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May 2013

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Twins Set For Graduation from Prairie View, Commissioning Into U.S. Navy

Written by , Posted in Prairie View A&M University, Students, Texas

pvamu1Richard and Ryan Fauci are the second set of twins to make HBCU commencement headlines this week, joining Spelman’s Kristie and Kirstie Bronner as identical siblings earning their degrees from the same school on the same day. And like the Bronner twins, co-valedictorians of Spelman’s commencement, the Fauci twins will also enjoy a unique place in commencement day.

They will both be commissioned into the United States Navy later that afternoon. From KBTX:

“The twins will both be headed to the USS Bataan in Norfolk, VA after graduation. The Fauci twins’ graduation and commissioning make them the second and third members of the Fauci family to walk the hallowed halls of PVAMU. Older cousin Lt. Robert Fauci graduated from the University and was commissioned in the Navy in 2007.”

Thursday

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April 2013

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Prairie View Student Government Elections Contested

Written by , Posted in Breaking News, Politics, Prairie View A&M University, Students, Texas

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The Prairie View A&M Panther Newspaper today reports that it’s spring student government elections have been formally contested by candidates vying for president and vice-president positions. From the Panther:

On the day of the election, Brown, Barbour and current student government president Harrison Blair received information concerning cheating. According to allegations contained in emails and photos they received, students were obtaining others log in information to vote for them and were illegally campaigning in the Willie A. Tempton Sr. Memorial Student Center, University Village and other spots around campus.

The report says that a judicial board hearing will decide next week whether to allow the results favoring Demario Lowe as president-elect, Justin Warren as vice president-elect and Ivan Butler as comptroller-elect, or whether another election will be held between the three and protesting candidates, Jarrick Brown and Priscilla Barbour.

Wednesday

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March 2013

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Prairie View’s Toyelle Wilson Deserves a Raise

Written by , Posted in Prairie View A&M University, Sports, Texas

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What do three consecutive SWAC women’s basketball titles earn you? For Prairie View A&M University head women’s basketball coach Toyelle Wilson, an endorsement for a pay raise from Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey. Courtesy of TSPNSports.com:

“As I told their coach before the game, if she hasn’t gotten a pay raise, she needs to find another job. She’s been to the tournament three straight years and that program had only been to the tournament two years prior to that. She’s done one heck of a job with her basketball program. Give those guys credit.”

For a coach who is among the best in the SWAC, men’s or women’s, that sounds about right. Clock is ticking, PVAMU.

Monday

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March 2013

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NCAA Disrespects Norfolk State, Prairie View with Postseason Tournament Seedings

Written by , Posted in Norfolk State University, Prairie View A&M University, Sports, Texas, Virginia

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As if HBCUs didn’t have a hard enough time keeping talent at home and away from PWIs, seedings for two black college basketball champions in NCAA post-season tournaments are making the run at local talent much harder.

Norfolk State University will face Virginia in the opening round of the men’s National Invitational Tournament tomorrow night in Charlottesville. The MEAC regular season champions fell in their opening game of the MEAC men’s basketball tournament to Bethune-Cookman last week, opening the door for one of the NCAA’s signature backhanded slaps to black college athletics – putting an HBCU in a bracket or an opening round game against a predominantly white regional counterpart.

This isn’t the first time for Norfolk State – when the Spartans won the 2011 MEAC football title, their opening round opponent was cross-town PWI Old Dominion.

Prairie View A&M’s Lady Panthers won the SWAC women’s tournament last week in an epic four-overtime classic against Mississippi Valley State. Their reward, Brittney Griner and the defending national champion Baylor Lady Bears.

PVAMU, a certifiable women’s basketball dynasty with its third consecutive conference championship, draws perhaps the greatest player in women’s college basketball history, with the game to be played in Waco. Coincidentally, this will be the second time in three years PVAMU opens against Griner-led Baylor.

Maybe the NCAA should just put out a notice to the MEAC and SWAC – “get your plane tickets and head to the closest PWI that draws a top seed in the tournament, because that’s where you and the best high school athletes deciding between an HBCU and a mid-major PWI are headed.”

But it could be worse – the NCAA could have resorted to it most devious and most common move of forcing the two HBCU conference winners to face each other in a play-in game.

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February 2013

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January 2013

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January 2013

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Thursday

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January 2013

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MLB Urban Invitational to Feature All-HBCU Tournament

Written by , Posted in Alabama, Alabama State University, Louisiana, Prairie View A&M University, Southern University, Sports, Texas, Texas Southern University

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Major League Baseball today announced that its annual Urban League Invitational will feature four baseball teams from historically black colleges and universities. Alabama State, Southern, Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern will compete in the round robin tournament beginning Friday, Feb. 22 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, home of the Houston Astros.

“Major League Baseball would like to congratulate the four teams and all the student-athletes who will be participating in this year’s Urban Invitational,” said Frank Robinson, MLB Executive Vice President of Baseball Development. “This annual event is an important and special opportunity for the sport to showcase the talent and skill level demonstrated by HBCU programs deserving of national attention. We are proud to work alongside the Astros organization to not only provide a wonderful experience for those playing the games on the field, but also offer opportunities away from the diamond for the Houston community.”

It will be the first time in the six-year history of the event that all participating teams will be from HBCUs. The invitational is part of a league-wide initiative to grow baseball awareness and talent in minority communities nationwide.

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December 2012

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Tuesday

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October 2012

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Tuesday

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August 2012

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Michael Dyer Headed to Prairie View? Not So Fast

Written by , Posted in Prairie View A&M University, Sports, Texas

Former Auburn running back Michael Dyer yesterday posted that he was headed to Prairie View A&M University to play this fall.

And then PVAMU Head Football Coach Heishma Northern said he had no contact with Dyer. And then Dyer posted this.

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It’s interesting…Dyer also tweeted this earlier this week…

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@TM7_Era would be Tyrann Mathieu, who allegedly has PVAMU on his short list of potential FCS transfer destinations.

Hmmm….

 

Saturday

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August 2012

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Reports: Tyrann Mathieu Considering Transfer to Jackson State, Prairie View A&M

Written by , Posted in Jackson State University, Mississippi, Prairie View A&M University, Sports, SWAC Football, Texas

ESPN today reports that dismissed LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu is considering a transfer to an FCS school, with Jackson State University and Prairie View A&M University on his short list.

Mathieu, an all-America defensive back and special teams standout was a Heisman Trophy finalist last season, and would have immediate eligibility if he transfers to an FCS program. Southern University is rumored to be off the radar for the New Orleans native, as he wishes to get out of Baton Rouge.

Thursday

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July 2012

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Prairie View A&M Names Timmey Zachery New Marching Storm Director

Written by , Posted in Faculty, Prairie View A&M University, Texas

Prairie View A&M University yesterday announced Dr. Timmey Zachery as its new director of the PVAMU Marching Storm Marching Band. Dr. Zachery is an alumnus of Norfolk State University, and comes to PVAMU from his position as assistant band director of the NSU Spartan Legion and director of NSU Trumpet Ensemble and Jazz Combo.

According to a release, Dr. Zachery will oversee all musical aspects of the marching band, while Ashley Robinson, assistant vice president for athletic compliance and advising, will manage the band’s fiscal budget and ensure that operations remain in compliance with University regulations.

Dr. Zachery assumed his duties as band director today.

 

Tuesday

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May 2012

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SWAC Baseball Champion Prairie View A&M Has Four Named To All-Tournament Team

Written by , Posted in Headlines, Prairie View A&M University, Sports, Texas

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Fresh off of its 7-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship win over Mississippi Valley State, Prairie View A&M received more good news with four players being named to the SWAC All-Tournament team.

Panthers catcher Evan Richard received his SWAC Tournament MVP award on Sunday, and fittingly he was also named to the All-SWAC team as a catcher. He went 5-for-13 (.385) with three RBIs, three runs scored and six base on balls during the tournament.

Sophomore James Fontenot was named to the All-SWAC team at short stop. Fontenot was only 2-for-14 at the plate, but he drew nine walks, had five runs scored and two stolen bases in the tournament. Fontenot also proved to be one of the more exciting defensive players to watch with a seemingly unlimited range of coverage and the arm to get the put outs at first or turn double plays.

Read the full story at:
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Tuesday

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April 2012

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Texas Southern to Hire Cynthia Cooper-Dyke as Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Written by , Posted in Headlines, Prairie View A&M University, Sports, Texas, Texas Southern University

[mpoverlay]Just one year after resigning from Prairie View A&M University, Cynthia Cooper-Dyke will return to the SWAC as the head women’s basketball coach at Texas Southern. Cooper-Dyke leaves UNC-Wilmington after two seasons.

Cooper-Dyke, a basketball Hall of Famer and former WNBA star with the Houston Comets, leaves UNC-Wilmington after leading the Seahawks to two WNIT appearances in two seasons. Before that, she led Prairie View A&M to an 86-72 record and four postseason appearances, including the program’s first two NCAA Tournament bids, from 2006-10.

“Cynthia is our sole finalist,” said TSU athletic director Charles McClelland, who hired Cooper-Dyke in 2006 when he was athletic director at Prairie View. “Upon final approval, Cynthia will be our next head coach at Texas Southern University.” (Houston Chronicle)[/mpoverlay]

Tuesday

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April 2012

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Prairie View A&M Announces Nationwide Search for New Band Director

Written by , Posted in Entertainment, Headlines, Prairie View A&M University, Texas

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[mpoverlay]Prairie View A&M today announced the search for a new band director, informing the student body of the university’s intent to fill the position currently held by Dr. William McQueen.

“We appreciate Professor McQueen’s contributions over the past years, and I believe this is the right time to transition our program with new leadership and a new direction,” said President George C. Wright. The goal of this search is to set a new vision for the Marching Storm while ensuring that the band experience is rewarding for student members.”

School officials say the new director of bands will take the Marching Storm, among the more popular bands in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, to new levels of exposure, academic achievement and performance ability. No timetable was announced by the university for when the position would be filled.[/mpoverlay]

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