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From HBCU to Ivy League

Three former Student Government Association leaders are representing the motto, “Prairie View produces productive people” to the fullest. 2009-2010 SGA president Robert Powell is in his second year of graduate studies at Massachusetts Institute Technology. Upon completion of the master’s program, Powell plans to obtain a doctorate or gain […]

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Omokaro, reigning Mr. Prairie View

Due to academic related issues with senior biology major, Joshua Hickey, junior agriculture major, Osadeba Omokaro has as- sumed the responsibility of Mr. Prairie View for the 2011-2012 academic school year. Omokaro said, “Becoming Mr. Prairie View is exciting and it made me realize that God has a plan […]

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Albert resigns as conduct officer

Room 309 in Evans Hall will remain temporarily vacant after Tim Albert re- signed as Student Conduct Officer for the Office of Student Affairs andInstutional Relations during the summer break. Albert’s resignation came after confirmed allegations of his relationship with a student in violation of a zero-tolerance policy that President George C. Wright and […]

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Bradford assumes new position

Corey S. Bradford Jr. comes to Prairie View A&M University as the senior vice president for business affairs. His chief responsibility is to ensure the health and growth of all financial operations at the university. He is also responsible for administrative support services to enhance the instructional, research, and public […]

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Federal grants reduced, eliminated

Director of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Dr. Kelvin Michael Francois informs students that financial aid will be reduced and some federal grants will be eradicated. For the need-based and residential status based Texas grant, the university awarded $30, 646, 000 to 593 students during the fall […]

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PV celebrates Asian Awareness Month

Six Texas Southern University students visited Prairie View A&M University to share the importance and significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.  The Texas Southern students arrived dressed in traditional clothing as a reflection of their country. The Saudi Arabian and Kuwaiti students hosted interactive workshops sharing their cultural beliefs […]

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Cj Miller is CEO of Ball-N-Chain Ent.

Carl Miller is a chemical engineering major at Prairie View, but you would never guess that he is the CEO of his own entertainment label. “Most people are shocked when I tell them that I’m a CEO, because I’m really laid back and reserved, but my love for music […]

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Coming to America

#8220;I want to be a change in this world. I don’t want to be fake or known as a hypocrite. I don’t want to be cool with you because I’m trying to get something from you. I like people for who they are, not for what they can offer […]

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A reflection of elegance

With her unique attire and stage presence, using a tango-styled twirl ensemble as her talent, senior mathematics major Lakesha Clark was crowned as the 42nd Miss Prairie View A&M University on Wednesday.  Competing against nine other contestants, the 21-year-old Dallas native stunned the crowd in the Opal Johnson-Smith auditorium. She […]

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Harris teaches for America

With graduation less than three weeks away, many seniors anxiously contemplate the next step. Some will opt to pursue another degree, and others will join the workforce. For several others, teaching is becoming a strong possibility. Teach for America trains corps members who are dedicated to breaking the cycle […]