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The UAPB John McLinn Ross Players Continue Powerful Spring Productions Centering Black Stories and Voices

The John McLinn Ross Players at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) continue in its presentation of compelling spring theatre productions that center Black voices, lived experiences, and intimate storytelling through a vignette-style theatrical lens. The 2026 spring season’s next feature is The Spaces We Keep, taking place March 19-22, 2026.  The performances…

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UAPB’s 41st Annual African American Read-In Attracts Guests from Arkansas and Tennessee

The power of spoken word, poetry, and literature from African American writers and dramatists was celebrated during the 41st Annual African American Read-In at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Hosted by the UAPB Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages (EHFL) in collaboration with the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership, the…

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UAPB Observes National Procurement Month in March

March is National Procurement Month.  This is a time dedicated to recognizing the vital role of purchasing professionals in ensuring efficient, transparent, and strategic spending within public and private sectors, according to the National Association of Educational Procurement. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Office of Procurement is hosting events to highlight the…

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UAPB Art Instructor Featured in ASC Black History Month Exhibition “Blaque”

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) is featuring Blaque by UAPB Art & Design Instructor Jonathan Rashad Wright as a highlight of its 2026 Black History Month programming. The opening reception was held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 5–7 p.m., launching an exhibition that explores identity, heritage, grief, and resilience…

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Deadline Nearing for Jefferson County Scholarships to UAPB Students

Deadlines are approaching for scholarships available to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) students. Students are encouraged to review eligibility criteria and submit their applications soon, as some Jefferson County-based scholarship opportunities have specfic requirements and firm due dates in February.

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City of Pine Bluff Spotlights UAPB Student Interns in “The Pine Bluff Pulse”

The City of Pine Bluff is featuring University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) student interns in a new video series on YouTube titled “The Pine Bluff Pulse.”  In its debut episode, “Investing in the Future,” viewers meet each intern, witness the experience gained from city employees, and discover how the intern’s ideas and knowledge positively impact the local community.

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37th SOUTHERN HERITAGE CLASSIC SET FOR 2ND SATURDAY IN SEPTEMBER 2026

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.

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