Prairie View A&M University is a public land-grant HBCU in Prairie View, Texas, known for academic opportunity, Panther pride, research, and service.
Prairie View A&M University is a public historically Black land-grant university located in Prairie View, Texas. Founded in 1876, PVAMU is one of Texas’s oldest public institutions of higher education and a member of the Texas A&M University System.
PVAMU offers a broad academic portfolio across agriculture, business, education, engineering, nursing, architecture, arts and sciences, and graduate study, with a mission rooted in access, excellence, service, and productive leadership.
PVAMU stands out as a Texas land-grant HBCU with a long public education legacy, strong professional programs, SWAC athletics, Panther pride, and a commitment to producing productive leaders.
Federal School Code (FAFSA): 003630
Prairie View A&M offers a close-knit student experience with Panther pride, organizations, Greek life, athletics, music, service, leadership, and traditions connected to its Texas land-grant legacy.
Student Government Association Academic and professional organizations Greek-letter organizations Cultural and identity-based organizations Service and leadership organizations Performance and music organizations
PVAMU has an active Greek-letter community with historically Black fraternities and sororities supporting service, leadership, and campus culture.
Marching Band: The Marching Storm
Prairie View A&M University was founded in 1876 and has served generations of students through land-grant education, professional preparation, public service, and community engagement.
PVAMU’s founding legacy is rooted in expanding higher education access for Black Texans and preparing students for careers in agriculture, education, industry, public service, and leadership.
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