Photos by Jordan Guidry, Office for Marketing and Communications Intern PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 18, 2025) – Tayari Jones’ final visit to Prairie View A&M University as the 2024–2025 Writer-in-Residence was more than a farewell—it was, in the words of one faculty leader, “prophetic.” From her first appearance on campus to her final […] The post A Wordsmith Treasure: Celebrating Tayari Jones’ Transformative Year as PVAMU’s Writer-in-Residence appeared first on PVAMU Home.

In addition to teaching U.S. history and digital storytelling, I host a podcast called “D.O.P.E. Conversations.” I do it for one very important reason: to invite theorists and researchers to break down their research in a way that grassroots efforts can use. Sometimes scholars lose focus of the idea that our work is not just […] The post Opinion| How Digital Archives and Tools Transform History into Engaging Narratives appeared first on PVAMU Home.

Marsha Barnes wasn’t sure she was in the right place when she walked into Prairie View A&M University’s Meat Science Center, tucked in the back of the HBCU’s 770-acre farm. Two students sat behind a small metal table in a plain entryway, and they pointed to a menu of almost 60 different cuts of beef, goat and pork. […] The post Houston Chronicle: Business booms at PVAMU meat market selling goat, beef, other farm-to-table products appeared first on PVAMU Home.

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 14, 2025) – As gardeners across the country dig into spring planting for National Gardening Day (April 14), one Prairie View A&M University scientist is looking beneath the surface — literally — to protect the soil, the food we grow, and the environment at large. Gina M. Chiarella, Ph.D. […] The post On National Gardening Day, PVAMU researcher tackles hidden danger in fertilizers appeared first on PVAMU Home.

The 2025 Tax Deadline is April 15 PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 11, 2025) – Tax season can be an overwhelming time, especially for families and individuals with limited access to affordable tax preparation services. Thanks to Prairie View A&M University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, expert help is closer than many may […] The post Empowering the Community During Tax Season: A Conversation with PVAMU Student, Certified IRS Tax Preparer Ramona Morris on 91.3 KPVU appeared first on PVAMU Home.