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UAPB Multimedia Communication Student Receives Distinguished ‘Behind the Camera’ Award and Scholarship

Jada Tolbert, a junior at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has received the distinguished “Behind the Camera” Award and Scholarship from the National Arts and Letters Commission of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at the 2025 National Convention. Tolbert, a UAPB Multimedia Communication scholar, was one of three winners nationwide of the award.

Written by on August 20, 2025

Committed to The Pride: From Miss UAPB to Faculty to Mrs. Arkansas 2025

Dr. Tamara P. Glover, Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has been crowned Mrs. Arkansas 2025 under the prestigious USA World Pageant Organization, a renowned platform for women’s empowerment and leadership. In November 2025, she will carry the pride of her alma mater, her students, and the State of Arkansas onto the national stage, with the opportunity to advance and represent the United States internationally.

Written by on August 18, 2025

Unlock Your Future at the UAPB Fall 2025 Career Summit

Get ready for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Fall 2025 Career Summit! The UAPB Office of Career Services is thrilled to announce this exciting event, scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Kenneth L. Johnson Sr. Complex, H.O. Clemmons Arena (HPER). We have an impressive lineup of 46 organizations representing business/industry, government agencies, graduate/professional schools, and school districts.

Written by on August 13, 2025

Recent UAPB Graduate Receives Prestigious Guy Levis Grant Award

Perry L. Williams, a recent graduate and former student leader at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has been named the 112th recipient of the prestigious Guy Levis Grant Award. According to the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s website, the award, named after one of the Fraternity’s 10 founders, is bestowed upon undergraduate members who exhibit extra meritorious contributions to the Fraternity’s advancement.  A proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, Williams received the award during the Fraternity’s 87th Grand Chapter Meeting.

Written by on July 28, 2025

UAPB Student Awarded U.S. Department of State Scholarship for Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica

Mari’Neisha Hardrick, a senior mass communications major at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, has been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship by the U.S. Department of State (DOS). The scholarship allows undergraduate students with financial need to study abroad. Over 70 percent of the selected students are from rural areas and small […]

Written by on July 23, 2025

UAPB Sophomore Appointed to National Society for Minorities in Hospitality Board

Semiyah Smith, a sophomore majoring in hospitality and tourism management at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), was recently elected to the National Society for Minorities in Hospitality’s (NSMH) National Board. Her appointment as chair for the southern region was made after the 35th annual NSMH National Conference and Career Fair following a […]

Written by on July 8, 2025

Pine Bluff Student Represents UAPB 4-H Program at National Conference 

For Ja’Myah Knox, participation in the 2025 National 4-H Conference in Arlington, Virginia meant more than just an exercise in personal development – rather, it was an unforgettable milestone on a journey of deep personal significance. Hosted by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the conference is the flagship youth development opportunity of the […]

Written by on June 24, 2025

UAPB’s Commitment to Leadership Development Shines at ESLI Graduation

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) marked a significant milestone in its journey of academic excellence and leadership with the Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute (ESLI) graduation ceremony, which included student recognition, internship placement announcements, faculty, administration and student remarks and a keynote address by the CEO of the Pine Bluff Black Chamber of Commerce.

Written by on June 13, 2025

UAPB Announces Fall 2025 New Student Orientation

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is excited to kick off New Student Orientation (NSO) sessions this summer to welcome the Fall 2025 class! The first of six sessions is scheduled for Friday, June 6. We are committed to supporting our incoming students in a smooth transition to our institution and look forward to the opportunity to welcome them.

Written by on June 3, 2025