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The 1985 classic "The Breakfast Club" defied expectations, showcasing a tale of unexpected connections. It follows a disparate group of students who, despite attending the same school, remain strangers until circumstances bring them together. Through an interesting day spent in each other's company, they discover common ground, forging bonds that transcend their differences.

First-Gen Forward: William McPhail Jr. is repurposing sacrifice into triumph

William McPhail Jr. PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 17, 2024) - Some people take years to find their purpose, the thing that gives them direction and meaning. But others, like William McPhail Jr., are born with a veil, gifted with the vision to see their destiny from day one. ā€œI have always been interested [...]

WATCH: TEDxPVAMU ā€˜Living in Colorā€™ debuts on TEDx platform

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 8, 2024) - ā€œTo live in color means to move through moments, challenges, decisions and goals with a childlike presence.ā€ That was the backdrop for Prairie View A&M Universityā€™s fourth TED talk, ā€œLiving in Color,ā€ hosted on Feb. 28. TEDxPVAMU debuted on PVAMUā€™s YouTube channel today, as well as [...]

PVAMU celebrates founders, more than 5,000 students with academic honors

2023 Student Recipients PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 19, 2024) - Prairie View A&M University will celebrate its founding while honoring 5,560 students for their academic efforts at the 2024 Foundersā€™ Day and Honors Recognition Convocation. The Whitlowe R. Green College of Education will host this yearā€™s Convocation on Wednesday, March 20, at 10 [...]

First-Gen Forward: Dina Tekle is closing gaps in medical research, women in STEM

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 18, 2024) ā€“ ā€œPrairie View Produces Productive Peopleā€ is how the adage goes. Dina Tekle, a senior biology student at Prairie View A&M set to graduate this spring, is redefining it: being a woman in medical research and working to close gaps in knowledge in the understanding of diseases and illness. [...]

ā€˜Living in Colorā€™: Fourth TEDxPVAMU event planned this month

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Feb. 8, 2024) ā€“ Prairie View A&M University will host its fourth TEDxPVAMU talk on Feb. 28. Six scheduled speakers will discuss topics related to the theme for the TED talk, Living in Color. The idea behind the theme is to embrace curiosity, boldness and creativity and face challenges with a solution-oriented [...]

PVAMU student Rejoice Adekoya honored as ā€˜Rising Future Makerā€™ by AT&T

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (Jan. 19, 2024) ā€“ AT&T Dream in Black recognizes Prairie View A&M University student Rejoice Adekoya, a junior nursing major, as a recipient of the 2023 Rising Future Makers award, a showcase dedicated to up-and-coming influential leaders in Historically Black Colleges and Universities. ā€œReceiving this award holds profound significance for me, serving [...]

PVAMUā€™s Top 15 Moments of 2023

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 ā€œThe Hill.ā€ Prairie View A&M University achieves the prestigious designation as ā€˜Innovation and Economic Prosperity University.ā€™ The Association of Public [...]

Early Career Unlocked: Your Personal Brand: Going Beyond Reach on Early Career Unlocked

Meet Dr. Quincy Moore III, a Professor in the Biology Department and Director of the Honors Program at Prairie View A&M University and the President of the National Association of African American Honors Program. In this episode, he shares about amplifying your personal brand so that you can stand out as a candidate or employee. [...]