PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 6, 2024) - National Read a Book Day, observed annually on Sept. 6, encourages individuals to engage with literature and recognize the cognitive and emotional benefits of reading. Studies show that reading enhances memory, reduces stress and promotes mental stimulation. It's also a good opportunity to just slow down, pick up [...]
A student holds a book National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting libraries' vital role in our communities. From April 7 to April 13, many libraries nationwide opened their doors to celebrate the power of literacy, learning, and the joy of reading. On the campus of Prairie View A&M University, the John [...]
Dr. Tyrone Tanner has served as Interim Dean of Graduate Studies since June of 2021, in addition to his role as Executive Director at the Northwest Houston Center (NWHC). Over the last year, he has supported the University in its strategy to reach R2 (Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity) status, supported increased graduate student [...]
HOUSTON (February 23, 2022) - For Kamala V. Williams, Ph.D., the path to improved literacies begins with a global perspective. Kamala V. Williams, Ph.D. Williams, the manager of Prairie View A&M University’s Northwest Houston Center, has collaborated with Petra A. Robinson, Ph.D., and Maja Stojanović (an associate professor and doctoral student at Louisiana [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (August 12, 2021) - Less than a year after its formal launch, the Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) Healthy Houston Initiative (HHI) has unveiled its new mobile kitchen unit that will soon travel around the Houston area serving various communities. The mobile kitchen made its debut during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the [...]
Librarians have a responsibility to be advocates of social justice, promoting equity, diversity, intellectual freedom, and access to information. Librarians advocate for the right to read, but they should also recognize their role as advocates for global causes. As proponents of equity and democratic values, librarians have worked to protect the right of individuals to [...]
Prairie View A&M University Agriculture and Business Multipurpose Building PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas - Business executives seeking to bolster their analytical and research skills, better leverage big data, or pivot into a career in academia without leaving their day jobs will soon have the opportunity, thanks to a new doctoral program offered at the [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas - Public school systems across the country face the challenge of mounting a sustainable educational space amid school closings and remote learning programs fueled by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) educational leader is offering a path of success for Texas state education officials during the crisis. [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (November 10, 2020) - The John B. Coleman Library at Prairie View A&M University’s (PVAMU) Northwest Houston Center (NWHC) is the first library in the nation to pilot new virtual American Sign Language (ASL) technology. In partnership with SignAll Technologies, Inc., and currently in the testing phase, the project aims to improve [...]
HOUSTON (September 23, 2020) – Social justice and political unrest across the nation are two realities that many may consider as difficult topics for people to talk about without fear. But for a small business, understanding diversity and inclusivity have become a necessary consideration to survive. Tyrone Tanner, Ed.D. “What's happening is [social [...]
