What is prairie view a&m university notable alumni?

Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is a historically black university located in Prairie View, Texas. Founded in 1876, it is a member of the Texas A&M University System and is the second oldest public institution of higher education in the state of Texas.

PVAMU has produced many notable alumni across various fields, including politics, entertainment, sports, and business. Some of the notable alumni of PVAMU are:

  1. Otis Boykin - Electrical engineer and inventor, invented the control unit for the pacemaker, and other devices.

  2. Ruth J. Simmons - First African-American president of an Ivy League institution (Brown University)

  3. Royce West - Democratic member of the Texas Senate, representing the 23rd district since 1993.

  4. George Foreman - Retired professional boxer who is a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist.

  5. Melvin B. Tolson - Poet, journalist, and professor, best known for his work as a debate coach and for his poetry.

  6. T.J. Holmes - Television journalist and anchor, formerly with CNN and now with ABC News.

  7. Patrick Beverly - NBA player currently playing with the Los Angeles Clippers.

  8. Nick Turner - Vice President of Global Business Development at Uber.

These are just a few of the many notable alumni from Prairie View A&M University, and they serve as outstanding examples of what can be achieved through hard work, dedication, and an education from PVAMU.