June is African American Music Appreciation Month. The occasion was created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 and celebrates the African American musical influences that define an essential part of our nation’s treasured cultural heritage.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (May 16, 2024) - When students sign up for military service, the word “musician” does not usually come to mind. However, every arm of the military enlists musicians who represent the U.S. in various capacities: at events, formal meetings with dignitaries, and many other occasions. Several former Prairie View A&M University Marching [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 18, 2024) – Houston is home to nearly 100 consulates, the third-highest concentration of consular offices in the U.S. These diplomatic missions, smaller than embassies, primarily focus on assisting citizens of their home countries in the host country, promoting trade and tourism, and providing visa services. As with an embassy, when [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 8, 2024) - “To live in color means to move through moments, challenges, decisions and goals with a childlike presence.” That was the backdrop for Prairie View A&M University’s fourth TED talk, “Living in Color,” hosted on Feb. 28. TEDxPVAMU debuted on PVAMU’s YouTube channel today, as well as [...]
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, [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 13, 2024) – Prairie View A&M University has received the prestigious 2024 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The University is the first HBCU to receive the honor. NAFSA is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. The organization serves [...]
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 [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 22, 2023) - 2023 was a remarkable year for Prairie View A&M University! Here are some of the most significant achievements captured during the past 365 days right here on “The Hill.” Prairie View A&M University achieves the prestigious designation as ‘Innovation and Economic Prosperity University.’ The Association of Public [...]
Nakiayah Patterson '23 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 20, 2023) — In the dynamic realm of business academia, excellence shines through the collaborative efforts of individuals like Nakiayah Patterson '23, a dedicated and recent Master of Business Administration graduate of the College of Business at Prairie View A&M University. Before graduating from PVAMU this [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Dec. 14, 2023) – In the honorable echoes of “The Hill,” a legendary chapter has drawn to a close as Julius W. Becton, Jr., a revered Army lieutenant general and distinguished national leader, passed away at the age of 97. Lt. Gen. Becton lived by the rule, “Leadership and ethics are inseparable.” [...]
