The Undergraduate Medical Academy is hosting its second traveling exhibition. The exhibit, “Opening Door,” highlights three separate time periods of African-American academic surgeons. The three time periods of are “Pioneers in Academic Surgery,” “Contemporary Pioneers,” and “New Frontiers in Academic Surgery.” The idea to host these exhibitions originated from […]
Other News
Students talk about sex
Panthers Promoting Healthy Decisions joined with the active Greek life on campus to host an interactive seminar, “Sex with the Greeks,” Wednesday, Sept. 28. The purpose of the seminar was to get students talking about the misconceptions of sex, male/female relationships, and to educate them on safe sex. The […]
Student counseling center takes on mental health
In preparation of its grand opening Friday, the new student counseling center held “A Cry for Understanding,” a mental health seminar on relationships Tuesday. Presented by director of student counseling services, Bernadine Duncan the seminar explained why men and women have trouble understanding each other. The director began her […]
Exchange program gives lifetime opportunity
Prairie View A&M University is working to stress the importance of multiculturalism through the National Student Exchange Program. The purpose of this program is to allow students the opportunity to study at other institutions. “The program allows students to enhance their degree and take courses not offered at the […]
Rose seeks to increase use of health center
The student body’s perception of the Health Center is slightly tainted, but Information Specialist and Project Director of Panthers Promoting Healthy Decisions, Greg Rose hopes to change that perception. Some students fail to utilize the available and convenient services provided by the center’s employees. These students think the center […]
Wedges v. Heels
One morning, I arose in a glorious mood, feeling bold, fierce, and ready to conquer the day in style. So, what better way to overpower the trails of Prairie View A & M than in high-heeled shoes? Ever since we were little, we have witnessed women grace runways […]
Slacks v. Jeans
Fashion is a big deal at PVAMU, but what attire do men on our campus prefer most: slacks or jeans. Some feel that slacks can be worn in casual and formal settings, while others prefer the more relaxed look of jeans instead. However, there is a limit to it. […]
Student nursing association president makes history
For the first time, the Prairie View Student Nursing Association has a Hispanic president, Leanna Correa, sophomore pre-nursing major and former community service officer. According to the program coordinator for pre-nursing and PVSNA advisor Flora Thomas, Correa could possibly hold the position of president for a full year. Thomas […]
Gone Again?
Throughout the course of each semester we record the best of memories, through pictures, highlights, and quotes from fellow Prairie View A & M students, and bring such commemoration together to produce our yearbook. Unfortunately, for this 2011-12 school year, there is no assurance that the Pantherland Yearbook will […]
“1876” makes second appearance
During the spring semester, Sheleah Reed, executive director of communications, developed the idea to create a magazine for Prairie View alumni, titled “1876,” the university’s date of establishment. The magazine, which comes out every March and October, is to help the alumni, faculty and supporters feel connected with the […]