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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Secures More than $512,000 to Support Graduate Apprenticeships and Faculty Research

Federal award will fund 27 graduate student apprenticeships and 20 faculty research projects. PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has received $512,212 in supplemental federal funding to support 27 graduate student apprenticeships and 20 faculty research projects, expanding opportunities for students and strengthening the university’s research capacity. The one-year…

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Tyson Foods Invests $100,000 in UAPB Career Readiness and Workforce Resilience

PINE BLUFF, Ark. —Tyson Foods announced today a $100,000 investment in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Office of Career Services, opening Homecoming week with new funding for student career preparation and mentorship and outreach to high school students across the Arkansas Delta. “As an 1890 land-grant university, UAPB has a responsibility to…

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UAPB Receives $1.6 Million in Additional Federal Title III Funding

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will receive $1.6 million in additional federal funding through the U.S. Department of Education’s Title III Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program to support institutional capacity and advance student success.

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UAPB Dining Ranked Among Top 5 Colleges in Arkansas for Best Campus Food

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Dining has been ranked among the Top 5 Colleges in Arkansas for Campus Food. The recognition comes from Niche, a national college-ranking and review platform that evaluates colleges and universities across the United States. Niche rankings are based on student surveys, statistical data, and comprehensive analysis across…

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Professor Joseph Carter Corbin Day to be Celebrated on September 27

Professor Joseph Carter Corbin, founder of Branch Normal College – now known as the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) – will be honored on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Professor Joseph Carter Corbin Day and UAPB will be observed during a special community celebration scheduled to take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.…

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UAPB to Host 66th Annual Rural Life Conference Nov. 4-6

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host its 66th Rural Life Conference Wednesday, Nov. 4 through Friday, November 6. The conference will be held at the Kenneth L. Johnson HPER Complex, 1542 L.A. “Prexy” Davis Drive, on the UAPB campus. This year’s theme is “An Experience Blending Education, Community and Celebration.” The…

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Career Opportunities are Endless at the UAPB Fall 2026 Career Summit

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) Office of Career Services announces the 2026 Fall Career Summit on Wednesday, September 30 from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. in the Kenneth L. Johnson Sr. Complex, H.O. Clemmons Arena (HPER), on the UAPB campus. BUSINESS & INDUSTRY This year, 66 organizations representing business and industry, government agencies,…

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