“This post celebrates the impact of women throughout history all events throughout the month are open to all members of the University community". Meet Ruth J. Simmons, the groundbreaking eighth president of Prairie View A&M University! 🌟 She’s not only the first female president in PVAMU’s nearly 145-year history but also a trailblazer in higher education. 🙌🏾 Before leading PVAMU, President Simmons shattered barriers as the first African American president of Smith College and later, as the first African American president of an Ivy League institution, Brown University, in 2001. 🎉 Let’s celebrate her remarkable achievements and continued commitment to excellence in education! 🎊 #Trailblazer #PVAMU #HigherEd #womenshistorymonth #happywomenshistorymonth #PV 🌟