It is advised that students have a plan for life after graduation to determine if the career chosen will provide opportunities for advancement in the job market. According to an article on CNN’s website, “Young adults drop out of the job market,” there has been a major decline in the […]
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Houston Press gives first best actress award to PV alumna
Despite having to overcome the “starving artist” syndrome, former Charles Gilpin Player and Prairie View A&M University alumna, Florence Garvey was recently selected by the Houston Press as the “Houston Best Actress.” This is the first time the Houston Press has given this award and Garvey is very humbled by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.” […]
Charles Gilpin Players continue historic legacy
The red curtains in the auditorium of the Memorial Student Center close and the sound of the “oompa loompa song” from the movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory fill the room. The audience is left with laughter, informative tips, and pure entertainment from the Freshman Orientation Show. “It was funny. […]
Students visit annual open house
The Office of Student Engagement held an open house on the second floor of the Memorial Student Center last Thursday for all registered student organizations. Beginning at 6 pm the open house showcased several fraternities, sororities, national societies, clubs, interest groups, service organizations and associations promoting membership into their organization […]
Landfill problems lingering
The Highway 6 Landfill causes a potential threat to Prairie View A&M University’s image as well as the city’s, according to Mayor Frank Jackson. Mayor Jackson said, “The idea of a landfill comes with a lot of negative weight.” PVAMU plays a huge role in the city’s economy. The association […]