PVAMU senior honors Juneteenth with winning logo design
As Juneteenth Houston celebrates historic African American culture around Houston, Prairie View A&M University senior Amaya Moss has a special connection.
Final Chapter of a Sisterhood Legacy: Last of Four Sisters Graduate from PVAMU
All four Holland sisters have attended Prairie View A&M University, and when Charity R. Holland ’23 graduated in May alongside her younger sister Mageste’, their unique legacy became a lasting part of campus history.
World-Renowned Architect Sir David Adjaye visits PVAMU for inspiring lecture
The School of Architecture at Prairie View A&M University proudly welcomed Sir David Adjaye OM OBE for a distinguished guest lecture earlier this month. The auditorium of the school’s building was filled with students, faculty, and guests eager to engage with one of the most influential figures in contemporary architecture.
Trailblazing Women of PVAMU: Educating, Inspiring, and Shaping Generations
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Prairie View A&M University honors four extraordinary women whose dedication to education has not only transformed “The Hill” but has also inspired countless generations of students. Each of these women has spent decades breaking barriers, leading with excellence, and shaping the future of their fields. From mathematics and architecture [...]
Introducing PVAMU’s AI+HPB Lab: Creating a More Sustainable Built Environment
In an era where sustainability is a growing priority, the Artificial Intelligence for High-Performance Buildings (AI+HPB) Lab at Prairie View A&M University is leading the charge in transforming how buildings are designed, constructed, and operated. Founded with a mission to integrate artificial intelligence into architecture and urban planning, the lab is dedicated to creating smarter, [...]
New research to help build equitable, sustainable future in Gulf Coast region
According to Census records, over 16 million people live in the Gulf of Mexico region, which includes counties in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and western Florida. At the same time, this area is home to multifaceted and complex challenges typically widely triggered by natural disasters.Enter the Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of [...]
SoA grad plans to use architecture degree to shape a better world
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 [...]
SoA student, staff member to serve on Houston Mayor’s 2020-2021 Student Leadership Alliance
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 [...]
City of Prairie View teams up with PVAMU faculty, staff, students to paint “Black Lives Matter” on University Drive
University Drive, or Sandra Bland Parkway, is the latest thoroughfare in the U.S. to feature the mural “Black Lives Matter” on its pavement. Students, faculty, and staff from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) began work on the mural earlier this week, wrapping up just in time for Juneteenth. The project, a collaboration with the City [...]
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 [...]