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UAPB Museum Preserves the Legacy of Elizabeth Cash Green, Honoring a Life That Spanned Slavery to the Civil Rights Era

A framed photograph donated by alumnus LTC (RET) Amos King Jr. ensures the story of his great-grandmother—recognized by some historians as one of the last surviving formerly enslaved women in the United States will be preserved for future generations through the UAPB Museum and Cultural Center. As Black History Month transitions into Women’s History Month,…

Written by on March 8, 2026

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…

Written by on February 25, 2026

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.

Written by on February 16, 2026

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.

Written by on February 2, 2026

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.

Written by on January 29, 2026

UAPB TV Documentary Selected for Texas Film Festival Screening

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is proud to announce that The Shine King, a 2025 UAPB TV documentary, has been officially selected for screening at the Denton Black Film Festival (DBFF). The film will screen on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 1:05 p.m. at the historic Campus Theatre in Denton, Texas.

Written by on January 9, 2026

Social House Vodka Partners with UAPB to Power the Gold Standard Campaign Benefiting Student-Athletes

Social House Vodka today announced a new partnership with The Gold Standard, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and official charitable partner of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), to launch 1873 Gold Standard, a purpose-driven annual campaign designed to support UAPB student-athletes while engaging alumni, fans, and the broader HBCU and sports community.  

Written by on January 7, 2026

UAPB and Little Rock School District Announced Innovative Hydroponic Plant Systems Career Pathway

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and the Little Rock School District (LRSD) announced a new partnership in mid-December 2025, establishing the Hydroponic Plant Systems Career Pathway at Little Rock Southwest High School (LRSWHS). The initiative marks a significant step forward in expanding access to high-skill, high-demand career preparation in agriculture, STEM, and emerging Agri-Technology fields for Arkansas students.

Written by on January 6, 2026