The Divine Nine Sesquicentennial Fundraising Challenge

$150,000. Nine Organizations. One Milestone.

As Prairie View A&M University celebrates 150 years, the Divine Nine Sesquicentennial Fundraising Challenge invites alumni members of PVAMU's National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations to each raise $150,000 in honor of the University that shaped generations of their members.

A Challenge Born from Legacy

This initiative was conceived by Major General Antoinette "Toni" Gant, a 1994 PVAMU alumna, Distinguished Military Graduate, and initiate of the Zeta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. In 2022, Gant became the first woman promoted to Brigadier General in the history of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Regiment and the first African American woman to serve as a division commander in the Corps.

General Gant proposed this challenge as a way to channel the Divine Nine's long tradition of scholarship, service, and leadership directly into Prairie View's Sesquicentennial celebration — inviting PVAMU alumni within each organization to set and reach their own $150,000 goal, together honoring 150 years of history with $150,000 apiece.

Who's Already In



Four organizations have already signed letters of commitment on behalf of their PVAMU alumni:

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated

More Divine Nine organizations are expected to join in the weeks ahead. Select your organization below to give toward its goal.

What Your Gift Builds

A gift of $150,000 carries real, measurable weight at PVAMU. The University's average need-based scholarship award for incoming first-year students is $8,156 — meaning a single organization reaching its goal could fund need-based scholarships for approximately 18 incoming Panthers. If all nine Divine Nine organizations reach their individual goals, this campaign will generate $1.35 million toward scholarships and student success initiatives across the University.

How It Works

1. Your organization commits to a $150,000 goal in support of PVAMU scholarships and student success.
2. Alumni give at every level — from first-time donors to leadership-level Campaign Ambassadors — with University Advancement providing fundraising support throughout.
3. Every organization's progress is tracked toward its individual goal.
4. In June 2026, each participating organization formally presents its total to PVAMU President Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande at a collective check presentation.

Track the Challenge



Follow each organization's progress toward its $150,000 goal below. Totals update as gifts come in — every contribution counts toward your organization's standing.

SESQUICENTENNIAL DIVINE NINE GIVING CHALLENGE GOAL METERS

Follow the Journey

Representatives from participating Divine Nine organizations, including General Gant, will be featured on upcoming episodes of Advancing the Hill, PVAMU's podcast spotlighting the people and partnerships shaping the University's Sesquicentennial story. Subscribe to 91.3 KPVU on YouTube to follow along: [youtube.com/@pvamu_kpvu]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this challenge open to non-PVAMU alumni chapters of Divine Nine organizations?

This challenge is specifically for alumni members of Prairie View A&M's campus-affiliated Divine Nine organizations.

Where do the funds go?

Gifts support scholarships and student success initiatives at PVAMU, as designated by University Advancement.

Is my gift tax-deductible?

Yes. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, and donors will receive a gift receipt for tax purposes.

How does my organization join the challenge?

Divine Nine organizations and chapters interested in participating can contact the Division of University Advancement at development@pvamu.edu.

What happens at the end of the campaign?

In June 2027, each participating organization will present its total to President Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande at a collective check presentation.