PVAMU alumna named Jamaica’s police superintendent, aims to build global model
Sh-Shanna Ellington '24, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 2, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University alumna Dr. Sh-Shanna Ellington '24, armed with the “can-do” spirit instilled in her at the University, has been promoted to Superintendent of Police in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). It is a milestone moment not just of personal [...]
PV Grad Patt Williams: A Journey of Rediscovery, Resilience, and Representation at 60
My PhD journey was anything but traditional. I began this chapter at the age of 60, after being out of school for 35 years. When I earned my master’s degree in 1986, computers were not yet a part of everyday academic life. I vividly remember submitting punch cards in the computer lab to process data [...]
PV Grad Angela T. Sanders: My Journey to the Ph.D.
Angela T. Sanders My journey to earning a Doctor of Philosophy at Prairie View A&M University is a testimony of faith, resilience, and purpose. I was literally born and raised in public housing in Marianna, Arkansas, the sixth of nine children. My mother, Rosie Lee Sanders, a woman of extraordinary courage, returned to [...]
Whitlowe R. Green College of Education shines in PVAMU’s 2025 Homecoming Giving Challenge
Pictured: (l-r) Jeff Shaw, vice president for University Advancement; Whitlowe R. Green College of Education Dean Dr. RoSusan D. Bartee; Lorie Proctor ‘04, director of the Annual Fund PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (November 2025) — Homecoming at Prairie View A&M University is more than a time of celebration; it’s a cherished Panther tradition that [...]
PV Grad Terri Taylor: Here’s Why I’m Committed to Transforming Maternal Health
Growing up in Houston, Texas, I always knew I wanted to work in the healthcare field. I once imagined becoming a doctor, but as I entered college, my vision shifted toward nursing, a change that felt natural. During my nursing coursework, one class in particular—Obstetrics and Pediatrics, ignited a passion I did not yet know [...]
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PVAMU professor, program leader receive Regents Professor, Fellow Awards GalleryPVAMU professor, program leader receive Regents Professor, Fellow Awards
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PVAMU professor, program leader receive Regents Professor, Fellow Awards
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 25, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University is represented among this year’s Texas A&M University System honorees, with one faculty member and one extension professional selected for prestigious regents-level distinctions. Aliakbar Montazer Haghighi, Ph.D. The Texas A&M University System’s Board of Regents approved the designation of 17 faculty members [...]
Houston Chronicle: PVAMU to host first national showcase of Black women’s soccer players
The first national showcase for Black women's soccer players is set to kick off this weekend at Prairie View A&M University. More than 20 evaluators will be in town to look at 28 players at the Allstate Next Wave National Showcase.
PVAMU Student CEOs: Turning Big Ideas into Bold Startups
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 20, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University senior Jayla Stanford, already the successful business owner of TreatsDippedByJay, is not alone in her success. Instagram: treatsdippedbyjay Finance major Alexander Hernandez has been developing a consulting initiative. He is still working on finalizing relevant trademarks and registration but is already managing [...]