From UAPB to Alabama: Mari’Neisha Hardrick’s Journey of Purpose into Graduate Studies
Mari’Neisha Hardrick, a student at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), where she honed her voice, strengthened her purpose, and learned the power of storytelling, is preparing to take the next bold step in her journey. The UAPB Department of Multimedia Communication (DMMC) Fall 2025 graduating senior—known for her passion for media justice, cultural representation, and community-centered storytelling—will soon leave the familiar halls of UAPB with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the UAPB School of Arts & Sciences. In the Fall of 2026, she will begin pursuing a Master of Arts from the University of Alabama’s Graduate School, College of Communication & Information Sciences, Journalism and Media Studies.