There’s a saying: “Make sure your ceiling is their floor.” For Fatima Perez, a senior finance and accounting major set to graduate this week from Prairie View A&M University, this sentiment perfectly captures her journey. Reflecting on her accomplishments, Perez expresses gratitude for her faith, her family, and the resilience that has carried her through [...]
Prairie View A&M University senior Mayah Weekly’s faith and passion converged to point her to a nursing path. Now, Weekly is set to graduate this week with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She came to PVAMU with the College of Nursing in mind, though, with an associate's degree from Austin Community College, she was [...]
Miguel angel Pecho Kinson Miguel angel Pecho Kinson Hometown: Malabo, Equatorial Guinea Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems Are you a first-generation college student? If so, what does that mean to you? Yes, I am a first-generation college student. This achievement holds immense significance for me and my family. It [...]
Christina Hastings ‘17 In a field with a severe underrepresentation of Black women, Christina Hastings ‘17 is not your typical engineer. While Prairie View A&M University has garnered a reputation as a leading producer of African American engineers, with the success of programs like the five-year BS/MS tract, the field remains largely dominated [...]
In my family, education is foundational. Howard University, University of the District of Columbia, South Carolina State University, Alabama A&M University, North Carolina Central University, and now Prairie View A&M University: HBCUs have always been at the forefront of how we pursue further education. From a young age, my parents have always instilled in me [...]
Prairie View A&M University senior Wend-Toe Congo’s name, “Nothing is impossible to God” in Mooré, is apt. The wife and mom of two has a bachelor’s in economics management already under her belt, and she’ll add a bachelor’s in accounting when she graduates from PVAMU this week. This, while already planning to pursue her master’s [...]
From the vibrant streets of Kingston, Jamaica, to the distinguished halls of Prairie View A&M University, soon-to-be Dr. Sh-Shanna Ellington’s story is one of resilience, service, and boundless ambition. This week, she becomes the first in her family to earn a PhD, a milestone that represents more than personal achievement—it’s a beacon of hope for [...]
Photo credit: @Bailey.Photography_ My name is Akela Woodard-Mardis, and I am a proud alum of Prairie View A&M University. I earned my bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2022, and on December 13, 2024, I will graduate from Prairie View A&M with my master’s degree in juvenile justice. My journey has not been [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas - Prairie View A&M University is on the cusp of a historic moment as it prepares to celebrate the largest graduating class of doctoral students in the University’s nearly 150-year existence. Sixteen students will walk across the stage at PVAMU’s 113th Summer Commencement on Aug. 10, earning their doctorates. Almost 300 other [...]
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas - Arianna Williams is different from your typical college graduate. At just 19 years old, she is set to graduate from Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Management, completing her college education in less than four years. Not only that – she is a first-generation college [...]
