From UAPB to Morgan Stanley: Cameron Shearer Shares His College Journey

Cameron Shearer expresses his deep gratitude towards the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), acknowledging the relationships and key opportunities it provided that paved his path to success. Shearer will receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from UAPB’s School of Business and Management (SBM) on Saturday, May 11, and has accepted a position with Morgan Stanley, an American multinational investment bank and financial services company.

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UAPB Agricultural Business Graduate Accepted into Clinton School of Public Service

After he graduates in May with a degree in agricultural business from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Trenten Wills plans to continue his education at the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock, Arkansas. The institution has awarded him a full-tuition scholarship, as well as stipends for living expenses. Wills says his…

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Haley Franklin’s UAPB Graduation Marks New Beginnings for a Family Legacy of Nursing

Haley Franklin, a native of Scott, AR, with a 3.74 GPA, will receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff on May 11 at the UAPB Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies. While obtaining a degree represents a finish line for some, it’s a launching pad for Franklin as she continues a family legacy of nursing and caring for her community.

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UAPB Beta Theta Chapter Shines Bright at the Phi Beta Sigma Regional Conference

The Beta Theta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., representing the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, showcased exceptional talent and commitment at the recently concluded 72nd Southwestern Regional Conference held in April in Overland Park, Kansas.

Amidst stiff competition from chapters across the region, the Beta Theta Chapter distinguished itself by clinching several prestigious awards, reaffirming its dedication to excellence and service within the fraternity and the community.

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Experience the Spirit of Juneteenth at the UAPB Juneteenth in the Bluff: Arts & Culture Festival

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is proud to host the inaugural Juneteenth in the Bluff: Arts & Culture Festival on Friday, June 14, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Pine Bluff’s downtown Delta Rhythm and Bayous Cultural District. This festival, sponsored by the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission, is a free and open invitation to all members of our diverse community.

Opportunity for Jefferson County and Southeast Arkansas to Attend UAPB STEM and Special Education Teacher Capacity Building Conference

The UAPB School of Education is hosting a STEM and Special Education Teacher Capacity Building Conference on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the UAPB STEM Conference Center from 8:30 am to 3 pm. We are privileged to have Dr. Andrea D. Jasper, Immediate Past President of the Council for Exceptional Children, as the keynote speaker. The CBC Conference is a unique opportunity for teachers, school districts, superintendents, principals, and educational cooperatives in Jefferson County and Southeast Arkansas to register and gain insights from Dr. Jasper’s expertise, as well as to contribute to addressing the critical need for STEM and Special Education Teachers in Arkansas.

UAPB Business School Graduating Senior and Junior Duo Win at AR Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Competition

Westley Guy, a UAPB School of Business and Management (SBM) Graduating Senior, and Jameson Craig, a UAPB SBM junior, won UAPB’s first small business award and cash prize at the 2024 Arkansas Governor’s Cup, a collegiate business competition in Little Rock. The UAPB students were accepted to compete and delivered a business plan briefing and pitch for a Financial Planning Business in front of an audience of approximately 600 with over 65 colleges competing.

Actress Robin Givens to Deliver 2024 Spring Commencement Address

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host its 169th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (procession begins at 9:45) at the Pine Bluff Convention Center at 1 Convention Center Plaza. Robin Givens, an award-winning actress, director, author, and advocate for women’s rights, will serve as the commencement speaker.…

UAPB Human Sciences Department Awarded VentureWell Grant to Foster STEM Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Human Sciences has been awarded a $28,936 course and program grant from VentureWell. The course and program grant supports faculty and staff in U.S. higher education institutions to expand and strengthen STEM innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems, with the end goal of accelerating sustainable and inclusive…

Former Journalist Earns Master’s in Teaching Degree to Connect Purpose with New Profession

On Saturday, May 11, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will confer degrees upon its spring 2024 graduates, including the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). This degree prepares career professionals with expertise in a variety of industries to become classroom teachers. The online program is changing lives in Arkansas and around the…

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