Books
The Prairie View History Book Series, under the leadership of Dr. William T. Hoston, is a comprehensive exploration of the 150-year history of Prairie View A&M University. By incorporating books, articles, and oral histories, we aim to build on existing works, ensuring that every aspect of the institution's history is thoroughly documented and brought to a larger audience.
From "The Hill" to "The Hall": An Anthology on Prairie View Sports
From “The Hill” to “The Hall” chronicles the extraordinary contributions of Prairie View A&M University athletes and coaches. It celebrates those who have been inducted into Halls of Fame at state, regional, national, and international levels. As a result, it positions Prairie View—a historically Black university founded in 1876—as a hub of athletic excellence. The narrative traces the journeys of its sports figures from “The Hill” to “The Hall.”
The Hill We Climbed: Prairie View A&M University
The Hill We Climbed: Prairie View A&M University is an edited collection that provides a snapshot of the university’s history by looking at important figures, traditions, student life, and university programs. As we embark upon the university’s sesquicentennial, it is essential to continue to document its historical plight and famous moniker that “Prairie View produces productive people.”
Justice on "The Hill": A History of Activism at Prairie View A & M University
Justice on "The Hill" is an edited collection that underscores Prairie View’s abiding truth: Activism is woven into its very fabric. Each chapter offers a unique lens—whether through women’s leadership in the early twentieth century, the role of religion in protest, or the long shadow of racial violence—that together illuminate the breadth of Prairie View’s contributions to American history.
Forthcoming - 2028
Black Profiles in Greatness: A Legacy of Prairie View A&M University
Black Profiles in Greatness: A Legacy of Prairie View A&M University is an edited collection that chronicles the unique and rich history of Prairie View A&M University, one of the nation’s oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The university, with its distinct origins and the generations of scholars, leaders, and change-makers that it has cultivated, stands out in the HBCU landscape.
