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UAPB Librarian Presents AI Smart Tools at National STEM Librarians Conference

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Librarian Shenise McGhee was a featured panelist who presented on cutting-edge AI-Powered Smart Tools at the 2025 STEM Librarians South Conference hosted by the University of Texas at Arlington. This annual conference, held both virtually and in-person, brings together STEM librarians from across the United States and beyond to exchange ideas, strategies, and innovations in areas such as library instruction, reference services, collection development, and outreach.

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Join Drs. Finney and Davis for A Special Talk On the Legacy of UAPB Professor Joseph Carter Corbin

Join Dr. Gladys Turney Finney in conversation with Dr. Kimberley Davis, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) School of Education, Dean and Professor, to commemorate Professor Joseph Carter Corbin and the opening of Branch Normal College (now UAPB) in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, over 150 years ago. Branch Normal College opened the doors to what would become a major center of learning for African Americans in Arkansas, starting with just seven students. On Wednesday, September 03, 2025, from  12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, the talk highlights Corbin’s groundbreaking contributions to education as part of the Legacies & Lunch series, a free program of CALS Butler Center for Arkansas Studies about Arkansas-related topics.

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Committed to The Pride: From Miss UAPB to Faculty to Mrs. Arkansas 2025

Dr. Tamara P. Glover, Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has been crowned Mrs. Arkansas 2025 under the prestigious USA World Pageant Organization, a renowned platform for women’s empowerment and leadership. In November 2025, she will carry the pride of her alma mater, her students, and the State of Arkansas onto the national stage, with the opportunity to advance and represent the United States internationally.

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Unlock Your Future at the UAPB Fall 2025 Career Summit

Get ready for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Fall 2025 Career Summit! The UAPB Office of Career Services is thrilled to announce this exciting event, scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Kenneth L. Johnson Sr. Complex, H.O. Clemmons Arena (HPER). We have an impressive lineup of 46 organizations representing business/industry, government agencies, graduate/professional schools, and school districts.

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UAPB’s Commitment to Leadership Development Shines at ESLI Graduation

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) marked a significant milestone in its journey of academic excellence and leadership with the Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute (ESLI) graduation ceremony, which included student recognition, internship placement announcements, faculty, administration and student remarks and a keynote address by the CEO of the Pine Bluff Black Chamber of Commerce.

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UAPB Announces Fall 2025 New Student Orientation

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is excited to kick off New Student Orientation (NSO) sessions this summer to welcome the Fall 2025 class! The first of six sessions is scheduled for Friday, June 6. We are committed to supporting our incoming students in a smooth transition to our institution and look forward to the opportunity to welcome them.

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Welcome Reception Held for Chancellor-Elect Dr. Anthony Graham

Dr. Anthony Graham, a seasoned academic leader with a proven track record of success, will officially join the UAPB community on July 1 as the Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). He was welcomed at a reception held at the historic DuBocage House in Pine Bluff.

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A New Era for UAPB Theater: From The Color Purple to Memphis the Musical

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Theater Department is undergoing a remarkable revitalization, a testament to the collective efforts of faculty, students, and the community. As UAPB ends the 2025 spring semester, Taijee Bunch, in his first year as UAPB’s theater instructor, has directed the production of The Color Purple, The Musical in April and is currently working as the director for Memphis the Musical, set to grace the Catherine M. Bellamy Theater at The Arts & Science Center, 701 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff, from July 17-20, 2025.

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