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The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) a federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant totaling $511,480 for the 2025- 2026 academic year to improve college retention and graduation rates among low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities. This award marks the continuation of TRIO SSS services on the UAPB campus. Since 1985, the program has served hundreds of students, helping them stay in school, earn degrees, and build meaningful careers.
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David Opiri, a senior at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said he chose to major in nutrition and food science because of his longtime interest in the subject, which he traces back to his home country of Kenya. “Kenya is a beautiful country with many positives,” he said. “However, like in many nations, […]
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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.
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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.
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When J’Keile Hadley began his educational journey at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) four years ago, he intended to be quiet and stay in the background.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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