people. The final phase of construction will increase capacity to 30,000 people. In fall 2018, Aaron "General" Walker donated $25 million to Panther stadium. A statue is soon to be built. Men's basketball All home basketball games are held in the William Nicks Building which was built in the early 1960s. The building has gone through several renovations since its inception and holds approximately 6,500 people. Baseball Prior to a double header against the Texas Southern Tigers, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the renovated baseball stadium on April 26, 2014. Along with the opening, the stadium was formally dedicated to former Panthers baseball coach, John W. Tankersley. The renovated stadium features seating for 512 including 192 chair backed seats, new concession stand, new restrooms, press box, and bricked dugouts. The stadium is also Wi-Fi enabled. The Panthers dedicated the stadium sweeping the double header winning 9–0 and 7–4. Marching Storm Prairie View A&M's marching band is officially known as the Marching Storm and has close to 300 active members. Some of the band accomplishments include performing at the Super Bowl, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a U.S. presidential inauguration, the Tournament of Roses Parade, the Honda Battle of the Bands, the Houston Rodeo, the grand opening of the NRG Stadium, and at a 2004 Dallas Cowboys game with Destiny's Child. The band made an appearance on MTV in 2011. In 2022, the band starred in a TV docuseries entitled "March" on The CW Network. From 1984 to 2009 the marching band was directed by George Edwards. The band is currently under the direction of Dr. Tim Zachary. Black Foxes The Black Foxes are the 15–20 member danceline that accompanies the band. Twirling Thunder The Twirling Thunder are the 20-25 member color guard that performs with the band. Notable alumni See also Ruth Simmons, First black president of an Ivy League institution and the first woman president of Prairie View A&M Flossie M. Byrd, First Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Prairie View A&M KPVU 91.3 FM Radio, Prairie View A&M radio station History of African Americans in Houston Notes References External links Webarchive template wayback links Educational institutions established in 1876 Historically black universities and colleges in the United States Land-grant universities and colleges Texas A&M University System Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Public universities and colleges in Texas