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UAPB Appoints Kristi Smith Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has appointed Kristi L. Smith as vice chancellor for institutional advancement, effective Nov. 9, 2026.

Smith brings nearly two decades of experience in higher education, institutional advancement, alumni engagement, fundraising, public relations, and strategic relationship development. She currently serves as associate vice chancellor for alumni and development at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she provides strategic leadership for alumni engagement, annual giving, planned giving, and corporate and foundation relations.

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Thank You, Little Rock!

On behalf of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, I extend our sincere appreciation to the City of Little Rock, War Memorial Stadium leadership and staff, our event partners, alumni, supporters, and everyone who helped make the inaugural Natural State Kickoff Classic a memorable celebration of HBCU excellence and Golden Lion Pride, culminating in a 35–15 victory for our Golden Lions.

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UAPB’s Transformative Role in Arkansas’ STEM Workforce Development Highlighted at the Arkansas Deans of Engineering Meeting

Dr. Grant W. Wangila, interim dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), recently presented the university’s vision and accomplishments in advancing Arkansas’ STEM workforce during the annual Arkansas Deans of Engineering Meeting held at the University of Arkansas. His presentation emphasized UAPB’s expanding role in…

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UAPB Reimagines Faculty & Staff Seminar as Institutional Excellence Summit

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) hosted an Institutional Excellence Summit (IES) August 10-14, 2026.  Formerly known as the Faculty & Staff Seminar, this year’s event was rebranded and expanded into a full week featuring pertinent updates, informative training and listening sessions, an employee awards luncheon, indoor campus cleanup, and an ice cream social.

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Message of Condolence from UAPB Chancellor Anthony Graham on the Passing of Dr. Edward B. Fort

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced the passing of Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Edward B. Fort, who died Aug. 9, 2026, at age 94 after a distinguished career in higher education and 17 years of leadership as N.C. A&T’s eighth chancellor.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Chancellor Anthony Graham, Ph.D., joins the N.C. A&T family and the broader HBCU community in remembering Dr. Fort’s extraordinary legacy and reflecting on the profound personal and professional impact of a mentor, colleague, and friend.

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