Commissioners honor Prairie View A&M University on its 150th anniversary
August 11, 2026 | Travis County, Texas
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The Travis County Commissioners Court on Aug. 11 adopted a proclamation marking Prairie View A&M University's 150th anniversary and recognizing the institution's historic role in expanding higher‑education opportunities.
Commissioner Trevillian read the proclamation into the record, citing Prairie View's founding by the Texas Legislature and its growth into a leading historically Black college and university. Guests from the university and its extension service, including county extension director Maggie Johnson and several extension agents, attended and briefly described local outreach and after‑school programs supported by Prairie View staff. The court approved the proclamation unanimously and invited those present to be recognized and photographed.
The proclamation praised Prairie View's legacy of land‑grant education, research and community engagement, and acknowledged its contribution to the region and nation.
Commissioner Trevillian read the proclamation into the record, citing Prairie View's founding by the Texas Legislature and its growth into a leading historically Black college and university. Guests from the university and its extension service, including county extension director Maggie Johnson and several extension agents, attended and briefly described local outreach and after‑school programs supported by Prairie View staff. The court approved the proclamation unanimously and invited those present to be recognized and photographed.
The proclamation praised Prairie View's legacy of land‑grant education, research and community engagement, and acknowledged its contribution to the region and nation.
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