University History
What are PVAMU colors?
Purple and Gold
Which Texas university is PVAMU’s sister land-grant institution?
Texas A&M University
What is PVAMU’s mission?
To provide high-quality education and address challenges of Texas' diverse populations.
What is the name of PVAMU’s research center focused on food security?
Integrated Food Security and Research Center
What system is used for mandatory employee training?
TrainTraq
What year was Prairie View A&M University founded?
1876
What is a land-grant university?
An institution designated by Congress to receive federal support for agriculture and mechanical education
What is PVAMU’s vision?
To be a premier, research-intensive HBCU focused on student success
How many counties does PVAMU Extension currently serve?
56 counties occupied, 70 with vacant positions, but growing to meet 100 counties
Which training platform provides ethics and fraud prevention courses?
Vector LMS
PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution in which state?
Texas
What other states have two land grant institution's in the state?
Alabama Auburn University (1862) Alabama A&M University (1890)
Arkansas University of Arkansas (1862) University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (1890)
Delaware University of Delaware (1862) Delaware State University (1890)
Florida University of Florida (1862) Florida A&M University (1890)
Georgia University of Georgia (1862) Fort Valley State University (1890)
Kentucky University of Kentucky (1862) Kentucky State University (1890)
Louisiana Louisiana State University (1862) Southern University and A&M College (1890)
Maryland University of Maryland, College Park (1862) University of Maryland Eastern Shore (1890)
What does CAFNR stand for?
College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
What are the three mission areas of CAFNR?
Academics, Extension/Outreach, and Research
How soon must new employees complete their mandatory training?
Within 30 days of hire
What legislative act designated PVAMU as a land-grant university?
The Morrill Act of 1890
What other states have two land grant institution's in the state?
Mississippi Mississippi State University (1862) Alcorn State University (1890)
Missouri University of Missouri (1862) Lincoln University (1890)
North Carolina North Carolina State University (1862) North Carolina A&T State University (1890)
Oklahoma Oklahoma State University (1862) Langston University (1890)
South Carolina Clemson University (1862) South Carolina State University (1890)
Tennessee University of Tennessee (1862) Tennessee State University (1890)
Virginia Virginia Tech (1862) Virginia State University (1890)
West Virginia West Virginia University (1862) West Virginia State University (1890)
When did CAFNR officially change its name?
September 1, 2023
Which system is used for payroll and HR functions?
Workday
What was PVAMU originally called?
Alta Vista Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youth
What are the three types of land-grant institutions?
1862, 1890, and 1994 land-grant institutions
What scholarship program covers tuition and fees for full-time employees?
Panther Employee Scholarship Exemption Program or Doctoral Scholarship Initiative