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WATCH: Her Culture, Her Impact Podcast

As part of Women’s History Month 2026, Prairie View A&M University presents the Her Culture; Her Impact Podcast, highlighting the voices, stories, and influence of women who shape our world. Hosted by PVAMU’s Liz Faublas-Wallace and Lorie Proctor, this episode features Dr. Bequita Pegram, professor of History, in a thoughtful conversation on culture, legacy, and [...]

Opinion| The Genius of Jefferson and Woodson

This summer, our Republic will celebrate the Declaration of Independence, one of the most influential documents ever written in human history. While many of the concepts presented may have originated with John Locke, it was Thomas Jefferson’s masterful prose that literally changed the world. The ideas that we all share in the natural rights of [...]

Opinion| Expanding the Narrative: Black Women in History and Culture

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 [...]

Inspiring Faculty: Dr. Quincy C. Moore III

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 [...]

PVAMU professor leads outreach to support sustainable farming in the South

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 9, 2026) — As Women’s History Month celebrates the theme ā€œLeading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,ā€ 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. [...]

Five Years, 23 Gilman Scholars: PVAMU’s Expanding Global Impact

PVAMU Student Amri Williams in Thailand PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 25, 2026) – The March 2026 application cycle for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is now open as Prairie View A&M University continues to build momentum in global learning and student achievement. Over the past five years, 23 PVAMU Panthers have received [...]

Meet Dr. Daniel Black: PVAMU’s 2025–2026 Writer-in-Residence

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 [...]