#8220;Some students or a lot of students when they graduate do have debt, including student loans or credit card debt,” said Glenda Jones, director of career services. Jones said some of the challenges students face after graduation stem from the economy. “Hiring is not what it was in the past […]
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Franklin uses background to motivate students
Kirk Franklin, a world-renowned gospel artist, spoke at the Students Participating in Transcendent Knowledge seminar Sept. 10 and used his life experiences and success to encourage students at Prairie View. Hundreds of students eagerly formed a line in front of the Opal Johnson Auditorium in the Memorial Student Center hours […]
Students speak out on possible strike against Syria
After the recent discovery of chemical weapons being used in Syria, President Barack Obama, Congress and American citizens have debated what role Americans should play in the Syrian crisis: whether to strike or turn a blind eye on the issue. In Syria there is currently a civil war in which […]
Taylor takes a final bow
After 12 years as dance coordinator at Prairie View A&M University Danyale Taylor is stepping down. “I’m leaving because I’m getting married and moving to Missouri. While that makes me happy, I’m very sad to be stepping down. It’s very bittersweet because I love my job and I will miss […]
Omegas hope to bring campus unity through service
Prairie View’s Rho Theta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. is making sincere steps to ensure the Prairie View student body grows as a community. Marked as the second day of Que Week, Jonathan L. Miller, spring 2012 initiate headed the Omegas’ first of many Brother-to-Brother seminars. “We want […]
Mr. Prairie View hosts seminar for gentlemen
Mr. Prairie View 2012-2013 Timothy Bryant hosted the “What Is The PVAMU Man?” April 22. “This was setup so we can understand how to respect each other, how to tell the truth, and how to be consistent with integrity in everything you do,” Bryant said. Bryant wanted the audience to […]
Students learn how to articulate blackness
Terri Pantuso, professor of History of the English Language and students recently attended the “Speaking While Black or Brown: Language and Race” symposium at the University of Texas at San Antonio. The students in the audience are studying Dr. H. Samy Alim and Dr. Geneva Smitherman’s book titled “Articulate While […]
Prairie View welcomes the Deep South
The prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the black community is undeniable. Access to preventative and virus managing care in rural southern states disproportionately protects many in the black community. Lisa Biagotti brought the “Deep South” to Prairie View A&M University to express why HIV/AIDS awareness is important to preventing and living […]
Boston Marathon has bomb finish
Prairie View A&M University students, faculty and staff have used the tragic bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon in Boston, Mass. as motivation to be prepared during similar threatening situations. Sheleah Reed, executive director of communications, sent a notice Monday evening encouraging students to be aware of […]
Miss Prairie View pageant reaches 44th year
The 44th Annual Miss Prairie View A&M University scholarship pageant was a night filled with beauty, talent, and class. The theme for the pageant was “Tales of the Taj Mahal.” The pageant contestants were Breanna Green, Morgan Roe, Chelsea Chore, and Meghan Guidry. The pageant began with a performance from […]