Dr. Keith Jemison, Prairie View A&M University’s Chief of Police, has been named as the first-ever Associate Vice Chancellor of Law Enforcement & Security at The Texas A&M University System. He begins his new role Sept. 1. “I have great confidence Chief Jemison is the right person to fill this new role,” said John Sharp, Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. “His background as a police officer, and as an academic, is just what […]
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Michael L. McFrazier Named Acting President at Prairie View A&M University
Chancellor John Sharp today named Dr. Michael L. McFrazier as acting President at Prairie View A&M University, beginning March 1. McFrazier, currently Dean of Prairie View A&M University’s Whitlowe R. Green College of Education, will serve until Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande assumes leadership as the ninth President at Prairie View A&M University June 1. “Prairie View A&M University has an established legacy of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service, and I will work assiduously […]
Linda Schott Named Interim President at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Texas A&M University System Regents voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint Dr. Linda Schott interim president at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. The vote came during a special-called telephonic meeting in which they also voted to appoint a new president at Prairie View A&M University. Schott’s roots run deep in the San Antonio area: she grew up on her family ranch near Medina Lake and graduated from Bandera High School. She then attended Baylor University, where she […]
Cornyn: Prairie View A&M to Receive $700K Federal Grant to Recruit More Teachers and Support Schools
Prairie View A&M University has been awarded a $722,440 federal grant by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) announced today. This award will help address school staffing shortages by giving Prairie View A&M funding to recruit, prepare, develop, and support a stronger and more effective teacher workforce. “In order to better invest in Texas students, it’s critical we invest in our Texas teachers,” said Sen. Cornyn. “I applaud this announcement and look forward to seeing […]
Texas Comptroller to visit Prairie View A&M University for First Stop of Texas Broadband Listening Tour
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar will visit Prairie View A&M University on Tuesday, March 1, to get insights about internet access and collect input to develop the state’s first broadband plan. The visit is part of his Texas broadband listening tour. Hegar will be joined by Prairie View A&M President Ruth Simmons, Texas A&M Vice Chancellor Billy Hamilton, Texas Medical Association Director of Government Affairs Clayton Stewart, Broadband Development Office Director Greg Conte and others. The […]
American Campus Communities Marks 25-year Partnership with Prairie View A&M University through $225,000 Grant Commitment
Long-term partners Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and American Campus Communities (ACC: NYSE) celebrate their 25-year partnership with the establishment of two academic scholarship programs and a new endowment. The investment will support and highlight the academic nature of ACC’s mission. Over the next five years, ACC will support PVAMU students with a total contribution of $225,000 to be distributed as follows: An annual $15,000 American Campus Communities “Next Step” Scholarship supporting students with great […]
Texas A&M System Tapped to Help Offshore Energy Industry
TEES to Lead Research and Development Consortium for U.S. Government The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) will collaborate with energy-sector stakeholders, several national labs and universities in 10 states as the manager of a new Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI). The goals of the new OESI include safer workplaces, improved environmental stewardship and greater U.S. energy security. Through advances in technology, monitoring equipment and workforce training, the OESI will work to mitigate environmental and […]
San Antonio Livestock Exposition (S.A.L.E.) Scholarship
Have you been accepted into Praire View A&M University in the fall? Five Scholarships $15,000 Each for academic support for first incoming year students. Application due May 29th, 2021, www.pvamu.edu/cahs/sale-scholarship-program/ For more information about the S.A.L.E. Scholarships, please contact: Jarren Small Harris County Extension Agent jasmall@pvamu.edu
Donor Announces Landmark $50 Million Gift To Praire View A&M University
The transformative gift will be used to strengthen academic programs and improve student success. Writer and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has given $50 million to Prairie View A&M University to be used at the discretion of the President to support the needs of the university. Ruth J. Simmons, President of Prairie View, commented, “This is a historic gift for Prairie View, coming at a time when the University had already decided and begun to invest heavily […]
Texas A&M System Leaders Ask Students to Take a COVID Test Before Thanksgiving Dinner
System officials strive for healthier period between semesters The top official at The Texas A&M University System has a plan to minimize the spread of COVID-19 as students head home for the holidays. Chancellor John Sharp is asking the presidents of the System’s 11 universities to encourage students to voluntarily get tested for COVID-19 before they leave campus for home. Chancellor Sharp said he wants to make sure the families and communities of the System’s […]