About

Welcome from the Dean

Welcome to the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), the academic heart of the University. As the largest and most comprehensive school on campus, we are committed to providing a transformative educational experience that prepares students to lead, innovate, and serve in an ever-changing global society.

Whether you are beginning your undergraduate journey or advancing your academic and professional goals, you will find a community of dedicated faculty and staff who are committed to your success. Our faculty are accomplished educators, scholars, researchers, and mentors who provide personalized instruction, meaningful research opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences designed to prepare you for graduate study, professional careers, and lifelong learning.

The School of Arts and Sciences offers a diverse range of academic programs across the natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, computer science, cybersecurity, humanities, social sciences, fine arts, and performing arts. With small class sizes, individualized advising, and a student-centered learning environment, we foster critical thinking, creativity, scientific inquiry, and effective communication, skills that are essential for success in today’s workforce.

I invite you to explore our departments, academic programs, research initiatives, and student opportunities. Whether your passion is discovery, innovation, artistic expression, or community engagement, you will find the resources and support to achieve your educational and career aspirations.

Thank you for considering the School of Arts and Sciences at UAPB. We look forward to partnering with you as you pursue excellence and prepare to make a meaningful impact in your profession and your community.

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Grant Wangila
PhD, Interim Dean
School of Arts and Sciences
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
1200 N. University Drive, Mail Slot 4818
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601
(870) 575-8053 
wangilag@uapb.edu

Our Mission

School of Arts and Sciences provides and maintains an environment  that is conducive for excellence in teaching and learning in the Arts, Languages, Literature, Mass Communications, Nursing, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Natural and Mathematical Sciences, and Technology.

Our Vision

The School of Arts and Sciences, which is an area of excellence, will continue to be noted for its high quality of undergraduate instruction and its effective student learning. Students will enter the school academically, well prepared and eager to learn. Upon graduation, they will be successful in finding employment in their field of study or in being admitted to graduate/professional school.

Structure

The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) structure includes twelve Departments and is home to the UAPB Stem Scholars Academy.  SAS programs help pave the way for our students to enter careers in:

  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Pharmacy
  • Engineering
  • Law
  • Nursing
  • Journalism
  • Psychiatry
  • Counseling
  • Computer Programming
  • Education
  • Social Service

A competent faculty will continue to be appropriately credentialed and involved in scholarly activities.  The school, which is housed in modern facilities that are well kept, having laboratories, studios, and classrooms with state-of-art equipment, will continue to provide an environment that is conducive to and supportive of teaching and learning.

Our Numbers

  • We represent the largest student enrollment of all schools on our campus.
  • We have awarded more than 2300 undergraduate degrees (2012-2022).
  • We have more than 100 industry partners who support our research or recruit on our campus.

Contacts

Grant Wangila
PhD, Interim Dean
School of Arts and Sciences
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
1200 N. University Drive, Mail Slot 4818
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601
(870) 575-8053 
wangilag@uapb.edu

Our Highlights

Our departments have been awarded more than $10 million in grants over the past five academic years.

We are home to the University’s STEM Scholars Academy, which has a 78 percent retention rate.

We are home to the state’s only graduate program in Addiction Studies.

Our Department of Chemistry and Physics offers students research, internship, and job opportunities through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program.

Our Numbers

XX

We represent the largest student enrollment of all schools on our campus.

2300

We have a warded more than 2300 undergraduate degrees (2012 - 2022)

100

We have more than 100 industry partners who support our research or recruit on our campus.

SAS Contacts

  • Grant Wangila
    PhD, Interim Dean
    School of Arts and Sciences
    University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
    1200 N. University Drive, Mail Slot 4818
    Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601
    (870) 575-8053
    wangilag@uapb.edu