UAPB Students Experience Entrepreneurial Mindset Summit in Atlanta

The 2024 HBCU/MI Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program Summit in Atlanta was a significant initiative aimed at fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in entrepreneurship and advanced technology. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) was one of over 23 HBCUs at the summit, which aims to assist Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCUs/MIs) in developing comprehensive entrepreneurship curricula relevant to preparing African American and minority students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and become leaders and entrepreneurs.

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UAPB Students Network, Gain Career Insights at Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week

Two University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students of merchandising, textiles and design (MTD) recently attended Northwest Arkansas (NWA) Fashion Week in Bentonville, Arkansas, according to Yunru Shen, instructor of fashion and Fashion Network advisor for UAPB. At the event, Havilland Ford and Khameria Clark had the chance to interact with fashion designers, makeup artists,…

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FRESH-Start Freshmen Leadership Academy Empowers Future UAPB Student Leaders

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Office of Student Involvement & Leadership proudly announces that ten exceptional students successfully completed the FRESH-Start Freshmen Leadership Academy during the Spring 2024 semester. These students, coming from Arkansas, California, and Tennessee, have demonstrated remarkable dedication and leadership potential throughout the program.

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Arkansas Governor’s Declaration of Pine Bluff as “Capital for a Day” Brings Spotlight to New Grant, Additional Land-Grant Funding

On Wednesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders celebrated with University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) leadership additional funding the university will receive for the Department of Nursing and the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS). Through the Arkansas Linking Industry to Grow Nurses (ALIGN) grant, UAPB is one of nineteen 2- and 4-year colleges…

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Russian Invasion in Ukraine Leads Two International Students to UAPB

Students from around the world attend the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Currently, there are nearly 70 international students enrolled at UAPB. Many travel to the university for its renowned Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries while others choose UAPB because circumstance intersects with opportunity. Kennedy Abanihe grew up in Lagos, Nigeria with plans to…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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