Tonya Webb, PhD, and PhD student Alena McQuarter grew up in different places and different generations. Tonya is an American Cancer Society (ACS)-funded researcher and associate director for workforce excellence and development at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). Alena is a second-year PhD student in cancer biology at Loma Linda University in California and one of the youngest doctoral students in the country. The post Cancer.org: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: How These Women in Science Are Opening Doors for the Next Generation appeared first on PVAMU Home.

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 19, 2026) — Prairie View A&M University has announced the distinguished speakers for its 144th Spring Commencement ceremonies, scheduled for May 8–9, 2026, in the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome). The ceremonies will celebrate nearly 1,000 undergraduate and graduate candidates in a formal setting, recognizing their academic achievements […] The post Two trailblazing leaders to address PVAMU’s spring Class of 2026 appeared first on PVAMU Home.

DAYTON, Ohio — A year ago, Prairie View A&M had bottomed out, winning only five games, its fewest under coach Byron Smith. At the same time, Dontae Horne was “down and depressed,” his career having stalled after stops at Texas State and Georgia Southern. He didn’t have many options in the portal because of concerns about his grades. The post ESPN: PVAMU beats Lehigh in First Four, wins first-ever NCAA tournament game appeared first on PVAMU Home.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Rodeo Houston is asking you to take a second look in the mirror before attending, as they release updates to their dress code. This comes after an onslaught of social media posts about what some people are choosing to wear to the event. Between the boots, hats, and denim. If you’re attending […] The post ABC13 Houston: RodeoHouston updates dress code after uptick in code of conduct inquiries appeared first on PVAMU Home.

Women’s History Month Highlights At PVAMU The post PVAMU SPOTLIGHTS DR. MERLYN PULIKKATHARA FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH appeared first on PVAMU Home.