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PVAMU receives $1.98M state grant to support Texas semiconductor workforce

PVAMU Engineering Complex PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 19, 2025) - Prairie View A&M University is expanding its role in one of Texas’ most critical and fast-growing industries. Governor Greg Abbott has awarded the University a $1.98 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant to support a workforce development initiative that prepares students for high-demand [...]

Texas Border Business: $1.98M Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant Awarded to Prairie View A&M University

“Texas is investing in the workforce of tomorrow today,” said Governor Abbott. “Prairie View A&M University, the second-oldest public higher education institution in Texas, has built an unparalleled reputation for empowering scholars."

Support PVAMU before the year ends!

CYE26 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 17, 2025) - As the clock counts down to December 31, Prairie View A&M University invites alumni, friends, and supporters to make a meaningful Calendar Year-End gift. This year, we are placing a special focus on supporting our nine dynamic colleges and schools, ensuring they have the resources [...]

2026-01-05T09:48:37-06:00December 17, 2025|HBCU News, News, Philanthropy|

PVAMU professor named American Physical Society Fellow

Orion Ciftja, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 16, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University’s Dr. Orion Ciftja has been elected Fellow of the American Physical Society, nominated by the Forum on Diversity and Inclusion. Dr. Ciftja is a physics professor and interim associate dean of Research for Sciences and Mathematics in the Marvin [...]

Face 2 Face Africa: Alum teaches over 3000 kids cosmetic chemistry to make STEM ‘like home for every learner’

Kristen Wells-Collins, a graduate of Prairie View A&M University, is working hard to interest and guide young girls into the world of chemistry, especially the growing area of cosmetic chemistry.

2025-12-15T13:35:17-06:00December 15, 2025|Africa, Panthers Caught Caring, PV in the News|