Now that the centennial anniversary of Black History Month has given way to Women’s History Month, an important question arises: where do we place the contributions of Black women? For many, the answer has not always been clear. The difficulty of answering this question points to an ongoing challenge in how we frame and discuss [...]
What does it mean to lead with purpose in higher education? Dr. Quincy C. Moore III, Dean of the Honors College at Prairie View A&M University, is doing just that: guiding high-achieving students through research, leadership, and transformative learning experiences. As part of our Inspiring Faculty series, get to know the vision behind the Honors [...]
Women's History Month Highlights At PVAMU
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 9, 2026) — As Women’s History Month celebrates the theme “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” Prairie View A&M University researcher Dr. Therese Pennell is helping farmers across the South adopt more sustainable agricultural practices. Therese Pennell, PhD Dr. Pennell, an associate professor in the Marvin D. [...]
Political experts say strong emotions surrounding key issues often motivate voters to participate in elections. “Turnout is always driven by enthusiasm and the belief that my vote counts and my vote matters,” said Billy Monroe, Ph.D., of Prairie View A&M University.
"A Prairie View A&M University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology who recently earned her MBA from Lamar University, Herring said the station gave her a platform to grow professionally while serving the community."
Dr. Daniel Black joins Prairie View A&M University as the 2025–2026 Writer-in-Residence, bringing his powerful voice, literary excellence, and cultural insight to inspire the next generation of writers and leaders. In this feature, Dr. Black reflects on the power of storytelling, the responsibility of the writer, and the importance of preserving truth, culture, and identity [...]
For some inexplicable reason, a widely circulated belief suggests a conspiracy by never-identified opponents led to Black History Month being held in February. The baseless accusations have shadowed Carter G. Woodson’s Black History Month for decades. According to many conspiracy theorists, anonymous powers that be placed Black History Month in February because it is the [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCstUO-Sdm0 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 19, 2026) – Democracy came alive at Prairie View A&M University during "State of the Hill," when students exemplified leadership and legacy rooted in a democratic spirit. Themed, "Your Voice. Your Hill. Your Legacy," the PVAMU Student Government Association's (SGA) annual address featured an invocation by SGA Chaplain Corey [...]
Love bloomed on The Hill. In this special edition of A Couple of Panthers: A Bouquet of Love, we highlight Michael and Kim Washington — proud alumni of Prairie View A&M University whose love story began at Prairie View and continues to flourish today. Michael graduated in 1994 with a degree in Chemical Engineering, and [...]