HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF) President and Founder Demetrius Johnson Jr., attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's homecoming last week to present a traditional gift to the Miss University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff organization. This year's crowned queen is Ashleigh Tate, a Pine Bluff, Arkansas native senior at the university majoring in Education... Continue Reading →
UAPB Chicago Alumni Chapter Donates to HCF President Study Abroad Expenses
CHICAGO, IL - The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Chicago Alumni Chapter give donations towards HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF) President and Founder Demetrius Johnson Jr., study abroad living expenses. Demetrius [pictured right on the left with UAPB Chicago Alumni President Jackey Cason on the right] will be traveling to Toulouse, France leaving June... Continue Reading →
The Untold Story of UAPB Student Treston Hawkins, Standing Tall: Treston Hawkins
In November 2014, two University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) students Balton Coleman and Treston Hawkins were involved in a deadly pedestrian accident in Pine Bluff. Balton, his girlfriend, and Treson were out and about when they ran out of gas on Olive and Main street. Balton and Treston than got out of the car... Continue Reading →
HCF Mourns the Loss of UAPB Alum Pearlie S. Reed
We are saddened in learning about the passing of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) alumnus Pearlie S. Reed, who died on Friday, April 8, 2016. He was 67. A native of Heth, Arkansas, Reed graduated from UAPB in 1970. He earned a master's degree in public administration in finance from American University in... Continue Reading →
UAPB Athletics retire jerseys of basketball greats Harold Blevins and Jesse Mason
PINE BLUFF, AR - The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Athletics honor former Golden Lions basketball greats Harold Blevins and Jesse Mason by retiring their jerseys yesterday (Saturday, March 5) during the MVSU vs. UAPB basketball game. UAPB Office of Development hosted a gala banquet, "Ultimate Honor - a Jersey Retirement... Continue Reading →
UAPB Office of Career Services to Host its 43rd Annual Youth Motivation Task Force Program
PINE BLUFF, AR - The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's Office of Career Services hosts its 43rd Annual Youth Motivation Task Force (YMTF) Program February 28-March 1, 2016. YMTF has become one of the most significant and exhilarating programs provided for UAPB students with the goal of encouraging them to take full advantage of... Continue Reading →
Bell Community Services awards more than $16K to UAPB STEM Academy
The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was awarded $16, 542 recently by Bell Community Services to help increase the number of animal science graduates. A 501(c) 3 corporation, Bell Community Services is a college readiness STEM-focused program that partners with science teachers, colleges and... Continue Reading →
Author Hill Harper to Speak At UAPB’s Black History Program
PINE BLUFF, AR - Bestselling author, actor, and philanthropist Hill Harper will serve as the featured keynote speaker during the Black History Month Celebration program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). The event originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 2 @ 11:00 a.m. is rescheduled to this Monday, February 8 @ 10:30 a.m.... Continue Reading →
Ride T&O Charter Bus Service to UAPB vs. Grambling State Women’s & Men’s Basketball Game on Sat., Feb. 27. 2016
Golden Lion, UAPB/AM&N fans and supporters join T&O Charter Bus Servive for basketball season and travel to Grambling, Lousiana as the UAPB Lady Lions and Golden Lions take on the Grambling Lady Tigers and Tigers on February 27, 2016. The regular cost is $40 round trip & student seats are $30 round trip (seats... Continue Reading →
UAPB to Offer New Degree in Biochemistry
PINE BLUFF, AR - The Department of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is pleased to announce the offering of a new bachelor's degree in biochemistry beginning in the fall 2016 semester. According to UAPB, Dr. Grant Wangila, who is interim chair of the department is overjoyed to be part... Continue Reading →