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This PVAMU faculty member is raising a generation of global citizens

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 14, 2026) – Global engagement starts with perspective, says Dr. Tammy L. Holmes, a Faculty-in-Residence in Prairie View A&M University’s Department of Languages and Communication. Tammy L. Holmes, EdD A global citizen herself, Dr. Holmes defines global engagement as connection, communication, and consciousness – ā€œthe belief that we are [...]

PVAMU senior examines role of AI in today’s classrooms

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 13, 2026) — As artificial intelligence continues to reshape classrooms and learning environments, Prairie View A&M University senior Trenton Jeffers is helping to answer one key question: how can students and educators use it effectively? Trenton Jeffers A mathematics major driven by curiosity, Jeffers is researching the role of [...]

Twinning on ā€˜The Hill’: Sisters chart unique paths at PVAMU

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 10, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University students Kailynn and Brooke Weaver have been twinning on The Hill, often surprising those who meet them. Whether it’s classmates doing double takes or professors mixing up their names, the sisters have grown used to the confusion. If they had a dollar for every [...]

These PVAMU student-athletes are taking their impact global

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Apr. 6, 2026) - In recognition of National Student-Athlete Day, Prairie View A&M University set out to highlight student-athletes who embody excellence both in competition and in the classroom. When we put out the call for stellar, well-rounded student-athletes, we knew it would not take long to receive a reply. After all, [...]

PVAMU’s Circle of Changemakers: From generosity to student impact

Circle of Changemakers celebrates the full circle of impact, from the donors who give, to the students who receive, to the ways those students are changing the world. Featured at the 2026 Presidential Scholarship Gala, this video shows how scholarships create a ripple effect, fueling leadership, research, and growth across Prairie View A&M University, one [...]

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 [...]