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The Southern Heritage Classic, one of the nation’s premier HBCU Classics, will return to its historic calendar time slot, the second Saturday in September – Sept. 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. – with a rematch of last year’s exciting SWAC contest featuring the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Alcorn State University.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) proudly announces that Dr. Tamara P. Glover, Associate Professor of Social Work, has been crowned Mrs. USA International Global 2025–2026, marking a historic achievement for the institution. Dr. Glover is the first UAPB alumna and current faculty member to earn a national pageant title, marking a landmark accomplishment that brings meaningful recognition to the university.
The Arts & Science Center (ASC) for Southeast Arkansas hosted a “Homecoming Coloring Activity,” featuring a coloring sheet of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Mascots, Legend, and Reign. Prizes were awarded to the top three winners. Ten local K-6 elementary schools participated and submitted a total of 888 entries to the ASC for judging. A’kari Miller, a 4th grader attending Coleman Elementary School, won first place. Dakota Brooks, a 5th grader attending Taylor Elementary School, won second place, and Autumn Washington, a 3rd grader attending Friendship Aspire Academy (Main Street), secured third place.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is solemnly observing National POW/MIA Recognition Day on September 19, 2025. This significant day, marked annually on the third Friday of September, is a profound tribute to prisoners of war (POW) and those still missing in action (MIA). It is a call for all Americans to deeply reflect on the sacrifices of our military service members and their families, and to proudly fly the POW/MIA flag in recognition of this unwavering commitment.
On Thursday, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announced that 2,800 people visited the 2nd annual Juneteenth in the Bluff: Arts & Culture Festival in downtown Pine Bluff on Friday, June 20.
R&B Legend Lenny Williams Headlines 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host the 2nd annual Juneteenth in the Bluff: Arts & Culture Festival on Friday, June 20 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Pine Bluff’s downtown Delta Rhythm and Bayous Cultural District at 3rd & Main Streets. […]