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.
Welcome future panthers! Register to attend the 2025 Spring Open House.
Dr. Fauci will be joining us via webinar on March 4, 2025, from 12-1p. The event titled: Leading with Vision and Passion: Dr. Anthony Fauci on Global Health and Leadership Development will be in the form of a fireside chat format with interdisciplinary questions being posed by students and faculty across campus. The CON Leadership [...]
Explore the opportunities available for nursing students through UNCF and HBCUs and discover how increasing diversity among nurse scientists can transform health care. Our guests discuss the importance of outreach, mentorship, and community support in nursing education, as well as strategies for building connections with funders. Tune in for insights into how you can get [...]
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 [...]
It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that we announce the passing of Dr. Tangela Woodland-Ballard a beloved alumna of Prairie View A&M University. Dr. Woodland-Ballard was a distinguished graduate who earned all three of her degrees—Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN 2009), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN 2016), and Doctor of Nursing [...]
The College of Nursing Spring Open House will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm in Houston. Attendees will learn about the history and scope of our university and its admissions requirements, financial aid programs, and scholarship opportunities. Before a tour of the facility, attendees will meet the dean, faculty, and students as they share motivational guidance, their nursing experiences, and "life nuggets" for a positive transition to nursing. As future health professionals, students will receive an overview of “Wellness in Houston,” emphasizing that a healthy lifestyle is a daily choice. Information from the Office of Pre-Nursing Advising and Nursing Admissions will guide potential students to successfully apply to Upper Division Clinical Studies in the Texas Medical Center.
In conjunction with the State Fair Classic, coordinated by Dr. Agatha Ampaire, Career Coach from the Center for Careers and Professional Development, nursing, health, public health, and social work students participated in a career tour at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. This tour marks the fourth year of the partnership with the hospital. Prairie View Nursing Alums, other professionals, and hospital executives shared their experiences and career development at the hospital and gave "insider" job search tips.
