PVAMU alumna blends Southern hip-hop, Panther pride in 150th anniversary apparel collection

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Oct. 14, 2026) – Bold graphics, diamond lettering and a whole lot of Panther pride. For Prairie View A&M University alumna Jalisa Jasmin-Janai Jones ’13, celebrating the University’s 150th anniversary meant creating something that feels unmistakably “PV.” Jalisa Jasmin-Janai Jones ’13 Through her brand, Historical Celebritee, Jones designed a

PVAMU history book series chronicles 150 years on The Hill

Prairie View, Texas  |  October 12, 2026  |  Story by Whitney Stovall The Hill offers no shortage of homecoming festivities—concerts, parties, and the much-anticipated halftime show from the baddest band in the land, the Marching Storm. Each event culminates in a shared experience between alumni and students that is as much about

Opinion| My students don’t just study history—they preserve and steward it

Every semester, I tell my students something that often gets them excited about my course. This course is not about memorizing dates, places, and names. It is about learning how to synthesize historical events to be able to understand the past, live in the present, and predict the future. I make this distinction because history

Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry to lead next chapter of PVAMU’s Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences

Theodorea Regina Berry, Ed.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 17, 2026) – Prairie View A&M University has appointed Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry as dean of the Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences (BCAS), effective Oct. 1, 2026. Dr. Berry joins Prairie View A&M from Montclair State University, where she

PVAMU awarded nearly $10 million to advance artificial intelligence for national defense

PVAMU Engineering Complex PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 9, 2026) — Artificial intelligence is reshaping how the nation approaches everything from cybersecurity to advanced manufacturing, and Prairie View A&M University is now receiving $9.9 million to help shape that future. The U.S. Department of War, through the U.S. Army Materiel Command, awarded PVAMU

Renowned poet Nikky Finney is PVAMU’s 2026-2027 Writer-in-Residence

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 31, 2026) – Award-winning poet Nikky Finney is Prairie View A&M University’s Toni Morrison Writing Program’s Writer-in-Residence for this academic year. The acclaimed poet and social justice advocate joins PVAMU’s literary community as the University celebrates its sesquicentennial, bringing decades of experience as a writer, educator and mentor to the

Welcome to ‘The Hill’: Class of 2030 takes its place in PVAMU history

After a week of Panther Camp traditions, connections and preparation, PVAMU’s newest students officially join the Panther family during the University’s 150th anniversary year. Prairie View, Texas  |  August 20, 2026 For the Class of 2030, the journey to becoming a

‘Purpose has no expiration date’: PV Grad Renae Johnson fulfills lifelong dream of earning doctorate

Prairie View A&M University has become much more than the place where I earned my doctorate; it has become part of my family's legacy. When my two sons enrolled at PVAMU, they thrived. My oldest son met his fiancée, and my youngest son met his wife. While I was overjoyed for them, I found

PVAMU honors the life and legacy of June Samuel Brailsford ’60

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Marvin D. Brailsford ’59 and June Samuel Brailsford ’60 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Aug. 5, 2026) – Every day, students, faculty and staff enter the Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences carrying the name of a woman whose life reflected the very values she championed:

Rising PVAMU sophomore embarks on global journey after earning prestigious Gilman Scholarship

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (July 24, 2026) – Since 2001, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program, a merit-based award funded by the U.S. Department of State, has made international study more accessible to students. Recipients of the award receive up to $5,000 to cover eligible program costs and related expenses. The highly competitive national

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