UAPB Friday Feature News Digest | November 21, 2025 | | #UAPB | #UAPBDearMother | #1TEAM1ROAR | #UAPB1873 | |
Dr. Charlie Nelms to Deliver 2025 Fall Commencement Address on December 13
Dr. Charlie Nelms ('69) will serve as commencement speaker for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's (UAPB) 172nd commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, located at 1 Convention Center Plaza. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., with the processional starting at 9:45 a.m. UAPB is thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates and the resilience of their academic journey. The event will also be livestreamed on UAPB TV YouTube.
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UAPB ITMAE Program Celebrates Dual Success: Reaccreditation and Student Competition Win
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is celebrating two significant wins for its Industrial Technology Management & Applied Engineering (ITMAE) program. The first is the program’s reaccreditation through 2031, and the second is UAPB ITMAE majors placing first in a highly competitive student case competition.
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UAPB Faculty Member and Alumna Dr. Tamara P. Glover Crowned Mrs. USA International Global 2025–2026
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) proudly announces that Dr. Tamara P. Glover, Associate Professor of Social Work, has been crowned Mrs. USA International Global 2025–2026, marking a historic achievement for the institution.
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| | UAPB SGA Hosts Student Town Hall Meeting | | The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Student Government Association hosted a Town Hall Meeting on Monday, November 17, 2025. The purpose of the event was to foster open dialogue to ensure that all voices are heard across the UAPB campus. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE STUDENT TOWN HALL MEETING ON UAPB-TV. | | UAPB Veterans Day 2025 Program Highlights | | |
A spirit of gratitude filled the STEM Conference Center at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, as students, faculty, staff and community members gathered to honor America’s heroes. The annual Veterans Day Celebration was not only a tribute to those who have served but also a stirring reminder of the courage and sacrifice that define them.
Michael Bumpers, Director of Veteran Services and Student Disabilities at UAPB, presided over the ceremony.
“The purpose of today’s program is simple,” Bumpers said. “It’s to honor those who have given so much. We reflect on the meaning of sacrifice, service, and patriotism. Our gratitude extends far beyond words, and our respect for their service should endure all year long.”
To view the UAPB Veterans Day program on UAPB-TV, click this link. Photos by Richard Redus
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Golden Lion Nation,
SAVE THE DATE:
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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Giving Tuesday 2025 is on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. It is a global day of generosity that follows Thanksgiving, encouraging individuals and organizations to give back to their communities.
We invite you to "Save the Date" and participate in Giving Tuesday by showing your Golden Lion Pride and supporting our students. Donate to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and here's how:
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Give online using our secure donation form
- Text to Give by texting UAPB19 and your donation amount to 41444
- Call to Give: Office of Development | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | (870) 575-8702
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Dr. Anthony Graham to Speak During Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.'s 119th Founders' Day on December 4
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Delta Sigma Lambda Chapter cordially invites you to join them in celebrating their 119th Founders' Day.
This event will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:06pm. The location is Barraque Street Missionary Baptist Church at 1800 West Pullen Avenue in Pine Bluff, AR.
The guest speaker will be Dr. Anthony Graham, Chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The general public is welcomed to attend this free event.
| | Opportunities for UAPB Students | | 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
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UAPB’s Dr. Suzzette Shaw Goldmon Expands Global Opportunities for Students
As part of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s efforts to expand international learning opportunities, Dr. Suzzette Shaw Goldmon, associate professor and coordinator for UAPB’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Program, recently completed specialized training as a Gilman International Scholarship advisor.
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Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship Camp to be Hosted by UAPB, National Black Growers Council
A Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship Camp will be hosted by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences, in partnership with the National Black Growers Council (NBGC), on December 6-7.
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Coinciding with the Heart of Harvest Season, November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month
November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month. It coincides with the heart of harvest season and Thanksgiving, a food-centered holiday, Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., assistant professor of food service at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), said...Click to learn more
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Southern SARE Producer Grants Available to Support Sustainable Agriculture; Application Deadline: Dec. 5
Farmers and ranchers have until Dec. 5 to apply for the Producer Grant Program, according to Dr. Henry English, director of the Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The initiative is part of the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) program. Click to learn more
| | The application for the 2026-2027 Obama Leaders program is now open. The application closes on Friday, December 12, at 12:00 p.m. United States Central Time. Click this link to learn more. | |
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Join an exciting community event every Thursday from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. in downtown Pine Bluff! Sponsored by the City of Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff Downtown Development, and Explore Pine Bluff, Trolley Hop Thursdays is dedicated to revitalizing the vibrant downtown area of Pine Bluff. FREE trolley rides!
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