UAPB Will Honor its Fall 2025 Graduates at the 172nd Commencement

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host its 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 they demonstrated throughout their academic journey. The event will also be livestreamed on UAPB TV YouTube Channel. Dr. Charlie Nelms will serve as the commencement speaker. Commencement details are available at UAPB Commencement. Click to learn more

UAPB Students Attend 12th Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit in Atlanta, Georgia

For the first time in nearly a decade, five students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) attended the 12th Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit, held in Atlanta, Georgia. The event, founded by attorney and educator Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Ed.M., is the nation’s only pre-law event dedicated exclusively to empowering HBCU students interested in pursuing careers in law, according to its website. Click to learn more

UAPB’s Thanksgiving Food Drive Unites Campus and Community

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) celebrated another impactful opportunity to serve as the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership hosted its Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive this November at the entrance of the L. A. Davis Student Union.

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Inaugural Leadership Summit Hosted by UAPB Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute

The Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute (ESLI) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) hosted an inaugural Leadership Summit on Thursday, November 20, 2025. UAPB students, joined by professionals and community leaders from the Arkansas Delta, assembled for ESLI’s first event of this kind. Click to learn more

UAPB Coaches Named to 2026 Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame

November 30 marked a historic day for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) as two iconic figures in Golden Lion athletics, former head football coach Lee A. Hardman Sr. and current head women’s basketball coach Erica Smith (Taylor) Leak, were named to the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The distinguished duo, whose careers span generations and embody excellence across Arkansas athletics, now take their place among the state’s most celebrated coaches, athletes, and leaders, underscoring the importance of this achievement for UAPB and the community. Click to learn more

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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Celebrate 250 years of U.S. history with the UAPB Vesper Choir! 🎶✨ Help us raise $162K for our 2026 United Kingdom tour by donating $100+ today! Your support creates lasting memories and bridges cultures through music.

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UAPB’s Fall 2025 Dallas Career Tour Expands Horizons for Student-Athletes

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Student-Athlete Development Office hosted the Fall 2025 Student-Athlete Development Career Tour in Dallas, Texas, on November 18–19, 2025. Ten UAPB student-athletes participated in this two-day experiential learning opportunity designed to broaden their professional knowledge and industry exposure beyond athletics, showcasing the program’s effectiveness in preparing students for diverse careers and encouraging continued support.

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UAPB & Southern University Students Gain Global Perspective Through Experiential Learning Program in Kenya

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Southern University A&M College students recently gained hands-on international experience through the 1890 Student Global Food Security and Defense Fellows Program, an experiential learning initiative organized by the Office of International Programs and Studies (OIPS) at UAPB and the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SUAREC) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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UAPB’s Tobacco Cessation Program Urges Arkansans to Manage Holiday Stress to Avoid Reverting to Tobacco Use

As holiday gatherings, financial pressures, and end-of-year demands increase, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Tobacco Cessation Program is encouraging Arkansans to prioritize their mental health and avoid returning to harmful habits such as smoking, vaping, or other forms of tobacco use.

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Landowner Preserves Family Land Through UAPB Forestry Program

For years, Eugene Sinclair heard about his family’s land in Columbia County, Arkansas – a property steeped in family legacy. However, the fact that he grew up and lived in Florida, as well as the demands of his job as a supervisor for a residential facility serving people with mental health challenges and substance abuse disorders, made it difficult for him to ever actually visit the land.

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Community Partners' News

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! Click this link for more information.

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