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Arkansans Gain New Insights at Agriculture Farm Field Day in Lonoke

Over 300 attendees gathered at the Agriculture Farm Field Day to hear from agricultural scientists, researchers and faculty. The event was held recently at the Pearlie S. Reed/Robert L. Cole Small Farm Outreach Wetlands and Water Management Center (SFO-WWMC) on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Farm in Lonoke, Arkansas. Tractor-pulled trailers brought participants on […]

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Guidance on Potential Government Shutdown

In response to the potential federal government shutdown, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) shared the following communication with the campus community.

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Meet UAPB’s Dynamic Elected Student Leaders

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has completed the Fall 2025 Student Government Association (SGA) elections. Campus election results include SGA Officers, the UAPB Royal Court, and class presidents. The newly elected SGA Officers who will represent and advocate for their peers, fostering engagement and collaboration across campus, are: President: Aareyon Wallace, senior, Little Rock, Arkansas; Vice President: DMya Flint, junior, Bearden, Arkansas; Executive Secretary: Myla Ellis, junior; Executive Treasurer: Kasey Rowland, senior, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The university celebrates these new leaders during the 2025 Homecoming Week experience.

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UAPB Observes National POW/MIA Recognition Day

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is solemnly observing National POW/MIA Recognition Day on September 19, 2025.  This significant day, marked annually on the third Friday of September, is a profound tribute to prisoners of war (POW) and those still missing in action (MIA). It is a call for all Americans to deeply reflect on the sacrifices of our military service members and their families, and to proudly fly the POW/MIA flag in recognition of this unwavering commitment.  

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Celebrate National Whole Grains Month: A Healthy Choice for Families and Communities

September is National Whole Grains Month, an opportunity to celebrate the health, cultural and economic benefits of whole grains, according to Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., assistant professor of food service and restaurant management at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. “Whole grains are more than just a dietary choice – they are an […]

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UAPB Hosts Alice L. Walton School of Medicine Information Sessions

Pine Bluff, AR — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) Admission representatives on Monday afternoon and evening. Sept. 8, 2025. AWSOM’s first informational visit to the UAPB campus offers an opportunity to highlight partnership pathways for UAPB students and alumni interested in medicine, health education, and careers, encouraging them to learn more about AWSOM and potentially apply. According to the AWSOM website, “Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is reshaping medical education with a four-year MD program enhanced with a whole-person approach.” 

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UAPB awarded $511,480 to support first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities through TRIO Student Support Services

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) a federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant totaling $511,480 for the 2025- 2026 academic year to improve college retention and graduation rates among low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities. This award marks the continuation of TRIO SSS services on the UAPB campus. Since 1985, the program has served hundreds of students, helping them stay in school, earn degrees, and build meaningful careers.

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Countdown to UAPB Homecoming 2025: What You Need to Know

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Homecoming celebration is set for October 5-11, 2025. The annual week-long experience brings together alumni, students, faculty, staff, fans from across the country, and surrounding communities. UAPB’s Homecoming continues a rich HBCU tradition with lively activities, including a parade that will feature floats and marching bands, along with concerts, Greek step shows, reunions, open houses, a golf tournament, outdoor festivals, and an exciting football game against Westgate Christian College. And we are honored to welcome Alumnus Perry Stuckey as this year’s Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal. 

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