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UAPB’s 41st Annual African American Read-In Attracts Guests from Arkansas and Tennessee

The power of spoken word, poetry, and literature from African American writers and dramatists was celebrated during the 41st Annual African American Read-In at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Hosted by the UAPB Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages (EHFL) in collaboration with the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership, the…

Written by on March 13, 2026

UAPB’s Dr. Suzzette Shaw Goldmon Selected for Council on Foreign Relations Educators Workshop

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) associate professor Dr. Suzzette Shaw Goldmon recently participated in the Council on Foreign Relations College and University Educators Workshop, a national program designed to help faculty incorporate global policy and international affairs topics into their teaching. Dr. Goldmon, program coordinator for Hospitality and Tourism Management in the UAPB…

Written by on March 11, 2026

UAPB Observes National Procurement Month in March

March is National Procurement Month.  This is a time dedicated to recognizing the vital role of purchasing professionals in ensuring efficient, transparent, and strategic spending within public and private sectors, according to the National Association of Educational Procurement. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Office of Procurement is hosting events to highlight the…

Written by on March 9, 2026

UAPB Museum Preserves the Legacy of Elizabeth Cash Green, Honoring a Life That Spanned Slavery to the Civil Rights Era

A framed photograph donated by alumnus LTC (RET) Amos King Jr. ensures the story of his great-grandmother—recognized by some historians as one of the last surviving formerly enslaved women in the United States will be preserved for future generations through the UAPB Museum and Cultural Center. As Black History Month transitions into Women’s History Month,…

Written by on March 8, 2026

Your Dream Career Awaits You at the UAPB Spring 2026 Career Summit

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) Office of Career Services announces the 2026 Spring Career Summit on Wednesday, March 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Kenneth L. Johnson Sr. Complex, H.O. Clemmons Arena (HPER). Over 50 organizations representing business and industry, government agencies, graduate and professional schools, and school districts…

Written by on March 2, 2026

UAPB Writer Honored as a Member of Black Arkansas Media in URBANE Magazine

Kim Jones Sneed, a public information writer in the Office of Communications at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), is featured in the February/March/April edition of URBANE Magazine. February 1, 2026 marked the fifth anniversary of the Arkansas based publication. In a segment titled “Black Arkansas Media Worthy News,” Dianna D. Donahue-Holley — editor and publisher —…

Written by on March 2, 2026

UAPB Art Instructor Featured in ASC Black History Month Exhibition “Blaque”

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) is featuring Blaque by UAPB Art & Design Instructor Jonathan Rashad Wright as a highlight of its 2026 Black History Month programming. The opening reception was held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 5–7 p.m., launching an exhibition that explores identity, heritage, grief, and resilience…

Written by on February 25, 2026

UAPB Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute Awarded Over $500K from Walton Family Foundation

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has received a $512,925 award from the Walton Family Foundation to expand leadership development, career readiness, and workforce pathway programming through its Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute (ESLI), Chancellor Dr. Anthony Graham announced. The investment strengthens structured programming that includes internship placement, mentorship, public…

Written by on February 18, 2026

Deadline Nearing for Jefferson County Scholarships to UAPB Students

Deadlines are approaching for scholarships available to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) students. Students are encouraged to review eligibility criteria and submit their applications soon, as some Jefferson County-based scholarship opportunities have specfic requirements and firm due dates in February.

Written by on February 16, 2026