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The UAPB John McLinn Ross Players Continue Powerful Spring Productions Centering Black Stories and Voices

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…

Written by on March 16, 2026

UAPB’s 41st Annual African American Read-In Attracts Guests from Arkansas and Tennessee

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…

Written by on March 13, 2026

UAPB Observes National Procurement Month in March

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…

Written by on March 9, 2026

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 Researcher Nitish Sankurabhukta Pioneering AI to Transform Global Aquaculture Health, Expand Precision Access Worldwide

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…

Written by on March 6, 2026

UAPB Scholars Gain Executive Insight into Banking Careers Through Arvest Leadership Experience

For students in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute (ESLI), career preparation extends far beyond the classroom. It includes stepping into executive spaces, asking thoughtful questions, and seeing firsthand how academic preparation translates into opportunity. Recently, ESLI scholars participated in an executive leadership experience at Arvest Bank, reinforcing UAPB’s…

Written by on March 3, 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

UAPB Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute Awarded Over $500K from Walton Family Foundation

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has received a $512,925 award from the Walton Family Foundation to expand leadership development, career readiness, and workforce pathway programming through its Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute (ESLI), Chancellor Dr. Anthony Graham announced. The investment strengthens structured programming that includes internship placement, mentorship, public…

Written by on February 18, 2026

UAPB Enhances Career Readiness Program Through Advanced LMS Integration with Coursera

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has strengthened its position as a leader in digital learning by becoming one of the first institutions to test Coursera Inc.’s natively built, 1EdTech-certified LTI 1.3 integration—a secure, industry-approved technology standard that allows external learning platforms to connect directly inside a university’s learning management system, enabling single sign-on access and automatic grade sharing.

Written by on February 12, 2026

UAPB Staff Members and Alumna Named 2026 New Leaders Council Arkansas Fellows

Two staff members and an alumna of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) have been named 2026 New Leaders Council (NLC) Arkansas Fellows. Angela Howard, an Extension Program Aide in Agriculture & Family and Consumer Sciences, Jermaine L. Ramos, a Student Involvement Analyst in the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership (OSIL), and 2022 UAPB Alumna Alexandria Slater are among the 20 Arkansas fellows who were selected.

Written by on January 23, 2026