Ariel Smith receiving her degree from PVAMU President Tomikia LeGrande, Ed. D.
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Trailblazing Scholar: Ariel Smith Becomes First Graduate of PVAMU’s African American Studies Program, Paving Path for Generations
In a powerful stride toward reclaiming identity and rewriting history, Ariel Smith, Class of 2025, has made Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) history as the first graduate of its African American Studies Program. With passion, resilience, and a deep-rooted sense of purpose, Ariel is not only preserving stories of the past but also laying the foundation for the scholars of tomorrow.
