Prairie View A&M University beats out Our Lady of the Lake University to win the cash prize at the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice’s Quiz Bowl. This was PVAMU’s first time winning the event since it was established. The victory stood out since it was the only HBCU competing this […]
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Honors students travels to South Korea
Seven students landed on the foreign grounds of South Korea on Oct. 20 and stayed for a week. Jonathan Amos, Halle Garrus, Demario Lowe, Ashlynn Bridges, Kourtney Lardge, Tara Branscomb and Nadia Grier, explored the major cities, mainly Seoul and Incheon. These students were able to receive this great opportunity […]
University College gives students direction
was Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Prairie View A&M University’s Memorial Student Center for undergraduate and high school students to acquire information about the university’s variety of majors and support services. Similar to the fairs in the past, the 11th Annual Majors’ Fair had booths for […]
Prairie View undergoes curriculum changes
For the incoming freshmen of 2014, the core curriculum will be changed, adding more courses to align with core objectives that the university and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board see fit. According to the Prairie View A&M University’s website, the core curriculum refers to the curriculum in the liberal arts, […]
Homecoming will continue
Prairie View A&M University’s student homecoming events will not change. Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Miron P. Billingsley asked students two weeks ago to take responsibility for their actions and used the proposal of having no homecoming to serve as a warning of how every irresponsible action could be […]
Virtual tour added to Prairie View website
In mid-September the office of recruitment premiered Prairie View A&M University’s virtual tour. This great use of technology gives individuals an opportunity to preview Prairie View’s historical landmarks and stay up to date with the latest additions. Paige, the virtual tour guide, starts by welcoming viewers to PVAMU, and gives […]
Homecoming concert almost does not happen
Prairie View A&M University’s 2012 Homecoming ended on a high note with a concert that almost did not happen. With an hour and a half separating double headliners Melanie Fiona and 2Chainz, DJ Wall worked to keep the William “Billy” J. Nicks Babydome packed while the audience anxiously waited for […]
No official decision on future homecoming events has been made
Orok Orok, assistant director of student engagement, has commented on the recent proposition to end homecoming taken by associate vice president Dr. Miron P. Billingsley “I think as the associate vice president, Billingsley has the position to look at the grander picture. His job is to make sure students are […]
School of Architecture celebrates Brown’s retirement
The Prairie View A&M School of Architecture honored Dr. Marshall V. Brown at the 9th Annual Scholarship Banquet hosted by Mr. and Miss Architecture 2012-2013 Oswald Nixon and Courtney Abney, Oct. 18. The celebration was a time to pay homage to a friend, professor, mentor and colleague. Special guests included […]
Past SGA President returns to “The Hill”
Covering a span of 12 years the Student Government Association Past President’s Forum brought home the last nine SGA presidents, on Oct. 19. From Alene Riley Devereaux, SGA President 1999-2000, to Jarren Small, SGA President 2011-2012, Prairie View’s student body presidents of nearly a decade discussed their terms and fielded […]