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UAPB’s Tim Campbell Named 2026 Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 Honoree

Tim Campbell, executive director of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute, has been named as one of the 2026 Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 honorees. “Congratulations to Tim Campbell on being named to Arkansas Business’ 40 Under 40,” a formal captioning read.  “Each year, Arkansas Business recognizes 40 individuals…

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UAPB Launches AI and Data Center to Improve Student Outcomes, Drive Rural Innovation and Workforce Opportunity Across the Delta

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has launched the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (CAIDA), a university-wide initiative to integrate artificial intelligence and data analytics across academics, research, and institutional operations while accelerating economic opportunity across the Arkansas–Mississippi Delta. Approved by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees, CAIDA strengthens UAPB’s…

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Pine Bluff Branch NAACP 2026 ACT-SO Program Kick Off Features UAPB’s ESLI, Administrators, Faculty, Staff, and Community Leaders

The 2026 season has officially opened for the Pine Bluff NAACP ACT-SO (Afro-Academics, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics) Program.  Competitions began March 7, 2026, and continue through April 11, 2026.  University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) administrators, faculty, and staff, as well as community leaders, have served as judges for the competitions. Prior to…

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UAPB to Present Multimedia Communications Week April 6-10, 2026

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Multimedia Communication will present Multimedia Communications Week April 6-10, 2026.  This year’s theme is “Multimedia: Multiple Pathways.” This week-long event serves as a showcase for the UAPB Department of Multimedia Communication, which prepares students for careers in television, newspapers, and digital media.  UAPB graduates who work…

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UAPB Social Work Faculty and Students Present at State Conference on Maternal Mental Health

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Social Work was proudly represented at the Social Work Action Coalition (SWAC) Conference, where faculty and students delivered a powerful and impactful presentation on maternal mental health. Dr. Tamara Glover, LCSW, Associate Professor of Social Work, alongside Ms. Felicia Cooper, MSW, Interim Department Chair, and…

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UAPB Recognized as Partner of Delta Rhythm & Bayous Blues & Wellness Plaza

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) was recognized for its contributions to the Delta Rhythm & Bayous (DRB) – Blues and Wellness Plaza during its recent grand opening.  Beautiful blue skies and unseasonably warm temperatures provided an ideal backdrop at 3rd Avenue and Main Streets (Bobby Rush Way) in Downtown Pine Bluff, AR. …

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The UAPB John McLinn Ross Players Continue Powerful Spring Productions Centering Black Stories and Voices

The John McLinn Ross Players at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) continue in its presentation of compelling spring theatre productions that center Black voices, lived experiences, and intimate storytelling through a vignette-style theatrical lens. The 2026 spring season’s next feature is The Spaces We Keep, taking place March 19-22, 2026.  The performances…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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