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Alvin Odom: Investing in Community

Alvin Odom's mantra is "begin with the end in mind," and graduating with a Master's in Community Development from PVAMU represents an exciting step towards the end he's had in mind this whole time: stronger, more resilient communities. After receiving his BS in Business Administration from Florida A&M University, Odom was recruited by Charles Schwab [...]

Alvin Odom: Investing in Community2020-05-19T10:02:25-05:00

CODE Newsletter September 2019

It’s a great time to be on ‘The Hill’! PVAMU’s community development program is the only interdisciplinary graduate program in the state of Texas, and that’s something we should be proud of. Our diverse and talented faculty continue to enhance teaching, apply theory through service and are engaged in research to help us remain an [...]

CODE Newsletter September 20192019-12-15T15:04:42-06:00

The SOA Career Panel: A Night With Some Of Our Notable Alumni

On April 9th, 2019, The School of Architecture presented the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMAS) Career Panel. The organization’s mission is to bridge the gap between students and professionals. With the panel, students got a better understanding of the professional field and an introduction to the proficient world that they will be facing after graduation. The [...]

The SOA Career Panel: A Night With Some Of Our Notable Alumni2019-04-22T18:39:09-05:00

Community Development graduate featured on KPRC Newsmakers

“Tiffany Taylor Hicks was featured on KPRC’s Newsmakers to discuss the Capital One Small Business Program on March 18, 2019. She placed 3rd in the program as a graduate student in 2017. She currently serves as an Ambassador of the program and received her master’s in community development in 2018.” Video Link

Community Development graduate featured on KPRC Newsmakers2019-12-15T15:04:42-06:00

SOA Grad Shines in the Construction Industry

Prairie View A&M University alumna Vanessa Campos (Vanessa Melendez) was recently featured on her company’s social media page for ‘Women in Construction Week.’ “I started working at Hensel Phelps shortly after I graduated in 2016,” said Campos. “I love my job! I can honestly say, even if it is mostly men that I work with, [...]

SOA Grad Shines in the Construction Industry2019-12-15T15:04:43-06:00

Alumnus Flourishes Post-Graduation

Draylon Leassear is only a few months into his post-PVAMU life, but the Construction Science graduate is already making headlines at his new company. “Upon completing my probationary period with AECOM at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, the vice president of our Houston office featured me on the front page in our company’s newsletter as [...]

Alumnus Flourishes Post-Graduation2019-12-15T15:04:44-06:00