As the 2024 hurricane season begins with concerns over projected activity, Tropical Storm Alberto swiftly impacted South Texas and Central Mexico. The storm's early arrival underscores the unpredictability of these weather events. Reflecting on the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which was initially expected to be average, it unexpectedly became the fourth-most active on record, featuring [...]
America has a love-hate relationship with baby carrots. Google them and you'll discover pages of rants about how fake and unnatural they are, down to their suspiciously uniform shape and size. But go to the produce section of any grocery store and you'll see hundreds of bags of them. And good luck going to any [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (June 5, 2024) - Prairie View A&M University student-athlete Myles McHaney IV ’24 recently earned a master’s degree in juvenile justice. As the first Agletics ambassador, the PVAMU alumnus is serious about his faith, fitness, and football. His demeanor, achievements, and future goals made him an obvious choice to represent the new [...]
Leigh Adams '21 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 1, 2024) - Leigh Adams grew up in Houston, Texas, where agriculture and the outdoors were a way of life for her. “When I wasn’t at school, I was in the country tending to the ranch, fishing, baling hay or hunting,” she said. “Doing these activities [...]
The global theme of Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs. Plastics. This theme clearly indicates that we should act quickly to reduce the use of plastic to protect the Earth before it is too late. However, it is not only plastic that is threatening the planet. Several other human-induced activities are negatively impacting the environment [...]
Ivy Walls '16 is planting seeds of change for her community — literally! She opens up about working on her five-acre farm called Ivy Leaf Farms to help provide food for her food-desert community in Texas that had just one grocery store.
It’s safe to say that Paris Williams’ house smells really good. Warm, welcoming and inviting - it reflects her love of bringing people together over food.
The authors of the Fifth U.S. National Climate Assessment (NCA5) PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 22, 2024) – In a groundbreaking revelation, the White House released the Fifth U.S. National Climate Assessment (NCA5), a dynamic exposé designed to enlighten both the public and decision-makers about the evolving landscape of climate change. Dr. Ali Fares, [...]
Dr. Samuel Sampson '92 Dear PVAMU Family, The College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources family sadly announces the passing of our beloved colleague, Dr. Samuel Sampson, Regional Program Specialist with Prairie View A&M University Extension. In addition to being a dedicated team member, he was a proud Panther inducted into the PVAMU [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 8, 2024) — In the ever-evolving landscape of weather and climate science, Prairie View A&M University continues to emerge as a beacon of innovation with a groundbreaking project. Headed by Dr. Ram Ray, a professor in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, the University has secured a substantial $499,599 grant [...]
