Joyce Johnson, Prairie View A & M University- c/o 1987, Communications
Name : Joyce Johnson
HBCU : Prairie View A & M University
Graduation Year : 1987
Major : Communications
Minor : English
Email : iamjoycejohnson@gmail.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
Galveston Texas, I don’t recall how I was introduced, HBCUs were a part of the community and many discussions.
December 2017 First Book Signing
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
The choice was made by my mother. She felt it was safe during a time of uncertainty.
Promo Card
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
The story is people, community, and an education that expands outside the classroom. Pride in who I am, my culture and history. The best mentors and friends, who I continue to support and love me through life’s journey.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
My new friends and I attended a Greek show my second week on campus. The uniqueness and excitement of it left my heart smiling! To be in a place where so many looked like me and shared my dreams of success was overwhelming.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
Former News broadcaster, Diana Fallis had the class write an obituary. Once shared, we were encouraged to live the life we hoped to be remembered by.
Are you a member of a sorority?
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc
Comments
Prairie View A & M University
-
Students: 8,762
- Athletics: Prairie View A&M is a charter member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), and is a member of the West Division. Prairie View competes in NCAA Division I in all varsity sports; in football, the Panthers play in the Division I FCS.. Prairie View A & M University offers Men's varsity sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, and track and field. Women's varsity sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. RIVALS: Texas Southern University and Grambling State University.
- Notable Alumni: Terry Ellis - 1990 - Vocalist and member of female R&B group En Vogue** Cynthia Cooper-Dyke - 2005 - Former WNBA player, Women's Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, published author, and Head Coach of the USC women's basketball team** Sandra Bland - 2009 - Black Lives Matter activist** Dr. J. Don Boney - 1948 - First president of the University of Houston–Downtown** Charlie Brackins - 1955 - One of the first African-American NFL quarterbacks** Kirko Bangz (real name Kirk Randle) - Attended - Hip-hop artist** Jermaine McGhee - 2007 - Former NFL defensive end** Frederick D. Patterson - Founder of United Negro College Fund** DJ Premier (real name Christopher Edward Martin) - Attended - Member of Gang Starr** Kase Lawal - 1978 - Chairman & CEO of Erin Energy Corporation Erin Energy Corporation** Mr. T (real name Laurence Tureaud) - Attended actor who played B. A. Baracus in The A-Team** Mark Hanna Watkins - 1926 - Linguist and anthropologist; first African-American to be awarded a Ph.D. in anthropology; first American to write a grammar of an African language** Loni Love - 1991 - Comedienne, actress, and original cast member of The Real**
- Click here to view on Wikipedia