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WHY CHOOSE UAPB?

Choose UAPB for a world-renowned education and a unique HBCU experience!
At UAPB, you will broaden your horizons, experience leadership opportunities,
establish lifelong friendships, gain real-world experience that will allow you to compete, and excel in the global marketplace

ACADEMICS & RESEARCH

Choose UAPB to find your career path. The Pridelands is home to world-renowned centers and programs including our Aquaculture and Fisheries Center of Excellence, Center for Biotechnology and Nanosciences, and the state’s only online graduate program in Addiction Studies. Choose from over 40+ degree programs.

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AFFORDABILITY

Choose UAPB for an affordable education that prepares you for global competition. We’re PROUD to rank consistently as one of the most affordable universities in Arkansas, and one of the most affordable HBCUs in the nation. (Bestvalueschools.com). We also take PRIDE in finding ways to help students pay for college.

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HBC-YOU EXPERIENCE

Choose UAPB for a unique HBCU experience. Our campus life offers opportunities to walk the yard as a Greek, become a part of Division I athletic teams, and play or groove with the M4Marching Band–known as the Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South. Choose a complete college experience. Join The Pride.

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NEWS FROM THE PRIDE LANDS

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POINTS OF PRIDE

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  • March

    10

    Mid-Term Examination Week

  • March

    27

    Spring Break (Student Break; Administrative Offices Closed)

  • April

    1

    December Graduation Application and Fee Due

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  • March

    1

    Youth Motivation Task Force (YMTF) Program 2026

  • March

    4

    Spring 2026 CAREER SUMMIT

  • March

    27

    Spring Break (Student Break; Administrative Offices Closed)

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STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

HEAR US ROAR

After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in legislative and governmental affairs, shaping national policy and creating meaningful change. I love UAPB’s supportive community, which inspires me to grow and pursue my passion for understanding and influencing the systems that govern society.

Chantz Alexander Conley Social Sciences, Political Science

After completing my degree, I will join Eaton Corporation through the Operations Leadership Development Program to continue building my skills in manufacturing operations. I value the hands-on, supportive nature of UAPB’s Industrial Technology Management and Applied Engineering program, which connects me to internships, professional development, and a family-like network that prepares me for real-world success.

Charlston Colen Industrial Technology Management and Applied Engineering

After college, I plan to merge my passions for film, broadcast production, and marketing to create powerful visual content and build a production company that amplifies Black stories. I appreciate how UAPB has strengthened my creativity and prepared me to shape meaningful narratives through media.

Jada Tolbert Multimedia Communications, Broadcast Productions

After graduation, I plan to launch and scale a portfolio of businesses that reflect my commitment to innovation and leadership. I love that UAPB challenges me to grow, and my program equips me with the knowledge and confidence to transform my ideas into real opportunities.

Desiree Walker Business Administration, Management

My goal after college is to teach while earning my master’s degree in Educational Administration, eventually becoming a principal who leads with purpose and equity. I love studying elementary education because it allows me to shape young learners’ earliest experiences and build a strong foundation for their future.

Joshua C. Bones Elementary Education

My goal after graduation is to work in the power and machinery sector of agricultural engineering, developing technologies that support the global agricultural industry. What I enjoy most about UAPB is the strong sense of community and the support systems, like Career Services, that truly invest in my success.

Zric Washington, Jr.  Agricultural Engineering

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