In the News
The Legacy and Impact of Prairie View A&M University: A Conversation with Dr. Melanye Price and Marco Robinson
KPRC 2
February 26, 2025
Opinion| Beyond the MLK Holiday: Reflections on Community Engagement, Social Responsibility, and PVAMU’s Legacy
PVAMU
January 17, 2025
Violence Against Asians and Asian Americans
Ruth J. Simmons (Statement)
March 18, 2021
Prairie View A&M President Dr. Ruth Simmons talks about new initiative for equality
KHOU 11
March 1, 2021
Equity First – A Conversation with Dr. Ruth Simmons (Racial Justice and Equity Series)
Lumina Foundation
February 2, 2021
Lumina Foundation announces first grants from $15M Racial Justice and Equity Fund
Indianapolis Star
January 13, 2021
I learned early how to survive racism.
Now we all need to learn how to fight it.
The Washington Post
November 23, 2020
Prairie View A&M’s new center for race and justice aims to empower and prepare students to make a difference
The Dallas Morning News
November 13, 2020
Ruth J. Simmons Center For Race And Justice Approved By The Texas A&M University System
yahoo!finance
November 13, 2020
Prairie View A&M gets approval for Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice
Houston Chronicle
November 12, 2020
Center for Race and Justice proposed
To be named after PVAMU President
KPRC 2
June 20, 2020
H-E-B chairman donates $1M to Prairie View A&M
Houston Chronicle
June 12, 2020
A Day of Reflection and Campus Vigil
Ruth J. Simmons (Statement)
June 5, 2020
In the Wake of George Floyd’s Death, Prairie View A&M and Oberlin to Start Racial Justice Initiatives
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
June 4, 2020
Prairie View A&M Plans New Center For Race And Justice Following George Floyd’s Death
Houston Public Media
June 3, 2020
Prairie View A&M to launch a race and justice center in wake of George Floyd death
Houston Chronicle
June 2, 2020
President Simmons’ Message to the PVAMU Community Regarding the Death of George Floyd
Ruth J. Simmons (Statement)
June 1, 2020
Interim President’s Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Virginia over the Past Weekend
Ruth J. Simmons (Statement)
August 14, 2017