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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…

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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 —…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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UAPB Enhances Career Readiness Program Through Advanced LMS Integration with Coursera

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has strengthened its position as a leader in digital learning by becoming one of the first institutions to test Coursera Inc.’s natively built, 1EdTech-certified LTI 1.3 integration—a secure, industry-approved technology standard that allows external learning platforms to connect directly inside a university’s learning management system, enabling single sign-on access and automatic grade sharing.

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KATV Channel 7 Spotlights UAPB research

Click Here to Watch KATV Channel 7 Feature A natural compound found in rice may help protect cells from age-related damage, according to Dr. Sankar Devarajan, associate professor of nutrition for the Department of Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Dr. Devarajan is leading a study focused on gamma-oryzanol, a nutrient-rich…

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City of Pine Bluff Spotlights UAPB Student Interns in “The Pine Bluff Pulse”

The City of Pine Bluff is featuring University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) student interns in a new video series on YouTube titled “The Pine Bluff Pulse.”  In its debut episode, “Investing in the Future,” viewers meet each intern, witness the experience gained from city employees, and discover how the intern’s ideas and knowledge positively impact the local community.

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