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UAPB’s First Fulbright Day Strengthens International Leadership

The first Fulbright Day at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) was held on May 1, 2025, as a collaboration between the UAPB Office of International Programs and Studies (OIPS) and the Arkansas Chapter of the Fulbright Association.  Named in honor of Senator J. William Fulbright, U.S. Senator for Arkansas, 1945-1974, who also served as Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Fulbright Programs for students, scholars, artists, professionals, and others have supported and promoted global understanding across national borders.

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Meet the Exceptional Scholars Awarded the UAPB Spring 2025 Chancellor’s Medallion

The University of Arkansas Pine Bluff (UAPB) Chancellor’s Medallion, the highest honor presented during the commencement ceremony, has been awarded to five exceptional students. We proudly announce the recipients of the UAPB Spring 2025 Chancellor’s Medallion, who will be honored at the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.

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Social Work Graduate Reflects on Journey Defined by Grit and Determination

As she prepares to graduate Saturday with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), Janiya Fellows reflects on a journey defined by resilience, growth, and firsts. A first-generation college student, Fellows has not only excelled academically— earning the prestigious Chancellor’s Medallion in the School of Arts and […]

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UAPB Golf Team Makes History as HBCU National Champions 

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) men’s golf team made history this week, capturing the 2025 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship at the renowned Whistling Straits course in Kohler, Wisconsin. This landmark achievement marks UAPB’s first-ever HBCU National Championship in men’s golf and a historic milestone for HBCU athletics. #UAPB

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Announces $1 Million Estate Gift

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently announced a $1 million gift provided to the university from the estate of Hildegard Karlin. The multilevel gift establishes a new endowment, “The Dr. Arthur and Hildegard Karlin Scholarship Fund” in Accounting, Taxation, and Faculty Research. The gift, which is part of a broader bequest from […]

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Mark Your Calendars: UAPB’s Founders’ Week Starts Monday with a Tree Planting Ceremony

A tree-planting ceremony will commemorate the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) 152nd Founders’ Week Celebration and National Arbor Day. It will be a momentous occasion that connects us to our rich history and legacy.   This event, scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2025, at 10 a.m. near the W.E. O’Bryant Bell Tower on the UAPB campus, is open to all. A Leyland Cypress tree will be planted, marking the start of exciting and historical UAPB Founders’ Week events. We extend a warm invitation to students, faculty, staff, and the public to join us. For more information on UAPB’s 152nd Founders’ Week, go to UAPB.EDU.

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The Art of Fine Dining: A Skill Set for Scholars at UAPB

A group of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) scholars recently learned the proper protocol and behaviors for interacting with current and prospective employers in a dining setting. The UAPB’s Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute (ESLI), a program dedicated to fostering leadership skills and professional development among students, showcased the art of fine dining as the host of its second annual dining event. The comprehensive table etiquette workshop used a full-course meal as the template for learning.

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Entergy Arkansas announces initiative to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy Arkansas recently launched a new initiative – The Power of Prosperity – a partnership to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) while simultaneously providing students with additional educational opportunities to empower them to build generational wealth. This 10-year, $20 million initiative is part of Entergy’s commitment to HBCUs across the […]

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Book Signing for Alumna Author Saige-Annette Jarrett at UAPB Library

The John Brown John Watson Memorial Library System at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host a book signing event for author Saige-Annette Jarrett, featuring her latest psychological suspense and romance novel, The Stranger in My Soul. This special event will take place on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Howard-Sykes Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

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UAPB Alumna Trailblazer for Women in the Armed Forces

Brigadier General Tomika M. Seaberry, a 1997 UAPB ROTC Program graduate, has a new assignment, according to an announcement from the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. Seaberry has been assigned a significant role as Military Deputy Office of the Chief Army Reserve G-3/5/7 (Individual Mobilized Augmentee), Office of the Chief Army Reserve, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. She most recently served as Commander (Troop Program Unit), 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), Joint Base Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

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