Prairie View A&M University senior Willie Harrison Burnett III is the first in his family to attend a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and to go into healthcare. And he joined a very select group of Black male nurses nationwide when he graduated this May.
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.
Prairie View A&M University senior Mayah Weekly’s faith and passion converged to point her to a nursing path. Now, Weekly is set to graduate this week with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She came to PVAMU with the College of Nursing in mind, though, with an associate’s degree from Austin Community College, she was still [...]
In my family, education is foundational. Howard University, University of the District of Columbia, South Carolina State University, Alabama A&M University, North Carolina Central University, and now Prairie View A&M University: HBCUs have always been at the forefront of how we pursue further education. From a young age, my parents have always instilled in me [...]
Astronaut Neil Armstrong once said, “Research is creating new knowledge.” Astronomer Carl Sagan stated, “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” At Prairie View A&M University, there are nearly two dozen locations where the limits of knowledge and innovation are being pushed through cutting-edge research.
As the new academic year begins, Prairie View A&M University is excited to welcome the Class of 2028. Among the incoming 2,000-plus students are five exceptional individuals who bring a wealth of talent, ambition, and dedication to our campus. Their diverse backgrounds and aspirations reflect the spirit of innovation and service that defines our University [...]
I am currently a third-semester Nursing student at the Prairie View A&M College of Nursing, and I was selected to be a Summer 2024 intern for the PV STEP Program. This internship is the Summer Training Enrichment Program designed to advance students’ careers and provide insight into specific work environments. My experience in this program [...]
Jonas Nursing, a leading advocate for doctoral nursing education in the U.S., in partnership with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), has proudly named LaTonya Holman, RN, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student at Prairie View A&M University’s College of Nursing, as a Jonas Scholar for the 2024-2026 cohort. This prestigious program aims to enhance healthcare [...]
Two leaders in nursing from Prairie View A&M University are making history by being inducted into the first class of 176 Fellows selected for the newly established Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing. Dr. Allyssa Harris, RN, PhD, WHNP-BC, dean and professor in the College of Nursing at PVAMU, and Dr. Bettye Davis Lewis ’59, president of the Alumni [...]
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 Practice Program is No. 8 statewide and No. 139 nationally.