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How Research Could Make Shrimp a Big Arkansas Revenue Stream

Arkansas has long been synonymous with catfish production, but researchers at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) believe the state’s aquaculture future may be much broader and potentially much more profitable. At the center of that effort is Dr. Yathish Ramena, director of the Center of Excellence within UAPB’s Department of Aquaculture and…

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UAPB Alumna Brenda Stallings Honored With Women’s Leadership Award

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) alumna Brenda Stallings, an attorney, educator and civic leader, was honored June 27 with the Irma Hunter Brown Women’s Leadership Award by the Arkansas Democratic Black Caucus during its annual Kennedy King Gala.  Named in honor of the late Irma Hunter Brown, an AM&N graduate, civic leader, and…

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Join Golden Lion Nation for the 2026 Natural State Kickoff Classic Press Conference

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Athletics Department invites fans, media, alumni, supporters, and community members to attend the official 2026 Natural State Kickoff Classic Press Conference as we kick off one of the most anticipated HBCU football matchups of the season. Join us as representatives from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden…

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UAPB Student Team Earns Second Place Overall and Best Presentation Award at National HBCU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Event

A student team from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) earned Second Place Overall and the Best Presentation Award at the 2026 HBCU Entrepreneurship and Innovation Event at the Westin Atlanta Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. The annual event brought together more than 30 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) for a multiday experience…

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UAPB representatives explore AI-powered enrollment strategies at Engage Summit ’26

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — As artificial intelligence continues to reshape higher education, representatives from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff recently explored how AI-powered tools can strengthen enrollment, student success and the student experience. Chris Riggins, interim vice chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Success, and Joshua Strong, interim director of publications for Enrollment…

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