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Where Success Is Born Rich tradition meets bright futures at Prairie View A&M University. # PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) BY OROK OROK, CHRISTI LANDRY, AND COURTESY OF PVAMU For more than 135 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has served as the educational foundation for some of the nation’s best and brightest. Established in 1876 as a land-grant institution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public university in Texas. Today, the school is still committed to its mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university enjoys a reputation for producing engineers, corporate leaders, nurses, and educators. Its eight colleges and schools boast degree programs in a number of disciplines, such as engineering, natural sciences, and architecture, to name a few. Master’s degree programs are also numerous, including business, education, and engineering. Even doctoral programs exist in education, engineering, and juvenile justice. PVAMU’s dedication to excellence extends beyond the classroom. In addition to the football team’s Southwestern Athletic Conference win in 2009, the school’s athletic program holds champiClockwise from left: onship titles in women’s basketball, bowling, baseCheerleaders ball, and men’s tennis. rooting for the That same demand for excellence reaches PVAMU Panthers; president Dr. George beyond the campus into nearby Houston. The C. Wright answers state-of-the-art College of Nursing resides in the student questions world-renowned Texas Medical Center, where after his U.S. History class lecture; the students learn the latest nursing procedures in Marching Storm simulation labs. At the university’s Northwest band performs Houston Center, students enjoy the convenience during halftime at a football game. of a central location combined with offerings in education, nursing, and community development. “The things that I learned while at Prairie View serve me every day,” says Phyllis Darden-Caldwell, paralegal at law ﬁrm Vinson & Elkins, and corporate secretary and trustee of the PVAM FoundaFM 1098 Road & University tion. “I was exposed to new people, Drive learned my craft from accomplished Prairie View, TX 936.261.3311 faculty, and gained the conﬁdence and pvamu.edu knowledge I needed to succeed.” usairwaysmag.com AUGUST 2013 91 http://www.pvamu.edu http://www.pvamu.edu http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2013

US Airways - August 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Architectural Attractions
Wine & Dine: Italy's Gourmet Capital
Adventure: Diving for Dinner
Golf: The Wyndham Championship
Adventure: Drive Time at Bondurant
Great Escapes: Riu Resorts
Gear Up: Tools to Stay Cool
Travel Feature: Seattle's Outdoor Delights
US Airways: Staffing the Skies
Health Matters: Rapid Recovery
Special Section: Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Must Read: The Book of Immortality
Great Dates: Euphoria Festival
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Giving: Pulling Together
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - August 2013