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PVAMU Alumnus Phillip Smith goes from ‘Top of the V’ to leading U.S. Army Band

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 16, 2024) - When students sign up for military service, the word “musician” does not usually come to mind. However, every arm of the military enlists musicians who represent the U.S. in various capacities: at events, formal meetings with dignitaries, and many other occasions.  Several former Prairie View A&M University Marching [...]

PVAMU’s nursing programs ranked among best in nation

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 15, 2024) - On the heels of National Nurses Week, Prairie View A&M University’s nursing programs have been named among the top in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report. The MSN Program is No. 5 in Texas and No. 117 in the nation, and the Doctor of Nursing [...]

‘My HBCU education was absolutely good enough to prepare me to compete’: United Airlines VP Phil Griffith to PVAMU’s Spring Class of 2024

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 13, 2024) - Prairie View A&M University held its 142nd Spring Commencement Convocation on May 10-11, 2024. With a turnout exceeding 10,000 attendees, the festivities occurred at the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building, spanning three ceremonies on Friday and Saturday. The event honored graduates from PVAMU’s 11 colleges and schools. [...]

WATCH: PVAMU’s Spring 2024 Commencement Convocation Ceremonies

Prairie View A&M University’s 142nd Spring Commencement Convocation will be held on two days, May 10-11, to accommodate the 918 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students who successfully completed their academic programs.

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PVAMU announces appointments of Provost and SVP for Academic Affairs, SVP for Strategy and Transformation

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Aashir Nasim, Ph.D. After a national search led by a university search committee and facilitated by the executive search firm Witt Kiefer, I am pleased to inform you that Dr. Aashir Nasim has been named Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Nasim is [...]

PV Grad Marion Gibson fortifies family’s legacy as a first-generation graduate

Marion Gibson '24 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas - Marion Gibson wears the title of a first-generation college graduate with honors. Her childhood years growing up in poverty in Houston were her motivation to go to college and break the generational curse. “I was determined to put some respect on my family’s legacy,” she said. [...]

Dr. Munir Quddus Leaving Position as Dean of College of Business

Munir Quddus, Ph.D. Dr. Munir Quddus has informed me of his decision to leave the dean's role in the College of Business (COB) and return to the faculty at the end of the fall 2024 semester. During his 23-year tenure as dean, the COB has experienced unprecedented growth and dynamism. From attaining "initial" AACSB [...]

PV Grad Hunter Waldon’s story is a journey of leadership and triumph

Hunter Waldon '24 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – Out of the bustling Houston sprawl, a young man named Hunter James Carl Waldon embarked on a journey that would shape his future and leave an indelible mark on Prairie View A&M University. As he walked these hallowed grounds, little did he know that his path [...]

PV Grads: Jade Grant

On May 11, 2024, I will proudly walk across the stage, earning my Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, marking the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and unwavering determination. This milestone represents not only the completion of my academic journey but also the beginning of an exciting new chapter in my life. Ever [...]