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UAPB Track & Field Student-Athletes Among Top UAPB Chancellor’s Medallion Recipients at Fall 2025 Commencement

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) honored five graduates with the Chancellor’s Medallion at the Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The Chancellor’s Medallion is UAPB’s highest academic honor, awarded to the top graduate from each school based on cumulative GPA. The ceremony is available on UAPB TV. Notably, the top three overall recipients, Ashley Robinson,  Kaiél Kimble, and Cornelia D. Watts, who earned the highest GPAs among all graduates, were also Golden Lion student-athletes from the UAPB Track & Field program,

Written by on December 13, 2025

Twin Sisters Among Four UAPB Cadets to Be Commissioned at Fall 2025 Commencement

The Division of Military Science at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is scheduled to commission four officers, including a set of twins, during the 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025.  The cadets include twin sisters Kaelyn and Kaiél Kimble of Houston, Texas; Zaria Moore of Little Rock, Arkansas; and Jakhyris Williams of Cleveland, Mississippi. The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program provides the Army with quality, competent, agile, and adaptive leaders as commissioned officers. Students who participate in the program enhance their understanding of leadership and have a greater appreciation for excellence.

Written by on December 12, 2025

UAPB Students Attend 12th Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit in Atlanta, Georgia

For the first time in nearly a decade, five students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) attended the 12th Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit, held in Atlanta, Georgia. The event, founded by attorney and educator Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Ed.M., is the nation’s only pre-law event dedicated exclusively to empowering HBCU students interested in pursuing careers in law, according to its website.

Written by on December 4, 2025

UAPB Will Honor Its Fall 2025 Graduates at the 172nd Commencement

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host its 172nd commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, located at 1 Convention Center Plaza. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., with the processional starting at 9:45 a.m. UAPB is thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates and the resilience they demonstrated throughout their academic journey. The event will also be livestreamed on UAPB TV YouTube channel. Dr. Charlie Nelms will serve as the commencement speaker.

Written by on December 2, 2025

UAPB Coaches Named to 2026 Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame

November 30 marked a historic day for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) as two iconic figures in Golden Lion athletics, former head football coach Lee A. Hardman Sr. and current head women’s basketball coach Erica Smith (Taylor) Leak, were named to the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The distinguished duo, whose careers span generations and embody excellence across Arkansas athletics, now take their place among the state’s most celebrated coaches, athletes, and leaders, underscoring the importance of this achievement for UAPB and the community.

Written by on December 1, 2025

UAPB’s Tobacco Cessation Program Urges Arkansans to Manage Holiday Stress to Avoid Reverting to Tobacco Use

As holiday gatherings, financial pressures, and end-of-year demands increase, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Tobacco Cessation Program is encouraging Arkansans to prioritize their mental health and avoid returning to harmful habits such as smoking, vaping, or other forms of tobacco use. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stress is […]

Written by on December 1, 2025

UAPB’s Thanksgiving Food Drive Unites Campus and Community

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) celebrated another impactful opportunity to serve as the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership hosted its Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive this November at the entrance of the L. A. Davis Student Union. The event brought together student organizations, academic departments, campus offices, and community partners to support individuals and families in need during the holiday season, fostering a sense of community pride and shared purpose.

Written by on November 28, 2025

UAPB’s Fall 2025 Dallas Career Tour Expands Horizons for Student-Athletes

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Student-Athlete Development Office hosted the Fall 2025 Student-Athlete Development Career Tour in Dallas, Texas, on November 18–19, 2025. Ten UAPB student-athletes participated in this two-day experiential learning opportunity designed to broaden their professional knowledge and industry exposure beyond athletics, showcasing the program’s effectiveness in preparing students for diverse careers and encouraging continued support.

Written by on November 26, 2025

Inaugural Leadership Summit Hosted by UAPB Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute

The Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute (ESLI) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) hosted an inaugural Leadership Summit on Thursday, November 20, 2025.  UAPB students, joined by professionals and community leaders from the Arkansas Delta, assembled for ESLI’s first event of this kind.

Written by on November 25, 2025

UAPB Faculty Member and Alumna Dr. Tamara P. Glover Crowned Mrs. USA International Global 2025–2026

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) proudly announces that Dr. Tamara P. Glover, Associate Professor of Social Work, has been crowned Mrs. USA International Global 2025–2026, marking a historic achievement for the institution. Dr. Glover is the first UAPB alumna and current faculty member to earn a national pageant title, marking a landmark accomplishment that brings meaningful recognition to the university.

Written by on November 21, 2025