Prairie View A&M University

08/31/2026

Google Cloud executive Jim Anderson named PVAMU’s Presidential Executive-in-Residence: https://www.pvamu.edu/blog/google-cloud-executive-jim-anderson-named-pvamus-presidential-executive-in-residence/

08/31/2026

A celebrated voice in American poetry is joining The Hill. ✍🏾📚

Award-winning poet Nikky Finney has been named Prairie View A&M University’s 2026-2027 Toni Morrison Writer-in-Residence.

The 2011 National Book Award winner will bring decades of experience as a writer, educator and mentor to PVAMU students as the University celebrates its 150th anniversary.

Finney’s residency continues the legacy of the Toni Morrison Writing Program and its commitment to inspiring the next generation of writers, poets, storytellers and narrators.

Read the full story: https://www.pvamu.edu/blog/renowned-poet-nikky-finney-is-pvamus-2026-2027-writer-in-residence/

08/31/2026

08/26/2026

The next chapter of Prairie View A&M University’s story is already taking shape.

As the Class of 2030 begins its journey on The Hill during PVAMU’s 150th anniversary year, three Holland-Gaines Scholars are reflecting on what it means to join a university with a legacy that began 150 years ago.

For Mikayla Turner, Parker Lollar and Ethan Ofori, the scholarship is more than an honor. It’s an opportunity - and a responsibility - to make their own mark on PVAMU.

Meet three members of the Class of 2030 and hear how they hope to shape the next chapter of the Panther story. 💜💛

🔗Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4ioRNEj

08/26/2026

Prairie View A&M University is giving students a new way to understand what they naturally do best and how those strengths can help them succeed in college, careers and life.

PantherStrengths, PVAMU’s name for Gallup’s CliftonStrengths program, is launching with support from a $1.4 million, two-year investment from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) in partnership with Gallup. The TMCF grant focuses on the Class of 2030, the inaugural student cohort to gain access to PantherStrengths.

Read More: https://bit.ly/4gsWzQ5

08/25/2026

🏆 WEAR THE FIRST. BE PART OF HISTORY.

The inaugural Chancellor’s Cup is here as Prairie View A&M University takes on Tarleton State on August 29, 2026.

Celebrate the first-ever matchup with the official commemorative Chancellor’s Cup T-shirt and represent PVAMU in style.

👕 GET YOURS TODAY!
Limited quantities available.

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08/21/2026

HillFest 150 brought The Hill to life! 🙌🏾

Students, staff, faculty, families, alumni and friends gathered at Holland and Gaines Memorial Park for an afternoon filled with live music from KPVU 91.3fm, food trucks, games, photo booths, vendors and plenty of fun.

With nearly 2,000 new Panthers joining the PVAMU family and 150 years of legacy, culture and community to celebrate, there was plenty of excitement across campus.

📸 Take a look at some moments from PVAMU’s inaugural HillFest 150!

08/21/2026

The Class of 2030 is officially part of the Panther family! 💜💛

This morning, Prairie View A&M University welcomed our newest Panthers during the New Student Lighting & Pinning Ceremony - a cherished tradition marking the beginning of their PVAMU journey.

From the lighting of the candles to receiving their pins, today was about more than ceremony. It was a moment of celebration, pride and the start of something unforgettable.
And we’re not done celebrating! 🎉

Head over to HillFest 150 from 1–4 p.m. at Holland and Gaines Memorial Park for food, music, games, vendors, activities and plenty of giveaways.

Welcome home, Class of 2030.

# PVAMU150

08/19/2026

A 150-year legacy recognized by leaders at every level. 💜💛

During this year's 2026 Faculty and Staff Conference, Prairie View A&M University received proclamations recognizing its Sesquicentennial from U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, represented by Southeast Texas Regional Director Kelly W. Waterman; U.S. Rep. Al Green; Texas State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst; and Texas State Rep. Stan Kitzman.

PVAMU is grateful to these leaders for joining the Panther community in celebrating this extraordinary milestone and honoring a legacy that continues to shape the future.

08/17/2026

Class of 2030 📣 PantherStrengths is officially HERE!

We’ve all wondered what makes us uniquely us. Now it’s time to find out! PantherStrengths helps you discover your Top 5 natural talents — the strengths behind how you learn, lead, connect and get things done.

👀 See who’s already in the know - including President LeGrande and fellow Panthers — at the PantherStrengths website in our bio.

📩 Then keep checking your PVAMU inbox because your invitation is coming!

Already know your Top 5? DROP ’EM BELOW! 👇🏾