"Miss Prairie View is the most executive club at Prairie View." – Chelsee B.H. Young, Miss Prairie View A&M University 2009 Chelsee H. Young ’10 ‘15 When I reflect on my time as Miss Prairie View A&M University, I’m reminded not just of the honor of wearing the crown but of the deeper [...]
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Photos by Jordan Guidry, Office for Marketing and Communications Intern PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 18, 2025) – Tayari Jones’ final visit to Prairie View A&M University as the 2024–2025 Writer-in-Residence was more than a farewell—it was, in the words of one faculty leader, “prophetic.” From her first appearance on campus to her final [...]
In addition to teaching U.S. history and digital storytelling, I host a podcast called “D.O.P.E. Conversations.” I do it for one very important reason: to invite theorists and researchers to break down their research in a way that grassroots efforts can use. Sometimes scholars lose focus of the idea that our work is not just [...]
Marsha Barnes wasn’t sure she was in the right place when she walked into Prairie View A&M University’s Meat Science Center, tucked in the back of the HBCU’s 770-acre farm. Two students sat behind a small metal table in a plain entryway, and they pointed to a menu of almost 60 different cuts of beef, goat and pork. [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 14, 2025) – As gardeners across the country dig into spring planting for National Gardening Day (April 14), one Prairie View A&M University scientist is looking beneath the surface — literally — to protect the soil, the food we grow, and the environment at large. Gina M. Chiarella, Ph.D. [...]
The 2025 Tax Deadline is April 15 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 11, 2025) - Tax season can be an overwhelming time, especially for families and individuals with limited access to affordable tax preparation services. Thanks to Prairie View A&M University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, expert help is closer than many may [...]
LaTonya Holman, MSN, MSHA, RN, CCM I had the incredible opportunity to attend the AACN Student Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., a privilege I enjoyed as a Jonas Scholar. The summit was a transformative experience that combined firsthand advocacy with direct engagement with policymakers. During my time in D.C., I actively advocated for [...]
Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl LIX performance Not Like Us took me back to an experience I had when I was a doctoral student. “Professor X, I know I have to have a control group before initiating this research investigation, I can’t just study Black males without using white males as my norming population, right?” Professor X stepped back [...]
As National Gardening Day approaches on April 14, Prairie View A&M University is proud to spotlight its leadership in sustainable gardening and food security through the expansion of its Foodscaping Project. The collaborative initiative is designed to combat food insecurity while beautifying campus landscapes with edible plants.
