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Opinion| From King to Trump: The Collision of Legacies on MLK Day 2025

Very few Americans (of any demographic) would be able to draw many positive similarities between 2024 President-elect Donald J. Trump and the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Yet, on January 20, 2025, the legacy of the two notable historical figures will be entwined in American history. In August 2024, Trump compared supporters of then-President [...]

The Mercury: MLK celebration to feature PVAMU author of book on civil rights in Pottstown

The 18th annual All-Faith Celebration of the Life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held at The Hill School Center for the Arts, 766 Beech St., on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Pottstown Cluster. The guest speaker will be PVAMU professor Matthew Washington, author of ā€œThe [...]

Not Daunted by Failure but Motivated by Faith: PVAMU Junior Named AT&T Rising Future Maker

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 19, 2024) ā€“ Prairie View A&M University junior Jaquavous Doucette is familiar with failure: college after college rejected his applications, even PVAMU, at first.Now, Doucette has been recognized as a Rising Future Maker for his positive community impact. AT&T has named 25 students from Historically Black Colleges & Universities across the [...]

Remembering PVAMU’s Dr. Eddy Carder

Eddy F. Carder, Ph.D., J.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 18, 2024) - With great sadness, the Prairie View A&M University community shares the passing of Dr. Eddy Carder, a beloved Lecturer in the Division of Social Sciences of the Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences, on December 11, [...]

PVAMUā€™S FALL 2024 GRADUATES INSPIRED BY TWO TRAILBLAZING WOMEN LEADERS AT COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (December 16, 2024) - Prairie View A&M University proudly celebrated its 29th Fall Commencement ceremonies, honoring the achievements of its graduates. The events took place at the William ā€œBillyā€ J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome) and featured two distinguished speakers who are leaders in their respective fields.Ā 

PVAMUā€™S FALL 2024 GRADUATES PREPARE TO BE INSPIRED BY TWO TRAILBLAZING WOMEN LEADERS AT COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (December 13, 2024) - Prairie View A&M University is proud to announce its 29th Fall Commencement ceremonies, set to celebrate the achievements of its graduates. The events will take place at the William ā€œBillyā€ J. Nicks, Sr. The building will feature two distinguished speakers who are leaders in their respective fields.

Remembering PVAMU’s Inaugural Writer-in-Residence, Nikki Giovanni

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 11, 2024) - The literary world has lost a towering figure in the arts.Ā  Nikki Giovanni, Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Activist Nikki Giovanni, one of the most celebrated African American poets and civil rights activists, has died at the age of 81.Ā  Ms. Giovanni, born Yolande Cornelia Giovanni Jr., [...]

PVAMU Alumnus Larry Allen is a shining star in the world of entertainment

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 2, 2024) - The Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm band is fortunate to have alums who have moved on to prominent roles in the entertainment industry. From musicians and singers to dancers and comedians, the Storm has always been FULL of talent. Larry Allen is one of those talented Storm [...]

PVAMU junior biology major excels in cutting-edge medical research

Sultana (l) and Cole (r) PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 22, 2024) ā€“ Anisa Cole, a junior biology major at Prairie View A&M University, is breaking new ground in medical research. Through the Universityā€™s Faculty Research and Innovation for Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Program, she is working alongside Dr. Naznin Sultana, a clinical associate professor, [...]