Prairie View A&M University Soars To New Heights, Tapping Top Airline Executive As Spring Commencement Speaker
|
Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on April 26, 2024 Prairie View A&M University will welcome Phil Griffith, global business executive and respected leader in the aviation industry, as the keynote speaker for the University’s 142nd Spring Commencement Convocation on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Mr. Griffith, vice president of United Airline’s Houston hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, will address students during PVAMU’s 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies. The proud HBCU graduate will deliver a message about the importance of community service, a strong work ethic, and achieving excellence in a competitive global economy. Mr. Griffith, who expertly executed strategic initiatives at the nation’s leading global organizations, including General Electric and Honeywell, ranks as a business powerhouse, especially in the nation’s fourth-largest city. Prairie View A&M University’s 142nd Spring Commencement Convocation will be held on two days, May 10-11, to accommodate the 919 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students who successfully completed their academic programs. PVAMU President Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande will serve as the commencement speaker for graduate candidates at Friday’s ceremony. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
 |
Reginald Culpepper
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
Comments
More From This Author
Latest News
 |
Press Freedom in Scandinavia: What Africa can learn, and what Europe must fixScandinavia is often celebrated as the global gold standard for press freedom. Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland consistently rank at the top of international indexes, with strong legal protections ...more
Joel Savage • 62 Views • January 31st, 2026 |
 |
Fela Kuti makes history as the first African to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement AwardFela Anikulapo Kuti, the legendary Nigerian musician and creator of Afrobeat, has once again made history. The Recording Academy has honored him with the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, ...more
Joel Savage • 48 Views • January 31st, 2026 |
Popular News
 |
North Carolina HBCU Unity DayShaw University - Elizabeth City State University - Johnson C. Smith University - Fayetteville State University - Livingstone College - North Carolina A&T State University - North Carolina Central Uni ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 103,648 Views • August 8th, 2016 |
