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UAPB Students Transformed By EmpowerU Professional Development Conference

Dr. Tommie Mabry, a four-time best-selling and award-winning author recognized for his story of resilience and transformation on platforms including The Jennifer Hudson Show, USA Today, PBS Network, and FOX Soul, opened EmpowerU, a two-day professional development conference for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) students on November 3-4, 2025. The event was hosted by the UAPB Office of Career Services and sponsored by Synchrony Financial.

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From Field to Future: Leadership Skills Take the Lead for UAPB Golden Lions Football Team

The Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute (ESLI) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently hosted an engaging and insightful workshop on Professionalism and Leadership for the UAPB Golden Lions Football team as part of their academic readiness program. The workshop offered practical guidance and interactive activities to enhance the team’s professional skills in interviewing, presentation, and leadership.

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Puerto Rican Student Represents UAPB on International Stage in Aquaculture Research

Samuel García Vázquez, a doctoral student in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, is advancing research that could improve commercial fish production while also breaking cultural barriers in the scientific community, according to his mentor, Dr. Dayan A. Perera, assistant professor of aquaculture at UAPB. Originally from Puerto […]

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UAPB Students Encourage Study Abroad Experiences to Strengthen Foreign Language Skills and Cross-Cultural Competency

Five University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) students recently returned from a study abroad program in the Central American country of Costa Rica, according to John Peterson, instructor of Spanish at UAPB. Organized by the UAPB Office of International Programs and Studies and the Department of English, Humanities and Foreign Languages, the month-long program […]

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UAPB Graduate Student Among Top Winners at AI in Agriculture Hackathon

Ram Babu Kurapati, a graduate research assistant in the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, was part of a team that earned third place at the AI in Agriculture Hackathon. Hosted by the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, the event gave graduate students from both of Arkansas’ land-grant […]

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Meet the Winners of the ASC UAPB Homecoming 2025 Coloring Activity

The Arts & Science Center (ASC) for Southeast Arkansas hosted a “Homecoming Coloring Activity,” featuring a coloring sheet of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Mascots, Legend, and Reign. Prizes were awarded to the top three winners.  Ten local K-6 elementary schools participated and submitted a total of 888 entries to the ASC for judging.  A’kari Miller, a 4th grader attending Coleman Elementary School, won first place. Dakota Brooks, a 5th grader attending Taylor Elementary School, won second place, and Autumn Washington, a 3rd grader attending Friendship Aspire Academy (Main Street), secured third place.

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Celebrating Alumni Through UAPB Throwback Posts

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Office of Alumni Affairs featured a series of notable social media posts on UAPB’s Facebook and Instagram pages, titled “Throwback Tuesday” and “Throwback Thursday” (TBT). These posts, which were part of a new initiative this year, aimed to highlight the 15 classes that celebrated their reunions during Homecoming 2025. In the months leading up to the Annual UAPB Alumni Assembly, the posts featured a variety of content, including unforgettable yearbook photos, interesting facts about each class, and personal stories from alumni, offering a comprehensive look back in anticipation of being recognized at the Annual UAPB Alumni Assembly.

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UAPB Expands Learning Horizons with Continued Coursera Partnership

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) announces the continuation of its partnership with Coursera, Inc., a global massive open online course provider based in the United States and founded in 2012 by Stanford University computer science professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller. Through the partnership, UAPB has 300 licenses that provide access to the full catalog, which contains over 13,000 individual courses and guided projects, more than 600 specializations, and over 150 industry professional certificates ranging from beginner to advanced levels. 

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UAPB Commissioned Officers Association Awards Scholarships to ROTC Cadets During UAPB Homecoming 2025

Each year during the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Homecoming week, the campus is graced by the return of UAPB Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Alumni. These honorable individuals not only mentor current program Cadets but also play a crucial role in selecting UAPB Commissioned Officers Association (COA) scholarship recipients, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to the ROTC program.

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