PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 19, 2026) — Prairie View A&M University has introduced the distinguished audio system for its 144th Spring Commencement ceremonies, scheduled for May 8–9, 2026, within the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building (Baby Dome).
The ceremonies will rejoice almost 1,000 undergraduate and graduate candidates in a proper setting, recognizing their tutorial achievements and milestones.
The Friday, May 8, ceremony will function The Honorable Pamela Goynes-Brown ’84, Mayor of North Las Vegas, as graduation speaker. A proud Prairie View A&M alumna, Goynes-Brown made historical past in 2022 as Nevada’s first Black mayor. She beforehand served for greater than a decade as Councilwoman for Ward 2 and have become the town’s first African American feminine Mayor Pro-Tempore.
A lifelong resident of North Las Vegas, Goynes-Brown devoted 35 years to public schooling with the Clark County School District, retiring as an assistant principal. She earned her bachelor’s diploma in music schooling, graduating magna cum laude, from Prairie View A&M University, and later acquired a grasp’s diploma in elementary schooling with an endorsement in academic management from Nova Southeastern University.
She has acquired quite a few honors for her service and management, together with being named Mother of Achievement by American Mothers, Inc. (Nevada Chapter) in 2024 and “Woman of the Year” by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She can also be an energetic member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Tau Beta Sigma, and Mu Alpha Sigma Music Honor Society.
The Saturday, May 9, ceremony will function Dr. Harry L. Williams, President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF).
As chief of TMCF, the nation’s main group representing publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), Williams oversees a community of 57 member establishments. Under his management, the group has skilled vital progress, rising income by greater than 250% whereas increasing partnerships with main companies resembling Boeing, Visa, and Wells Fargo to create scholar internship and profession alternatives.
Williams has additionally superior bipartisan efforts supporting HBCUs and expanded TMCF’s membership in 2022 to embrace Historically Black Community Colleges. Before his present function, he served as president of Delaware State University and held management positions inside the University of North Carolina System, Appalachian State University, and North Carolina A&T State University.
He holds bachelor’s and grasp’s levels from Appalachian State University and a doctorate from East Tennessee State University and has been acknowledged nationally for his management in larger schooling.
All graduation ceremonies will likely be livestreamed by way of the University’s official YouTube channel, permitting relations and supporters to take part remotely if wanted.
For extra data, go to pvamu.edu/commencement.
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