Rev. Jackson (l) [...]
Oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits are some of the few fruits we regularly handle more than we eat. We peel them, zest them, slice them, and sometimes drop them straight into drinks—rind and all. That naturally raises questions: What’s that waxy coating? Are there germs on the peel? And does organic citrus make any difference? We consulted food safety [...]
Love bloomed on The Hill. In this special edition of A Couple of Panthers: A Bouquet of Love, we highlight Michael and Kim Washington — proud alumni of Prairie View A&M University whose love story began at Prairie View and continues to flourish today. Michael graduated in 1994 with a degree in Chemical Engineering, and [...]
"Jennifer J. Quinlan, PhD, professor and executive director of the Food Security Research Center at Prairie View A&M University, adds that waxes are primarily about preservation: 'They’re to prevent dehydration—to keep the fruit good as long as possible. They give it a better look, so it’s shiny.'"
At the Vanguard weaves together stories of ingenuity, artistry and resistance — through collections from Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Texas Southern University and Tuskegee University.
Alliere Murphy PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 12, 2026) — Prairie View A&M University senior Alliere Murphy has her sights set on transforming both science and smiles. A biology major and participant in PVAMU’s Faculty-RISE Program, Murphy plans to pursue a dual DDS/Ph.D. degree after graduation. Her long-term goal is to open a private [...]
Chavan Mosley PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 11, 2026) — Prairie View A&M University announces with deep sorrow the passing of Chavan Mosley, a maintenance technician (carpentry) with SSC Services for Education, which provides facilities services to the University. Mr. Mosley devoted nearly three decades of service to the PVAMU community. His dedication was [...]
Trazanna Moreno, APR, CFRE PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 11, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University President Tomikia P. LeGrande, Ed.D., has announced the appointment of Trazanna Moreno as the University’s Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications, effective March 1, 2026. “This newly created, cabinet-level position reflects our commitment to elevating how Prairie [...]