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UAPB’s Thanksgiving Food Drive Unites Campus and Community

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) celebrated another impactful opportunity to serve as the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership hosted its Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive this November at the entrance of the L. A. Davis Student Union. The event brought together student organizations, academic departments, campus offices, and community partners to support individuals and families in need during the holiday season, fostering a sense of community pride and shared purpose.

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UAPB Faculty Member and Alumna Dr. Tamara P. Glover Crowned Mrs. USA International Global 2025–2026

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.

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UAPB Scholars Connect With Global Executives at the Unity Summit 2025

The Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute (ESLI) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) participated in the Unity Summit 2025, a two-day leadership and innovation conference held at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Heartland Whole Health Institute in Bentonville, Arkansas, in November.

This year’s theme, “Voices That Shape, Futures That Rise,” reflected the Summit’s mission to bridge generations and industries through the pillars of Culture, Wellness, and Opportunity, exploring key areas like Health and Wellness, Education and Literacy, Economic Opportunity, and Media and Culture.  The event brought together top-performing students, global executives, and leaders from major companies, including Walmart, Netflix, Procter & Gamble, Tyson Foods, and Riceland.

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Remembering UAPB Alumni and The Golden Thirteen for Veterans Day 2025

For Veterans Day 2025, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is highlighting some of its distinguished veteran alumni. Lt. Col. (Retired) Grover L. Gibson, ’70, recently highlighted the achievements of Jesse Walter Arbor and Dalton L. Baugh, Sr., fellow alumni of Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical and Normal College (AM&N), now UAPB. Their accomplishments broke the Navy’s color barrier for officer ranks, paving the way for future African American servicemembers. Arbor and Baugh were members of the U.S. Navy’s Black Officer Training Program, known as The Golden Thirteen.

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UAPB Students Transformed By EmpowerU Professional Development Conference

Dr. Tommie Mabry, a four-time best-selling and award-winning author recognized for his story of resilience and transformation on platforms including The Jennifer Hudson Show, USA Today, PBS Network, and FOX Soul, opened EmpowerU, a two-day professional development conference for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) students on November 3-4, 2025. The event was hosted by the UAPB Office of Career Services and sponsored by Synchrony Financial.

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From Field to Future: Leadership Skills Take the Lead for UAPB Golden Lions Football Team

The Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute (ESLI) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently hosted an engaging and insightful workshop on Professionalism and Leadership for the UAPB Golden Lions Football team as part of their academic readiness program. The workshop offered practical guidance and interactive activities to enhance the team’s professional skills in interviewing, presentation, and leadership.

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Meet the Winners of the ASC UAPB Homecoming 2025 Coloring Activity

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.

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Celebrating Alumni Through UAPB Throwback Posts

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Office of Alumni Affairs featured a series of notable social media posts on UAPB’s Facebook and Instagram pages, titled “Throwback Tuesday” and “Throwback Thursday” (TBT). These posts, which were part of a new initiative this year, aimed to highlight the 15 classes that celebrated their reunions during Homecoming 2025. In the months leading up to the Annual UAPB Alumni Assembly, the posts featured a variety of content, including unforgettable yearbook photos, interesting facts about each class, and personal stories from alumni, offering a comprehensive look back in anticipation of being recognized at the Annual UAPB Alumni Assembly.

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