Prairie View A & M University
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Prairie View A&M University, the second-oldest public institution of higher education in Texas, is a prestigious Historically Black University (HBCU) celebrated for its legacy of producing top-tier African American engineers, nurses, and educators. The university’s strongest academic pathways reside in the renowned Roy G. Perry College of Engineering and the College of Nursing, the latter of which features a distinctive dedicated campus located in the heart of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center in Houston. On campus, student life is defined by vibrant HBCU traditions, deep-rooted community pride, competitive SWAC athletics, and the nationally recognized "Marching Storm" band. As an 1890 land-grant institution and a member of the Texas A&M University System, PVAMU offers a tight-knit, supportive environment paired with the expansive career and research resources of a major university network.
Wikipedia:Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black (HBCU) land-grant university in Prairie View, Texas, United States. Founded in 1876, it is the oldest public HBCU in Texas and the second oldest public institution of higher learning in the state. It offers baccalaureate degrees in 50 academic majors, 37 master's degrees and four doctoral degree programs through eight colleges and the School of Architecture. PVAMU is the largest HBCU in the state of Texas and the third largest HBCU in the United States. PVAMU is a member of the Texas A&M University System and Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
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