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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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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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UAPB School of Education Playing Pivotal Role in Statewide IPSE Program

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will play a central role in a new statewide initiative to expand Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) opportunities for students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, following the award of approximately $2 million in federal funding to Arkansas State University over the next five years. The initiative will help campuses strengthen transition pathways and practical skill-building programs across the state. As part of this work, UAPB is introducing a new program within the School of Education and welcomes Robbin Hudson Huntley, Program Coordinator, who will oversee campus activities and serve as the primary contact for students, families, and community partners seeking additional information.

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UAPB TV Documentary Selected for Texas Film Festival Screening

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is proud to announce that The Shine King, a 2025 UAPB TV documentary, has been officially selected for screening at the Denton Black Film Festival (DBFF). The film will screen on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 1:05 p.m. at the historic Campus Theatre in Denton, Texas.

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UAPB December 2025 Grads Celebrate Career Success with Job Offers

Graduating seniors from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) are stepping confidently into the workforce after receiving full-time job offers through the support of UAPB’s Office of Career Services. Each student highlighted below also participated in the university’s Fall 2025 Commencement in December, marking a milestone achievement in both academic and professional success. These career outcomes reflect UAPB’s continued commitment to preparing students for competitive careers through experiential learning, employer engagement, and individualized career coaching.

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