Heishma Northern head coach for the Panthers said, a head coach for college football is like a father figure or administrator. Former head coach Henry Frazier accelerated the Panthers to obtain the SWAC title for the first time since 1964. After serving seven years as head coach, Frazier resigned, leaving […]
Month: January 2011
Lady Panthers split 2 on road
The Lady Panthers basketball team split two games on the road at Missisippi Valley State and University of Arkansas- Pine Bluff this past weekend. The Lady Panthers are currently in third place in the SWAC with a 5-2 record in conference play and a 9-9 record overall. They are trailing […]
Panthers’ woes
The Prairie View men’s basketball team faced off against the Mississippi Valley Devils Saturday, Jan. 22. Unfortunately, the Panthers trailed with a 33 point setback, leaving the score 63-96 , PVAMU (2-4) in conference, and the Devils (5-1). Prairie View had a close opportunity to win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, but […]
James gives important insights to students about corporate America
Darrell James of Executive Search Consultants, spoke Tuesday, Nov. 9 about the advantages of working in corporate America, including the great exposure it brings and the financial rewards workers gain. James was guest speaker at a program organized by the Office of Career and Outreach Services. He gave excellent insights […]
Prairie View bowling rounds up 2nd place
The Lady Panthers bowling team began their SWAC West Round-Up competition this past weekend in Baton Rouge, La. The Lady Panthers began the competition with a win against Mississippi 813 pins to 613 pins, then lost three straight matches to Southern University 797 to 840, Alabama A&M 920 to 958, […]
ESPN agrees to deal with HBCU Network
#8220;It’s about time,” are the words from many Historically Black College and University fans across the nation. ESPN has entered into a programming agreement with the HBCU Network. The Network will be solely focused on HBCU colleges and universities. Curtis Symonds, chief executive of this project said, “the network would […]
Prioritizing what counts
TG offered a financial literacy-training module to direct students’ and parents’ focus on the differences between necessities as to desires and preferences. Nancy VanBoskirk, Financial Literacy Consultant for TG came to Prairie View Nov. 23 to educate students at the freshman center about smart financial decisions. During the seminar the […]
Another loss
Prairie View A&M University is grieving the loss of freshman management major Tanika Owens who passed away Monday evening. “Tanika was a talented student and the entire University is saddened to hear of her untimely passing,” said PVAMU President George C. Wright in a statement on the school’s Web site. […]
New face, new attitude
In an effort to solve financial aid problems, Prairie View A&M University has hired Kelvin Michael Francois as executive director for the Office of Financial Aid. With more than $159 million in federal aid and scholarships, Francois, who referred to himself as the “problem solver” of financial aid issues, comes […]
Roughnecks sign former players
Three members of Prairie View’s 2009 SWAC Championship roster will continue their football careers after signing with the West Texas Roughnecks this past December. Defensive end Charles Alston, safety Anthony Beck, and wide receiver Anthony Weeden will start new careers in Midland, Texas with the National Indoor Football League this […]