News Categories: Research/Extension

UAPB Researcher to Study Rice Bran’s Potential Health Benefits

Dr. Swathi Nedunchezian has joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Human Sciences. She will work under the mentorship of Dr. Sankar Devarajan, professor and program director of nutrition and food science. At UAPB, she will contribute to a project investigating the medicinal properties of…

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Staying Hydrated Is Key to Preventing Heat Illness During Summer, UAPB Nutrition Expert Says

As temperatures climb during the summer months, staying properly hydrated is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your health, according to Rachel L. Luckett, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences. Luckett said that adequate…

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UAPB Graduate Students Earn Top Honors at AR-BIC 2026 Conference

Graduate students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) earned top honors at the Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium (AR-BIC) 11th Annual Conference, capturing first- and third-place awards in the graduate student poster competition held recently in Little Rock. Representing UAPB’s Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, master’s degree student Ram babu Kurapati earned first place…

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Possible Causes and Solutions for Red Water in Ponds

A peculiar situation occurring most frequently during late spring to summer can leave some pond owners confused, concerned and asking, “Why is the pond red?” “Seeing red-colored water in a pond or lake is somewhat unusual and can be alarming,” Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said.…

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Financial Planning Assistance Available for Producers Needing Farm Loans

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program, in cooperation with the East Arkansas Enterprise Community (EAEC), is operating a new program that assists individuals seeking farm loans, individuals who have loans and need help restructuring their debts, and those who need help in rebuilding their credit to get a loan, according…

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Local Students Participate in UAPB’s AgDiscovery Camp

The School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) hosted its annual AgDiscovery Camp, June 8-12 on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff campus. The camp served local students from surrounding school districts and the Boys & Girls Club of Pine Bluff. Throughout the week, participants engaged in hands-on activities, presentations and tours designed…

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UAPB Continues Technology Advancements at Lonoke Farm Through Conservation Partnership

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is making progress at the Pearlie S. Reed/Robert L. Cole Small Farm Outreach Wetlands and Water Management Center located at the UAPB Lonoke Farm, one year after signing a memorandum of understanding with partners focused on advancing conservation and agricultural innovation, Dr. Obadiah Njue, assistant dean for…

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UAPB Forestry Expert Shares Advice for Landowners Seeking Healthier Forests 

Healthy forests begin with thoughtful planning and long-term management, according to Charley E. Williams, a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff alumnus and member of UAPB’s Keeping it in the Family (KIITF) Sustainable Forestry Program. Williams, a veteran Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soil conservationist, said many small forest landowners underestimate the importance of developing…

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UAPB Hosts 2026 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development Symposium

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) hosted the 2026 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development Symposium from May 17-20 in the STEM Building. The four-day event brought together students, faculty, administrators and stakeholders from 1890 land-grant institutions across the nation to foster academic…

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