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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…

Written by on July 24, 2026

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…

Written by on July 14, 2026

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…

Written by on July 2, 2026

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…

Written by on June 22, 2026

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…

Written by on June 12, 2026