As Yolanda Lockhart-Gross looks back on her educational journey, she recounts the many turns this road has taken her. She's been a part of the Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) staff for more than 15 years, shepherding, guiding, and serving students through the Office of Student Affairs. Now, she is about to graduate with a [...]
When architectural landmarks are damaged, 3D technology can help in restoration efforts. The Prairie View A&M University School of Architecture (SOA) Community Urban Rural Enhancement Service (CURES) Center has one of the most advanced 3D laser scanning technology systems available. A team from the center recently won an international design competition for their poster and presentation explaining the system.
Earlier this month, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) alumni swept the 2020 election races in the City of Prairie View, which, of course, is home to “The Hill.” The former PVAMU students received the most amount of votes for the city’s four open positions.
The outdoor patio at the Brazos Valley African American Art Museum in Bryan, Texas, is about to get new African Adinkra-inspired seats and tables designed by a team of students and faculty from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU)’s School of Architecture. Assistant Professor of Art Practice Ann Johnson is spearheading the Sankofa Furniture Project in collaboration with the [...]
Architecture students at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) delivered smart design concepts for a community garden in Independence Heights to keep it flourishing for years to come. As part of Jessica Ward’s studio class, “Living Lab for Climate Justice,” the students met with community members to understand future needs for the garden. They used their [...]
As the Morrill Act of 1890 arrives at its 130th anniversary this year, a program hosted by Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and the University of Kentucky (UK) has received $15,000 from Purdue University to pilot a new agricultural leadership symposium. Putting Culture back in AgriCulture: An Innovative Symposium and Student Leadership Program aims to foster cultural awareness [...]
Each year, major cities in the U.S. become increasingly expensive to live in for a number of reasons – market changes, inflation, and the cost of property maintenance, to name a few. Unfortunately, researchers say this overall trend does not favor minority residents. According to the Center for American Progress, “significant disparities still exist between [...]
Armony dos Santos Panighello is an Angolan and Italian student who came to the U.S. to further her education and build a better life. “I came to the U.S. not knowing how to speak a word of English, mainly intending to go to college. It was not easy; however, today, I have an Associate degree in [...]
One Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) alumna and staff member-turned-graduate-student will soon be making a difference for the next generation of Houston leaders. Yolanda Gross '98, the program coordinator for PVAMU’s Office of Parent and Family Programs, has been selected to serve as an advisor to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner as part of the Mayor’s [...]
Tracey L. Moore, Digital Media Arts Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor in the School of Architecture (SOA) at Prairie View A&M University, was recently nominated to serve as an inaugural Harris County African-American History and Culture Advisory member representing Precinct 3. Her confirmation took place on March 10, during Harris County Commissioners Court.
