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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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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,…
At the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), a quiet technological revolution is underway, according to Dr. Yathish Ramena, director of the university’s Aquaculture and Fisheries Center of Excellence. Nitish Kumar Sankurabhukta, a researcher in the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, is leading the development of an artificial intelligence platform that could change how…