Just northwest of Houston sits Prairie View A&M University—affectionately known as “The Hillâ€â€”a public institution and member of the Texas A&M University System that offers 36 degrees and 48 minors across its 8 schools. PVAMU was designated an “institution of the first class†via a 1984 amendment to the Texas Constitution, and its diverse curriculums are plain to see in the more than 1,800 courses offered each semester. Research contributes to the school’s prominence, which means that funding is readily available for undergraduates across all disciplines. For instance, the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences’ Cooperative Extension Program delivers practical knowledge to small farm producers and youth throughout the state, with students acting as trained volunteers, and the College of Juvenile Justice and Psychology provides groundbreaking research through its Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center. The Toni Morrison Writing Program (made possible via a large donation from MacKenzie Scott) features an annual Writer-in-Residence who gives public readings, lectures, and critiques of students’ works. There are plentiful resources available to ensure no students are left behind, including a dedicated university tutoring center, academic success workshops, and a Writing Center.