More than Land: Cultivating the Future
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.
PVAMU launches Master of Science in Nutrition Program to tackle global health challenges
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
HLSR: You Goat This! Celebrity Dairy Goat Milking Contest
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
Trailblazing Women of PVAMU: Educating, Inspiring, and Shaping Generations
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
KHOU’s Great Day Houston: Fort Bend County Libraries to Host Financial Literacy Series for Teens
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.
PVAMU’s new Foodscaping venture targets importance of agriculture in daily living
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
Two at PVAMU honored for ‘significant contributions’ to their fields, state of Texas
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
PVAMU researcher among top global scholars in engineering, environmental science
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
Research at PVAMU Changes the World
Astronaut Neil Armstrong once said, “Research is creating new knowledge.” Astronomer Carl Sagan stated, “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” At Prairie View A&M University, there are nearly two dozen locations where the limits of knowledge and innovation are being pushed through cutting-edge research.
Thirteen faculty teams from PVAMU, Texas A&M receive PRISE grants
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Sept. 6, 2024) - Prairie View A&M University and Texas A&M University announced the awarding of $520,000 to 13 teams of faculty investigators as part of the 2024 Panther Research and Innovation for Scholarly Excellence grant program. Now in its fourth year, this initiative continues to foster collaborative research addressing complex national