Marsha Barnes wasn’t sure she was in the right place when she walked into Prairie View A&M University’s Meat Science Center, tucked in the back of the HBCU’s 770-acre farm. Two students sat behind a small metal table in a plain entryway, and they pointed to a menu of almost 60 different cuts of beef, goat and pork. [...]
As National Gardening Day approaches on April 14, Prairie View A&M University is proud to spotlight its leadership in sustainable gardening and food security through the expansion of its Foodscaping Project. The collaborative initiative is designed to combat food insecurity while beautifying campus landscapes with edible plants.
The Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Farm and Ranch at Prairie View A&M University isn’t just a farm—it’s a powerhouse of innovation, education, and sustainability.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 7, 2025) – Prairie View A&M University’s College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR) has introduced a new Master of Science in Nutrition (MS NUTR) Program designed to prepare the next generation of nutrition leaders. Launched this semester, the program equips students with advanced knowledge in nutritional science and public [...]
Each year the Sheep and Goat committee hosts a Celebrity Dairy Goat Milking Contest, where well-known Houston celebrities compete against each other to see who can collect the most goat milk in one minute. The dairy goats used in the contest are provided through a partnership with Prairie View A&M University and their livestock show [...]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Prairie View A&M University honors four extraordinary women whose dedication to education has not only transformed “The Hill” but has also inspired countless generations of students. Each of these women has spent decades breaking barriers, leading with excellence, and shaping the future of their fields. From mathematics and architecture [...]
PVAMU's Cooperative Extension members Roosevelt Weeks and Janelle Johnson share resources to help your teens stay ahead, build strong financial habits, and avoid future money problems.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 3, 2025) - Food insecurity remains a pressing issue, with reports revealing that 1 in 5 families in the greater Houston area struggle to access sufficient food. This challenge extends to college campuses nationwide, where 40% of students regularly face difficulties in obtaining healthy, nutritious meals, according to the World Health [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 27, 2024) – Two members of Prairie View A&M University have been honored by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. Ali Fares, Ph.D. The board, which designated 18 faculty members and 13 professionals within the A&M System as Regents Professors and Regents Fellows for their exemplary performance [...]
Ali Fares, Ph.D. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Nov. 20, 2024) - Dr. Ali Fares, an endowed professor of water security at Prairie View A&M University, is ranked among the top global scholars in engineering and environmental science, according to ScholarGPS, an analytics site that tracks and ranks researchers and institutions worldwide. Based on ScholarGPS [...]
