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News Categories: Academic programs
UAPB Prepares to Welcome New Students for 2026 Move-In Day
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will welcome new first-year students and transfer students—and their families—to campus during 2026 New Student Move-In Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
UAPB Names Interim Chairperson of the Department of Chemistry and Physics
The School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Bee Kelley as interim chairperson of the Department of Chemistry and Physics, effective immediately.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Announces Dr. Derrick Cohens as Chair of the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Derrick Cohens as the Chair of the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages in the School of Arts and Sciences. His appointment became effective on July 1, 2026, according to Dr. Grant Wangila, interim dean of the School…
UAPB Introduces Mane Materials Program to Simplify Course Material Access and Support Student Readiness
Beginning Fall 2026, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will launch Mane Materials, a Total Access course materials program designed to simplify how students receive their required materials and ensure they are ready to learn on the first day of class. With Mane Materials, required course materials are automatically prepared for all students…
How Research Could Make Shrimp a Big Arkansas Revenue Stream
Arkansas has long been synonymous with catfish production, but researchers at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) believe the state’s aquaculture future may be much broader and potentially much more profitable. At the center of that effort is Dr. Yathish Ramena, director of the Center of Excellence within UAPB’s Department of Aquaculture and…
UAPB Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading
Graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) have earned A grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, K – 6 Grades: A (View grade…
UAPB Student Team Earns Second Place Overall and Best Presentation Award at National HBCU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Event
A student team from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) earned Second Place Overall and the Best Presentation Award at the 2026 HBCU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Event at the Westin Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. The annual event brought together more than 30 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) for a multiday experience…
UAPB Junior Christian Ford Selected for Tjuana Byrd Internship Program
Christian Ford, a junior at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has been selected for this year’s Tjuana Byrd Internship Program, the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) has announced. “Designed to remove barriers and expand access to high-demand STEAM careers, this 12-week program continues to create pathways to success for young women across…
UAPB Graduate Program Helps Veteran Educator Reach New Leadership Milestones
For many adult learners, higher education is not a straight path but a journey marked by career transitions, family responsibilities, and a commitment to lifelong growth. At the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), Thomas D. Noble III embodies that spirit. The 61-year-old educator recently earned his second master’s degree from UAPB, completing a…