37th Southern Heritage Classic – THE BIG SHOWDOWN
Southern Heritage Classic fans, get ready for THE BIG SHOWDOWN!
The battle lines are drawn as two legendary HBCU marching bands bring their powerhouse sounds to Memphis, TN!
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UAPB Golden Lions to Face Morehouse in Natural State Football Kickoff Classic Aug. 29
The countdown is on! The Natural State Football Kickoff Classic is coming to War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock on Saturday, August 29, as the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions battle the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers! KICKOFF IS SET FOR 6:00 P.M. CENTRAL TIME! GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! #UAPB #UAPBGoldenLions
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.
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…
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 Announces Open Forum Schedule for Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement Finalists
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host open forum presentations for four finalists advancing in the search for the next vice chancellor for institutional advancement. The forums will give faculty, staff, alumni, supporters and members of the campus community an opportunity to meet each finalist and hear their vision for advancing UAPB’s…
UAPB Alumna Brenda Stallings Honored With Women’s Leadership Award
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) alumna Brenda Stallings, an attorney, educator and civic leader, was honored June 27 with the Irma Hunter Brown Women’s Leadership Award by the Arkansas Democratic Black Caucus during its annual Kennedy King Gala. Named in honor of the late Irma Hunter Brown, an AM&N graduate, civic leader, and…
Join Golden Lion Nation for the 2026 Natural State Kickoff Classic Press Conference
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletics Department invites fans, media, alumni, supporters, and community members to attend the official 2026 Natural State Kickoff Classic Press Conference as we kick off one of the most anticipated HBCU football matchups of the season. Join us as representatives from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden…
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 representatives explore AI-powered enrollment strategies at Engage Summit ’26
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — As artificial intelligence continues to reshape higher education, representatives from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff recently explored how AI-powered tools can strengthen enrollment, student success and the student experience. Chris Riggins, interim vice chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Success, and Joshua Strong, interim director of publications for Enrollment…