Prairie View A&M University To Host Former President Ruth J. Simmons Memoir Release
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on September 11, 2023 On Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, Prairie View A&M will host a book signing for the highly anticipated memoir, "Up Home: One Girl's Journey," authored by the University’s esteemed former President, Ruth J. Simmons. The memoir details Dr. Simmons' extraordinary life, from her humble beginnings as the daughter of sharecroppers in East Texas to her historic appointment as the first African American president of an Ivy League University. The momentous occasion marks a significant milestone in the University's history and provides a unique opportunity to celebrate the remarkable journey of a visionary leader. About the event: Event: “Up Home: One Girl’s Journey” Memoir Release Date: Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 Time: 11 a.m. CDT Place: Willie A. Tempton, Sr. Memorial Student Center - Opal Johnson Smith Auditorium 155 L.W. Minor St. Prairie View, TX 77445 Register: Register for event here. PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY, founded in 1876, is the second oldest public institution of higher education in the state of Texas and the third largest Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in the nation. Designated as an “institution of the first class” in the Texas Constitution, the enrollment exceeds 9,000 students and over 80,000 graduates. PVAMU offers academic programs through its seven colleges, Undergraduate Studies and School of Architecture, boasting degree options leading to bachelor’s to doctoral-level degrees. A Carnegie-classified high-research (R2) University and a member of The Texas A&M University System, PVAMU is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
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