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Windgate Foundation Invests $5 Million to Transform Arts at UAPB

Largest Single Gift Strengthens UAPB’s Role as a Cultural Anchor for Arkansas and Beyond Backed by a historic $5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is poised to transform its academic programs for visual artists through bold new learning and creative spaces. Chancellor Anthony Graham announced Wednesday […]

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Arkansans Gain New Insights at Agriculture Farm Field Day in Lonoke

Over 300 attendees gathered at the Agriculture Farm Field Day to hear from agricultural scientists, researchers and faculty. The event was held recently at the Pearlie S. Reed/Robert L. Cole Small Farm Outreach Wetlands and Water Management Center (SFO-WWMC) on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Farm in Lonoke, Arkansas. Tractor-pulled trailers brought participants on […]

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Guidance on Potential Government Shutdown

In response to the potential federal government shutdown, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) shared the following communication with the campus community.

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Meet UAPB’s Dynamic Elected Student Leaders

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has completed the Fall 2025 Student Government Association (SGA) elections. Campus election results include SGA Officers, the UAPB Royal Court, and class presidents. The newly elected SGA Officers who will represent and advocate for their peers, fostering engagement and collaboration across campus, are: President: Aareyon Wallace, senior, Little Rock, Arkansas; Vice President: DMya Flint, junior, Bearden, Arkansas; Executive Secretary: Myla Ellis, junior; Executive Treasurer: Kasey Rowland, senior, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The university celebrates these new leaders during the 2025 Homecoming Week experience.

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UAPB Observes National POW/MIA Recognition Day

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is solemnly observing National POW/MIA Recognition Day on September 19, 2025.  This significant day, marked annually on the third Friday of September, is a profound tribute to prisoners of war (POW) and those still missing in action (MIA). It is a call for all Americans to deeply reflect on the sacrifices of our military service members and their families, and to proudly fly the POW/MIA flag in recognition of this unwavering commitment.  

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Celebrate National Whole Grains Month: A Healthy Choice for Families and Communities

September is National Whole Grains Month, an opportunity to celebrate the health, cultural and economic benefits of whole grains, according to Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., assistant professor of food service and restaurant management at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. “Whole grains are more than just a dietary choice – they are an […]

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UAPB Hosts Alice L. Walton School of Medicine Information Sessions

Pine Bluff, AR — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) Admission representatives on Monday afternoon and evening. Sept. 8, 2025. AWSOM’s first informational visit to the UAPB campus offers an opportunity to highlight partnership pathways for UAPB students and alumni interested in medicine, health education, and careers, encouraging them to learn more about AWSOM and potentially apply. According to the AWSOM website, “Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is reshaping medical education with a four-year MD program enhanced with a whole-person approach.” 

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