Prairie View A&M University Quiz

In what year was Prairie View A&M University first established as a state-supported college for African Americans in Texas?

• 1876

• 1878

• 1890

• 1973

Who was the first African American appointed to the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents in 1977?

• Dr. Alvin I. Thomas

• W.R. Banks

• Dr. John B. Coleman

• L.C. Anderson

Which PVAMU faculty member coached the 1992 U.S. Women's Olympic team?

• Leroy G. Moore Jr.

• Barbara Jacket

• Dr. Marion Henry

• Dr. Willie Trotty

What was unique about the first class at PVAMU?

• It consisted of all females

• It was black and white males

• It was all black male students

• It was all white female students

Who served as the first Dean of Women at Prairie View A&M University?

• Dr. Elizabeth Noel

• Dr. Clarissa Booker

• Wilhelmina Delco

• Anna Laura Evans

What is significant about August 14, 1876?

• Texas Legislature established the “Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas for Colored Youths."

• Prairie View College was renamed Prairie View A&M University.

• The institution was changed from Prairie View Normal and Industrial College to Prairie View University.

Who was instrumental in changing the institution's name from Prairie View A&M College to Prairie View A&M University in 1973?

• Dr. Alvin I. Thomas

• W.R. Banks

• Dr. John B. Coleman

• L.C. Anderson

Who brought the first recognized Reserve Officers Training Corps to the campus under his leadership?

• Dr. Alvin I. Thomas

• W.R. Banks

• Isaiah M. Terrell

• Edward L. Blackshear

Which building was named in honor of the first African American appointed to the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents?

• Evans Hall

• The Administration Building

• The Library

• The Treasury Building

Which faculty member has served as the director of the Center for Teaching Excellence since 2004?

• Dr. William Parker

• Dr. Laurette Foster

• Dr. Waymon Webster

• Dr. Elizabeth Noel