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Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., associate professor of foodservice and restaurant management at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), recently won the Delta Chapter’s Chef of the Year award during the Annual Delta Diamond Chef Awards Gala and Competition at Saracen Casino Resort Event Center in Pine Bluff. The event was hosted by the American…
Written by on June 22, 2026
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has named Jacquese “Jai” Starling as the new director of Research and Sponsored Programs. Starling brings more than a decade of experience in sponsored programs administration, federal grant compliance, and post-award financial strategy to UAPB. “Please join us in welcoming Jai to the UAPB family,” says Dr.…
Written by on June 12, 2026
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff joined community partners for Go Orange Day on Friday, June 6, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center in support of Gun Violence Awareness. UAPB was represented by academic information tables featuring faculty, students, and alumni who connected with attendees and shared information about the university’s programs, student experiences,…
Written by on June 8, 2026
Hot Springs, AR (April 7, 2026) – The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF), in partnership with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), will launch its America250 series on April 23 as part of the 153-year-old 1890 Land-Grant HBCU’s Founders’ Week celebration by co-hosting this year’s UAPB Film Festival, along with a screening…
Written by on April 8, 2026
Wall Street is coming to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)! An exclusive Investment Workshop for students, faculty and alumni will take place on Monday, April 13, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the STEM Building Conference Room. The facilitator will be Brian Oh, a professional Hedge Fund Manager from Wall…
Written by on April 8, 2026
Tim Campbell, executive director of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute, has been named as one of the 2026 Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 honorees. “Congratulations to Tim Campbell on being named to Arkansas Business’ 40 Under 40,” a formal captioning read. “Each year, Arkansas Business recognizes 40 individuals…
Written by on April 3, 2026
Research by a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) faculty member is contributing to national conversations on leadership development by examining how family support shapes the leadership journeys of minority women. Dr. Yunru Shen, instructor in the Merchandising, Textiles and Design Program within the Department of Human Sciences, recently presented her research at the…
Written by on April 3, 2026
Ta’Yanna “Tee” Dandridge, senior research/program assistant in the Office of International Programs and Studies at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has been selected as the 2026 Sara’s Wish Foundation Fellow by The Forum on Education Abroad. The fellowship is awarded annually to one emerging professional in international education who demonstrates potential for…
Written by on March 23, 2026
Little Rock, Ark. — Fourteen students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute (ESLI) participated in the annual L.C. & Daisy Bates Brunch on Saturday, March 14, 2026, gaining valuable exposure to leadership, history, and civic engagement. Through the generous support of corporate partner West Fraser Timber, ESLI scholars…
Written by on March 20, 2026
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) was recognized for its contributions to the Delta Rhythm & Bayous (DRB) – Blues and Wellness Plaza during its recent grand opening. Beautiful blue skies and unseasonably warm temperatures provided an ideal backdrop at 3rd Avenue and Main Streets (Bobby Rush Way) in Downtown Pine Bluff, AR. …
Written by on March 20, 2026