e oldest traditions that many schools can hang their hats on. Before schools like Duke or the University of North Carolina were known for their medical programs or law schools, they were known for being heated rivals at any sport they competed in against one another. Rivalries such as these […]
Month: September 2012
Madison encourages students to share
In a compelling speech yesterday at the auditorium of the Juvenile Justice building, Dr. Soyini Madison challenged students to look beyond themselves by using critical and radical performances to advocate causes that gives voice to the voiceless. Dr. Jennifer Erdely introduced Madison as the woman who “practices what she preaches.” […]
President Wright recalls first year on the hill
In its long and diverse history, PVAMU has had seven university presidents, a position held previously only by principals, until Dr. E. B. Evans, the eighth principal, became the first president on Dec. 3, 1948. Dr. George C. Wright, the current president, is on his way to becoming one of […]
Prairie View responds to campus hazing
Last week President George C. Wright of Prairie View A&M University issued a memorandum announcing the suspension of the percussion section of the university’s The Marching Storm band as a result of findings during a hazing investigation. According to the PVAMU Student Handbook, the university defines hazing as “prohibited acts […]
Students charged to maintain university image
#8220;Our Image Your Responsibility” was an event held by the Panther Ambassadors on Sept. 13 to discuss the need for leadership in Prairie View A&M University’s image. Student Conduct Associate Donnie Howard opened with a narrative by visiting a popular social media site, YouTube. He suggested everyone take the time […]
Tour De Pink returns for the 8th year
Prairie View A&M University hosted the 8th annual Tour de Pink, Pink Ribbon Project on Sept. 16. Early Sunday morning, thousands of cyclists gathered at the university in support of breast cancer awareness and education outreach initiatives. The Pink Ribbon Project also helps patients attain proper screening in the Greater […]
SWAC tournament still a possibility
The Prairie View football team has started the season slow, but hope is not lost for postseason play. With losses to conference opponents Texas Southern University and Alabama A&M, the Panthers have dug themselves a hole in terms of conference seeding. But, they are not alone, as all the teams […]
Blue Print for new recreation center
Prairie View students will gain access to a 82,000 square foot recreational facility between the William J. Nicks Field House and the LeRoy Moore Gymnasium by January 2015. Ground breaking is set for June 2013. Students gathered to discuss an overview of the $24 million project with the existing recreation […]
New ID cards not fully functional
The Prairie View A&M Plus Card/Debit MasterCard was first introduced to the student body in spring 2012, and now that fall 2012 has begun students are using their old identification cards along with their new PV Plus cards. Students who attended summer school in 2012 received their Higher One […]
Annual giving campaign focuses on the students
While working to gain money from outside sources during the capital campaign five years ago, Prairie View recognized the needed for more support for it’s constituents support. The capital campaign raised more than $32 million over five years. “When we go outside of Prairie View and ask for money from […]