UAPB Friday Feature News Digest | May 15, 2026 | | #UAPB | #UAPBDearMother | #1TEAM1ROAR | #UAPB1873 | | UAPB Celebrates Historic Commencement with Six 4.0 GPA Chancellor’s Medallion Scholars from One School | | UAPB proudly recognizes its Spring 2026 Chancellor’s Medallion recipients, the highest academic honor presented to graduates with the highest cumulative grade point average from each academic school during commencement ceremonies that were live-streamed on UAPB TV. Click to read more. | |
UAPB ROTC Cadet Bryan Wade Commissioned During 2026 Spring Commencement
UAPB celebrated a milestone of service, scholarship, and artistry as Cadet Bryan Wade was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant during the 2026 Spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9. Click to read more
| | | UAPB to Host 1890 Center of Excellence Spring 2026 Symposium | | UAPB will host the 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development's fifth annual Spring 2026 Symposium from May 17–20 on its campus, bringing together students, faculty, and administrators from across the nation’s 1890 land-grant institutions. Click to learn more | |  | | |
UAPB Senior Art Exhibition Celebrates Original Works from Graduating Seniors
Original works by seniors graduating from UAPB were recently celebrated during an art exhibition. The UAPB Senior Art Exhibition took place in April 2026 at the Hathaway Howard Fine Arts Building on the UAPB campus.
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UAPB Graduating Senior Showcases Original Work During Film Festival
Graduating senior Jackson Williams served as director of two films recently featured during the UAPB Film Festival, giving the Dallas, Texas native a public platform to showcase his original creative work before earning his degree from UAPB. Click to learn more
| | | SAFHS Honors Spring 2026 Graduates During Annual Luncheon | | UAPB's School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences celebrated 38 undergraduate and graduate students during its Spring 2026 Graduation Luncheon on May 7 at the S.J. Parker 1890 Extension Complex Auditorium. Click to learn more | | | |
UAPB's Third Annual Juneteenth in the Bluff
Set for June 19, 2026
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We are proud to announce the official musical lineup for Juneteenth in the Bluff 2026! This year we are bringing:
- Lakeside
- Nellie "Tiger" Travis
- Urban Mystic
- CitiLimitz
They are all taking the stage. This is the one you do NOT want to miss. Tell the family and mark your calendars.
Visit www.juneteenthinthebluff.com for all of the details.
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UAPB Announces Appointment of Dr. Ashia Hall Muhammad as Director of Title III
Dr. Ashia Hall Muhammad has been appointed Director of Title III at UAPB.
“This appointment is effective Friday, May 1, 2026,” UAPB Chancellor Dr. Anthony Graham shared in a memo to the campus community. Click to learn more
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Veteran Financial Aid Professional Leslie Mitchell-Knox Joins UAPB
UAPB has named Leslie Mitchell-Knox as the new director of the Office of Student Financial Services, bringing more than 25 years of experience in financial aid leadership, student counseling, and outreach to the institution.
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UAPB’s 1890 Students Selected for Bayer Mentoring Program,
Join Record-Breaking National Cohort
| | Four students from UAPB are gaining direct access to industry professionals and real-world career pathways after being selected for the University Mentoring Program by Bayer (B4U), one of the largest cohorts in the program’s history. The students were selected to join a competitive cohort of more than 280 mentees representing over 39 universities across North America. Click to learn more | |
Investment Workshop at UAPB Marks Remarkable Success
UAPB's School of Business and Management Investment Club successfully held a highly impactful Investment Workshop. The event was held in April in the STEM Building Conference Room on the UAPB campus. Click to learn more
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UAPB Faculty Member Champions Global Engagement in Teaching, Research, Service
The Office of International Programs and Studies at UAPB is highlighting the work of Dr. Jane Opiri, associate professor of merchandising, textiles and design, who is integrating a global perspective across her teaching, research and outreach activities.
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Goat Donation Enhances Research and Learning at UAPB Farm
The livestock farm at UAPB recently expanded its operations following the donation of eight goats. The animals are currently under the care and management of livestock farm technician Bernard Wooten, alongside student workers participating in the UAPB Discovery Farm Educational Center.
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| | Three UAPB Associate Professors Among 12 Grant Recipients Identified by ARAas Emerging Research Leaders Elevating Their Science to the Next Level | | | | |
The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) has announced 12 grant recipients from the Emerging Research Leaders Program (ERL), a new initiative created to increase the number of Arkansas researchers submitting competitive proposals for major federal funding opportunities.
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UAPB Office of Continuing Education Seeks Opportunities to Strengthen Regional Workforce Ecosystem
Nearly 30 industry and educational professionals attended a Workforce Development meeting during the Spring 2026 term at UAPB. Hosted by UAPB’s Office of Continuing Education, the event aimed to review the workforce landscape, future trends, and emerging trends while also brainstorming ways to address needs and challenges. Click to learn more
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37th Southern Heritage Classic Game Tickets Now Available
Golden Lions,
The countdown is on.
Get ready for the Southern Heritage Classic Weekend, September 11–13, 2026, as the Black & Gold returns to Memphis in a major way! The 2026 matchup is a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s back-and-forth battle, where the UAPB Golden Lions secured a 24–20 victory over Alcorn State.
Purchase your game tickets and pull up to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to cheer on the Golden Lions as they defend their SHC title—rocking and swaying with M4 all game long.
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See you at the Westin!
For the 2026 Southern Heritage Classic, the official UAPB host hotel is The Westin Beale Street Memphis, located in downtown Memphis. The hotel serves as the central hub for the UAPB 901 Takeover, the weekend of September 9–14, 2026
| | Golden Standard: UAPB Earns 2025–26 SWAC Sports Information Staff of the Year Honors | | UAPB's Athletics Department proudly announces that its Sports Information staff has been named the 2025–26 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Sports Information Staff of the Year, as voted on by conference peers. Click here to read more | | #UAPBFootball: Golden Lions Announce 2026 Football Slate Highlighted by Homecoming and Classic Matchups | | |
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions have officially announced their 2026 football schedule, highlighted by five home contests, two premier classic appearances, homecoming at Simmons Bank Field, and a nationally televised matchup against an SEC opponent.
The 2026 slate promises an exciting fall for Golden Lion fans, beginning in Week 0 on Saturday, August 29, when UAPB hosts Morehouse College in the Natural State Kickoff Classic at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas. The matchup marks a celebratory return to the capital city and continues UAPB’s tradition of showcasing Golden Lions football on a premier stage in the state. Click to read more
| | Opportunities for UAPB Students | | UAPB Is Encouraging Registration for the Summer and Fall 2026 to Support Student Momentum | |
- FIRST SUMMER SESSION 2026 starts June 1, 2026
- SECOND SUMMER SESSION 2026 starts July 6, 2026
| | 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.
CLICK THIS LINK TO VISIT THE FAFSA WEBSITE
| | | First-time freshman or two-year transfer student, here is the path to graduating in four years with a bachelor's degree. | | | Scholarships for Students | | |
Available for UAPB Students: Scholarship Universe
Scholarship Universe is an online platform that matches students with vetted internal and external scholarships based on their personalized profiles, helping them save time and avoid scams. Students answer questions to find, track, and apply for relevant merit- and need-based opportunities.
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USDA 1890 National Scholars Program
The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is open to high school seniors entering their freshman year of college and to rising sophomores and juniors. For any questions regarding the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program, please contact: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement
USDA 1890 Programs 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Stop 0601 Washington, DC 20250
Email: 1890init@usda.gov. Click this link to learn more.
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