UAPB Friday Feature News Digest | October 3, 2025 | | #UAPB | #UAPBDearMother | #1TEAM1ROAR | #UAPB1873 | |
Capacity-Building Award Will Modernize Recruitment, Centralize Advising, and Expand Nontraditional/Transfer Student Services
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| | Future Educational Opportunities Inspired by UAPB Founder Professor Corbin’s Legacy | | |
Dr. Kimberley Davis, Professor and Dean of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) School of Education, will present “Introducing Professor Corbin in the Primary Classroom” on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 am to noon. Hosted by the Friends of Professor Joseph Carter Corbin Legacy Endowment, the presentation and program commemorate the third annual Professor Joseph Carter Corbin Day, established by the City of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in 2023.
Professor Joseph Carter Corbin was an American Educator and the founder and principal of Branch Normal College (predecessor of AM&N College and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) from 1875 to 1902. The event will feature a presentation by Dr. Davis and a Q&A session on research, scholarships, and opportunities to learn more about this esteemed educator.
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UAPB Chancellor Graham Shared a UAPB Update as the
Pine Bluff Regional Chamber's Monthly Luncheon Speaker
| | FAFSA for 2026-27 Now Available! | | |
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-27 academic year is now live. Filing the FAFSA is the gateway to the largest source of funding for higher education, including federal grants, loans and work-study. It’s also required for most state and institutional aid, even for families who don’t think they’ll qualify.
All U.S. citizen college students are required to complete the FAFSA each year.
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| | | Opportunities for UAPB Students | | UAPB Student Gains Hands-On Experience at Hampton Inn, Preparing for Future in Hospitality and Event Planning | | |
Before beginning her last year of college at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Denise Reed-Thomas was eager to get hands-on experience in her field of choice. To fulfill the 12-credit-hour internship required by her major program in hospitality and tourism management, she gained lodging experience at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Pine Bluff over the summer.
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| | ‘Feeding Brighter Futures’ Workshop Engages Public in Finding Community Health Solutions | | |
Over 30 community members recently gathered at Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) to explore solutions for promoting healthy eating in local youth programs. The meeting marked the third of a series of “Feeding Brighter Futures” workshops, created by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Human Sciences to inspire future leaders in nutrition, food science and wellness.
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Five UAPB Alums Promoted to the Next Rank Within the
United States Army Reserve
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Congratulations to the following five UAPB alums on their recent promotions to the next rank within the United States Army Reserve:
Major Benji Brown, Class of 2005, was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in October 2024.
Second Lieutenant Keyana Climmons, Class of 2023, was promoted to First Lieutenant in April 2025.
Second Lieutenant Dadreuna Clingmon, Class of 2023, was promoted to First Lieutenant in January 2025.
Second Lieutenant Destiny Kilgore, Class of 2023, was promoted to First Lieutenant in November 2024.
Second Lieutenant Davonta Vaughn, Class of 2023, was promoted to First Lieutenant in January 2025.
| | Meet UAPB’s Dynamic Elected Student Leaders | | |
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has completed the Fall 2025 Student Government Association (SGA) elections. Campus election results include SGA Officers, the UAPB Royal Court, and class presidents. The newly elected SGA Officers who will represent and advocate for their peers, fostering engagement and collaboration across campus, are: President: Aareyon Wallace, senior, Little Rock, Arkansas; Vice President: DMya Flint, junior, Bearden, Arkansas; Executive Secretary: Myla Ellis, junior; Executive Treasurer: Kasey Rowland, senior, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
The university celebrates these new leaders during the 2025 Homecoming Week experience.
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| | Grandparents, Grandchildren Bond in UAPB Gardening Initiative | | |
When food insecurity impacts families, it is often older adults and grandparents who raise their grandchildren who are among the most deeply affected, according to Dr. Karleah Harris, associate professor for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Human Sciences. To address this challenge, UAPB, in collaboration with the Pine Bluff First Assembly of God and the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Jefferson County Extension Service, has launched a community initiative focused on gardening, nutrition and hands-on learning.
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| | Arkansans Gain New Insights at Agriculture Farm Field Day in Lonoke | | |
Over 300 attendees gathered at the Agriculture Farm Field Day to hear from agricultural scientists, researchers and faculty. The event was held recently at the Pearlie S. Reed/Robert L. Cole Small Farm Outreach Wetlands and Water Management Center (SFO-WWMC) on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Farm in Lonoke, Arkansas.
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| | October is National Chili Month | | |
October serves as a natural culinary gateway to comfort foods, and chili is an example of that. As the weather begins to cool and seasonal ingredients like root vegetables and hearty beans become more prominent, chili fits into fall menus across the country, according to Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., assistant professor of food service at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). The timing of National Chili Month also aligns with a variety of social and cultural activities–from fall festivals to harvest celebrations.
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) mourns the loss of Florence M. Caine, Instructor/Counselor within Basic Academic Services. The UAPB campus community extends its sincere condolences to family and friends.
"Ms. Caine’s long-standing career at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff allowed her to make a tremendous impact on her colleagues and with the students she served," stated Dr. Andrea Stewart, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., a UAPB Alumnus, shared a touching tribute in celebration of Ms. Caine's life and legacy. Click to read more.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in memory of Ms.Florence Caine, designated to the Dr. Rufus Caine Endowment Fund. Contributions may also be made online at https://uapb.tfaforms.net/31 or by calling 870-575-8701. Checks should be made payable to UAPB Foundation Fund and include Caine Endowment on the memo line and mailed to the Office of Institutional Advancement/ Development, 1200 North University Drive, Mail Slot 4981, Pine Bluff, AR 71601.
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UAPB Homecoming 2025
Starts Sunday, October 5
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Homecoming celebration is set for October 5-11, 2025. The annual week-long experience brings together alumni, students, faculty, staff, fans from across the country, and surrounding communities.
UAPB's Homecoming continues a rich HBCU tradition with lively activities, including a parade that will feature floats and marching bands, along with concerts, Greek step shows, reunions, open houses, a golf tournament, outdoor festivals, and an exciting football game against Westgate Christian College. And we are honored to welcome Alumnus Perry Stuckey as this year's Homecoming Parade Grand Marshall.
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You now have 2 ways to watch UAPB’s Homecoming Parade. The parade will be streaming live on:
| | The 36th Southern Heritage Classic UAPB 901 Takeover Was A Success | | |
What an incredible weekend at the 36th Southern Heritage Classic! The 901 UAPB Takeover was a tremendous success and a historical win for our fantastic Golden Lion Football team! Thank you to the Memphis Alumni Chapter for hosting our UAPB Golden Lion family. Post-Event Survey Collection
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- Survey deadline: Monday, October 6, 2025
Thank you again for your partnership and commitment to UAPB excellence. Together, we showed Memphis what Golden Lion pride looks like!
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