Dr. Rebecca Lochmann recognized as Arkansas Research Alliance Fellow
8/3/2017
Dr. Rebecca Lochmann, interim chair of the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries at UAPB, was recognized as one of five Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) Fellows at a press conference held at the Arkansas State Capitol on Thursday, August 3. The ARA Fellows program recognizes distinguished university research leaders in the state with an established history of impact.
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UAPB Vesper Choir performs in historical venues of Madrid, Spain
4/12/2017
The UAPB Vesper Choir recently returned from a weeklong tour around Madrid, Spain, where they performed in historical venues including the Church of San Manuel and San Benito, the royal palace at El Escorial and the Church of St. John the King.
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Dr. Caroline E. Crocoll and Jack B. Crumbly Sr. to Speak at Rural Life Conference
2/15/2017
Dr. Caroline E. Crocoll will deliver the S.A. Haley Memorial Lecture and Jack B. Crumbly Sr. will be the luncheon speaker at the 61st annual Rural Life Conference Friday, March 3, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.
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USDA/1890 National Scholars Program Scholarship Deadline Extended to Jan. 31
1/11/2017
The deadline for the 2017 USDA 1890 National Scholars Program Scholarship has been extended to Jan. 31. The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program awards scholarships to students attending one of nineteen 1890 historically black land-grand universities who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences or related academic disciplines.
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UAPB students excel at INBRE Research Conference
11/9/2016
Fourteen University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) students participated in the 2016 Arkansas INBRE Research Conference that was held recently. Students gave oral and poster presentations in biology, physics, chemistry, and biochemistry.
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Dr. Mamie Parker receives American Fisheries Society award for promoting diversity in fisheries
11/17/2016
Dr. Mamie Parker, an alumna of UAPB, was recently awarded the Emmeline Moore Prize by the American Fisheries Society at its annual meeting held this year in Kansas City, Missouri.
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UAPB to Mark International Education Week Nov. 14-18
11/14/2016
Julia A. Wilson, public relations liaison representative for the China-United States Exchange Foundation, will visit UAPB Tuesday, Nov. 15-16 as part of International Education Week activities on campus.
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Dr. Uttam Kamar Deb joins Aquaculture/Fisheries Center at UAPB
11/3/2016
Dr. Uttam Kamar Deb has been appointed as assistant professor of aquaculture and fisheries economics for the Aquaculture/Fisheries Center of Excellence at UAPB. In this position he will be charged with developing research-based solutions to problems faced by fish farmers and natural fisheries stakeholder groups in Arkansas and with creating a productive research program to improve economic management of aquaculture and natural fisheries systems.
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UAPB awarded more than 400k for campus improvements
10/31/2016
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff received a $407,000 grant from the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). Funded by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD), the grant is the second for UAPB and was the largest grant to a state university in the 2016 awarded projects.
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Aquaculture/Fisheries Field Day to be Held Oct. 6 at UAPB
9/16/2016
UAPB will host Aquaculture/Fisheries Field Day on Oct. 6. The event will feature tractor tours, walking tours and educational posters that provide summaries of scientific results from the research and Extension efforts at UAPB’s Aquaculture/Fisheries Center of Excellence.
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Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture to Speak at UAPB Field Day Luncheon
8/17/2016
Wes Ward, Arkansas secretary of agriculture, will be the luncheon speaker at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Agriculture Field Day, August 25, at the Small Farm Outreach-Wetlands and Water Management Center near Lonoke.
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UAPB Fish Health Inspection Laboratory Holds Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
7/20/2016
Arkansas politicians, university officials and local fish producers spoke about the importance of fish health certification services provided by the UAPB Fish Health Inspection Laboratory during an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held recently.
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UAPB Doctoral Grad Receives Best Ph.D. Award
4/20/2016
Presented at the World Aquaculture Society meeting in Las Vegas recently, this award recognizes research excellence and contribution to the profession by a doctoral candidate in the area of aquaculture economics, marketing and management.
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NCAA report shows continued increase in UAPB academic performance rate scores
4/20/2016
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has just made its public release of Academic Performance Rate (APR) scores for all of its Division I members and the report indicates that the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff continues to show improvements across the board.
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UAPB professor appointed to minority health commission
3/31/2016
The mission of the commission is to ensure all minority Arkansans have access to health care that is equal to the care provided to other citizens of the state, seek ways to provide education, address issues and prevent diseases and conditions that are prevalent among minority populations.
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Producers tout benefits of UAPB Fish Health Inspection Laboratory in Lonoke
3/30/2016
Local fish producers shared their experiences using services provided by the UAPB Fish Health Inspection Laboratory during a tour of the facility led by UAPB aquaculture and fisheries experts Tuesday, March 29. The laboratory, located in Lonoke, Ark., is one of nine facilities nationwide certified by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to conduct diagnostic testing that enables producers to acquire health certification for the export of aquaculture species.
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UAPB seeking public commentary for HLC visit
3/4/2016
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking comments from the public about the university in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency, The Higher Learning Commission (HLC). UAPB will host a site visit on October 4, 2016 with a team representing the Commission that will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet the Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation
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Dr. Craig Tucker and Kasey L. Taylor to Speak at Rural Life Conference
2/22/2016
Dr. Craig Tucker will deliver the S.A. Haley Memorial Lecture and Kasey L. Taylor will be the luncheon speaker at the 60th annual Rural Life Conference Friday, March 4. The conference is sponsored by the UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences.
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Rural Life Conference, March 4, Offers Eight Workshops
2/4/2016
When the 60th annual Rural Life Conference gets underway March 4 at the Isaac S. Hathaway-John M. Howard Fine Arts Center at UAPB, attendees will have a choice of eight workshops reflecting the conference theme, “Sustainable, Healthy and Profitable Rural Development.”
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Cybersecurity research team uses Chameleon to improve intrusion detection systems
1/29/2016
From government, to retailers, to the entertainment industry, no one is immune to this type of threat, signifying the need for new and creative methods to prevent attacks.
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UAPB to offer new degree in biochemistry
1/21/2016
The first of its kind for the institution, biochemistry is an interdisciplinary science that involves the application of methods and theories of chemistry to the study of biological phenomena. An undergraduate major in biochemistry prepares you for a variety of careers in industry, education, public service, and the health professions, or for graduate study and research in biochemistry, molecular biology, and many related fields.
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Class of 1969 raises more than $200,000 to benefit students
1/5/2016
In 2009, AM&N (now UAPB) alumni from the class of 1969 were celebrating their 40th class reunion and stood in solidarity to pledge funds to help their alma mater.
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UAPB Football Coach Monte Coleman inducted into Redskins Ring Of Fame
12/21/2015
Coleman appeared in at least 10 games in every year of his career with exception of the labor-shortened 1982 season. He also appeared in 21 career postseason games, including Super Bowl appearances following the 1982, 1983, 1987 and 1991 seasons.
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Sen. John Boozman, Rep. Bruce Westerman recognize UAPB, 1890 HBCUs
12/10/2015
Culminating a year-long celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Second Morrill Act and the creation of the nation’s 19 historically black land-grant universities (the 1890s), the U.S. Senate passed a resolution introduced by Sen. John Boozman that designates August 30, 2015 as “1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day.”
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Peace Corps recruiter to speak at UAPB Thursday, Nov. 19
11/18/2015
The Office of International Programs and Studies at UAPB is hosting an informational session on the Peace Corps Volunteer Program on Thursday, Nov. 19. The event will take place at 4 p.m. in the Woodard Hall Auditorium at UAPB.
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UAPB to host presentations on globalization, internationalization Nov. 17
11/4/2015
The Office of International Programs and Studies at UAPB will host two presentations on globalization and internationalization on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Dr. Arthur N. Holcombe, president of the Poverty Alleviation Fund, and Dr. Susan H. Holcombe, professor emerita at the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University, will share their experiences in international relations and discuss issues from a global and local perspective.
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Sync Weekly: The Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South’ is a must-see
9/29/2015
If you have never seen an HBCU game, I guarantee you haven’t seen anything like this. Like me, you’ll never forget it.
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DAV Mobile Service Office coming to locations in Arkansas
9/23/2015
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John Lee, state agronomist, to speak at UAPB Agriculture Field day Sept. 17
9/11/2015
John Lee, state conservation agronomist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, will deliver the luncheon speech at the UAPB Agriculture Field Day on Thursday, Sept. 17.
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UAPB gets $280k NSF grant for dedicated research network
9/1/2015
The result of a collaboration between the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and Technical Services, this project is designed to enhance UAPB's campus infrastructure to enabled dynamic network services for research activities.
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UAPB projects higher freshman enrollment
8/24/2015
A total of 5,780 students applied to UAPB’s undergraduate classes and graduate classes for fall 2015, she said. Of those, UAPB had admitted 2,262 students as of 11:45 a.m. Friday, Okiror said. She expects many more students to register through Friday, Aug. 28.
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Education Matters: UAPB Nursing Program
8/5/2015
This year, the program is back in full force with a new rigor created to ensure students will be successful.
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UAPB Psychology professor receives ProDIGS grant
7/27/2015
Though the health benefits of educational attainment are well-established, they may be less pronounced for African Americans. Dr. Anthony Austin, assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences aims to shed light on the issue.
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UAPB sees jump in summer enrollment
7/27/2015
Growth is the hot topic these days at UAPB as shown by the increase in enrollment for the Summer II session. The institution experienced an increased enrollment of 16.7% from 544 students in July 2014 to 635 this July.
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Dr. Rebecca Lochmann inducted as president of the World Aquaculture Society
6/22/2015
Dr. Rebecca Lochmann, professor of aquaculture/fisheries at UAPB, was inducted as president of the World Aquaculture Society during the organization’s annual business meeting, held in Jeju, South Korea in May.
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Andre Davis Drafted By Kansas City Royals
6/10/2015
This past season for the Golden Lions, Davis saw action in 38 games, while starting in 37 of them. He finished the season with 51 hits in 140 at-bats for a .364 batting average, while driving in 39 runs and scoring 34. Also this past season he tallied 12 doubles, one triple and six homers.
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UAPB’s first Ph.D candidate to defend thesis June 11
6/5/2015
Ganesh Kumar Karunakaran, doctoral student of aquaculture/fisheries at UAPB, will soon defend his dissertation to become the university’s first Ph.D. graduate. He was the first student to enroll in the inaugural program after it was established in 2011.
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KIPP recognizes UAPB for its LIONS Program
6/2/2015
Setting students up for college success doesn’t end when they graduate high school. In fact, that’s just the beginning.
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VC Benjamin reflects on the DI experience at UAPB (video)
6/1/2015
Dr. Mary E. Benjamin, vice chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Economic Development was interviewed at the Destination Imagination Global Finals on her experience hosting the Arkansas statewide competition.
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NCAA honors UAPB women’s tennis for high APR score
5/29/2015
The Arkansas-Pine Bluff women’s tennis team was one of six athletic programs in the SWAC to be publicly recognized by the NCAA for posting Academic Progress Rates that rank within the top 10 percent of their respective sports nationally.
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UAPB student awarded prestigious Gilman Scholarship
5/26/2015
Gilman Scholarships provide up to $5,000 for American students to pursue overseas study for college credit. Taylor was awarded a $3,000 scholarship to travel to China this summer.
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Registration open for swimming classes
5/13/2015
Open to participants five years of age and older, the class will be held each Saturday from June 6 through July 18 in the swimming pool located inside the Kenneth L. Johnson HPER complex. The registration fee is $50 per person.
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UAPB Minority Research Center to host inaugural tobacco and addictions lecture series
5/13/2015
The Inaugural Tobacco and Addictions lecture series will serve as a platform for the exchange of best practices, knowledge, and research regarding the prevention of tobacco use and other addictive substances within minority communities.
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UAPB sees increase in applications for fall 2015
4/8/2015
Applications for admission to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff have climbed dramatically for the 2015-16 academic year, with new freshmen applications increasing 33% since April 2014. Administrators credit the increase to focused recruitment and enhanced opportunities for new students.
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UAPB among schools chosen for girls in STEM grant
4/6/2015
The STEM grants provide a STEM LEADERSHIP for GIRLS Conference on a college campus for female students in grades 10-14. Only girls in these grades may participate.
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UAPB to open food pantry for students; open house set for March 17
3/12/2015
The Collegiate 4-H Club at UAPB has partnered with the Arkansas Food Bank to open a food pantry on the UAPB campus. An open house will be held to honor the pantry’s opening Tuesday, March 17, in room 233 of the Adair-Greenhouse Human Sciences Hall at UAPB from 11 a.m.-noon.
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Museum at UAPB preserves the history of the Delta
2/13/2015
You'll find a trove of items representing the rich history of the Delta at the Museum and Cultural Center. THV11's Tom Brannon visited to learn more about Black History and hear the Vesper Choir.
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UAPB to offer scholarships to study abroad at Chinese universities
2/2/2015
Starting in the summer semester of the 2015-2016 academic year, students at UAPB will be able to study abroad in China as part of an agreement between the Chinese government and a list of other historically black colleges and universities.
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James E. Tillman Sr. and Dr. Ann M. Bartuska to speak at Rural Life Conference
1/22/2015
James E. Tillman Sr., regional conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will deliver the S.A. Haley Memorial Lecture at the 59th annual Rural Life Conference, Friday, Feb. 27, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Dr. Ann M. Bartuska, deputy under secretary for research, education and economics at the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), will be the luncheon speaker.
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Dr. Trace Peterson recognized as Arkansas Research Alliance Fellow
12/17/2014
Dr. Trace Peterson, assistant professor of regulatory science at UAPB, was recognized as one of five inaugural Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) Fellows at a press conference held at the Arkansas State Capitol on Wednesday, December 3.
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Jeff Johnson encourages graduates to embody revolution to change the world
12/15/2014
Johnson used his signature fiery, thought-provoking delivery style to challenge graduates to allow the revolution that is already in them to blossom and not be afraid to go against the grain to make change.
“Can you do what is different to be able to change that which the status quo says is the only thing that can be successful?”
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Texarkana chapter making plans as next stop on UAPB’s bus tour
12/11/2014
“We are excited about UAPB’s visit to Texarkana,” said Stacy Roberson, a 2003 UAPB graduate and master of ceremony for the event. “We are doing all that we can to let young people know about the event and expect a large turnout.”
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UAPB receives APLU awards for innovation, alumni engagement
12/2/2014
Before the selection process, self-reported data from the 1890 Universities were submitted for retention rates, research revenue and expenditures and other measures of success. Each university then was evaluated among its peers with the winning institution demonstrating the most productivity in a given area.
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Physics professor receives Air Force funding for new material research
12/2/2014
The material – a combination of silicon, germanium and tin grown on silicon substrates – will create a silicon optoelectronics “superchip” by improving processing speed, reliability and efficiency through combining photonic and silicon based devices.
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UAPB agriculture honor society inducts four new members
11/25/2014
Gamma Sigma Delta, the UAPB chapter of the National Honor Society of Agriculture, recently inducted one graduate student and three undergraduate students. The organization honors individuals who exhibit academic excellence and qualities that promote the image and relevance of agricultural, food and related sciences.
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Jeff Johnson to deliver Fall Commencement speech
11/17/2014
A former BET host and producer and an MSNBC contributor, Johnson has committed much of his life to the development of young people and continues to support youth leadership all over the country.
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Yunru Shen joins UAPB Human Sciences Department as instructor in merchandising, textiles and design
11/13/2014
Yunru Shen has been appointed as instructor in merchandising, textiles and design for the Department of Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). She will teach undergraduate courses in apparel design, fashion illustration and fashion buying and merchandising.
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff receives more than $1.5 million federal grant for research, Extension
11/10/2014
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) has been awarded over $1.5 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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UAPB Fishing Team wins Arkansas Collegiate Series fall bass tournament
11/7/2014
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Fishing Team took first place at the fall bass tournament of the Arkansas Collegiate Series held on Nov. 1 at Beaver Lake, near Rogers, Arkansas.
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Elzadia Washington, former mission director for USAID Namibia, to speak at UAPB Nov. 20
11/6/2014
Elzadia Washington, former mission director for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will be a guest presenter for the fall seminar of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Working Group on Global Higher Education scheduled for Thursday, November 20.
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Will Hehemann named Extension Specialist-Communications for SAFHS
11/4/2014
Will Hehemann has been named Extension Specialist-Communications for the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). In this position, he will publicize School activities by writing articles and scripts for print and broadcast media; edit manuscripts, publications and web content; take photographs and shoot video; and maintain the School’s website and social media sites.
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BET Sunday Best contestant Rome Washington to headline Gospel Extravaganza
10/31/2014
Rome Nicole Washington was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Music always played a major role in her family – she began singing at the age of 5.
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UAPB Professor featured in Chronicle for Higher Ed
10/30/2014
For two decades, researchers have asked why more black men don’t pursue STEM degrees. Some educators and policy makers say it’s essential to stop fixating on negative data and start telling the stories of black success. That's the story for these Ph.Ds.
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UAPB awarded scholarships to send students to China
10/15/2014
“Through the collaboration with SIAS, UAPB students will have the opportunity to spend a semester rather than merely weeks overseas,” said Dr. Walker. “Such an experience will change the academic and career trajectory of our students forever.”
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Homecoming Celebration set to begin November 2
10/14/2014
The week-long Homecoming celebration at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will begin November 2 with a gospel concert and end November 8 with an exciting football game.
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Kay Dutram joins UAPB Human Sciences Department as Director of Didactic Program Dietetics
10/13/2014
Kay Dutram has been named director of the Didactic Program Dietetics (DPD) in the Department of Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She will provide leadership to the DPD and nutrition/dietetic degree program in the department.
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UAPB-ERDC to host regional planning commission
10/3/2014
The event is free and open to the public and is intended to give UAPB administrators, faculty, staff, students, local residents and the general public an opportunity to review and offer input on the five-year transportation plan for Southeast Arkansas including Pine Bluff and White Hall
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Dr. Herbert E. Quintero joins Aquaculture/Fisheries Center
9/23/2014
Dr. Herbert E. Quintero has been appointed as manager of the Aquaculture Research Station for the Aquaculture/Fisheries Center of Excellence at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). In this position, he is responsible for supervising the Station farm crew and for ensuring that all ponds, water supply, electrical systems, equipment, vehicles and buildings are maintained and in good working order. He will also provide support to research and Extension faculty, staff and students in the department.
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Foundation for the Mid South announces “Males of Color: Cultivating Leaders for Today and Tomorrow”
9/17/2014
The Foundation for the Mid South is a regional foundation dedicated to improving lives and expanding knowledge in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The Foundation seeks to increase opportunities for residents and communities by supporting and strengthening the knowledge and skills of the organizations and individuals working to bring about change.
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Cornel West to speak at UAPB as Rockefeller Lecturer
9/15/2014
“Dr. West is a distinguished professor and one of the most prominent and prolific public intellectuals of this era,” said UAPB Chancellor Dr. Laurence B. Alexander. “He is widely known and respected for his commitment to social justice.”
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Aquaculture/Fisheries Field Day set for Oct. 2 at UAPB
9/10/2014
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will host the biennial Aquaculture/Fisheries Field Day on Oct. 2. The event will feature tractor tours, walking tours and educational posters that provide summaries of the most recent scientific results from the research and Extension efforts at UAPB’s Aquaculture/Fisheries Center of Excellence.
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Vaughan family gives $1,000 to memorial scholarship
9/8/2014
Vaughan’s unfortunate death on October 2, 2003 halted a promising career in theatre arts.
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84th Miss UAPB appears in September issue of EBONY
9/5/2014
Alexis Cole, alumna and 84th Miss UAPB is one of 10 campus queens to appear in the September issue of Ebony Magazine as part of their HBCU Queens feature.
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Think pounds of nutrients instead of tons of hay for winter needs
9/4/2014
When ranchers buy hay, they usually think of how many tons they need to get their livestock through the winter when they should be thinking of the pounds of nutrients they are buying, says Dr. David Fernandez, Cooperative Extension Program livestock specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
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Maximum grazing disaster relief deadline approaching
9/4/2014
Livestock producers who lost money due to droughts or fires between October 2011 and 2013 could be eligible to receive recovery assistance money through the Livestock Forage Disaster Assistance Program. But, producers should hurry to file a claim.
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Dr. Brenda A. Martin to head UAPB Human Sciences Department
8/28/2014
Dr. Brenda A. Martin has been named chair of the Department of Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She will provide leadership to the department that includes four units – food service/restaurant management; human development and family studies; merchandising, textiles and design; and nutrition and dietetics.
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Centennial Celebration/Field Day set for Sept. 25
8/28/2014
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Cooperative Extension in conjunction with its Lonoke Farm Field Day, Sept. 25 at the Pearlie S. Reed/Robert L. Cole Small Farm Outreach Wetlands and Water Management Center in Lonoke, Arkansas.
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Rev Run to begin school year at UAPB
8/19/2014
One of the most iconic figures in music, Rev Run is the front man of seminal hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. and has sold tens of millions of records worldwide and is widely credited for ushering rap music into mainstream culture.
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UAPB plans to open a fitness center to meet student needs
8/12/2014
The fitness center will be open seven days a week from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Bennett said. Noting UAPB is a Historically Black College and Universities institution, the fitness center is meeting the mission of developing the whole person.
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Meeting provides glimpse into global demands and the future of livestock
8/12/2014
Always of interest to producers are glimpses into what’s ahead. This is what thousands of livestock scientists at the Joint Annual Meeting of the American Society of Animal Science, the American Dairy Science Association and the Canadian Society of Animal Science discussed recently in Kansas City, says Dr. David Fernandez, Cooperative Extension Program livestock specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. This year’s topic centered on meeting the global demands of 2050.
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Higher Learning Commission VP to speak at Faculty/Staff Seminar
8/11/2014
Stenson, who joined the Commission in December 2013, brings 30 years of higher education experience as an educator, scholar and administrator at a wide range of institutions.
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Leadership Workshop planned
8/4/2014
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RN–to-BSN Nursing Program to restart
7/29/2014
The program is designed for applicants with a current unencumbered registered nurse license to practice in Arkansas or a license from a compact state with privilege to practice in the state of Arkansas.
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Dr. Edmund R. Buckner completes Harvard University Management Development Program
7/25/2014
Dr. Edmund R. Buckner, associate dean for research and Extension at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, recently completed the Harvard University Management Development Program (MDP) in Cambridge, Mass.
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Animals need relief from heat
7/16/2014
Hot weather affects animals, too. “I am always amazed by the number of people who ask ‘Do animals really need shade?’” says Dr. David Fernandez, Cooperative Extension Program livestock specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
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Dell-Cam Farm hosts NBGC Model Farm Tour July 17
7/11/2014
Dewayne Goldmon, owner and operator of Dell-Cam Farm, has been selected to host a 2014 Model Farm tour by the National Black Growers Council (NBGC).
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Failure to report acreage loss can trigger loss of CSP contract
7/9/2014
Producers enrolled in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) have 60 days to notify the Natural Resources and Conservation Service (NRCS) if they lose control of any acreage enrolled in a CSP contract, says Dr. Henry English, director of the Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
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July 15 crop certification deadline looms
7/3/2014
July 15 is the deadline to certify spring-seeded crops, says Dr. Henry English, director, Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
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Plan fall marketing strategy in early summer
6/30/2014
Livestock producers should take advantage of any slack time during early summer to plan their fall marketing strategy, says Dr. David Fernandez, Cooperative Extension Program livestock specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Producers have a variety of options. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.
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Gamma Sigma Delta honors nine members
6/19/2014
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta, the honor society of agriculture, recently honored nine of its members for their achievements. The organization honors individuals who exhibit academic excellence and other qualities that promote the image and relevance of agriculture, food and related sciences.
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UAPB Vesper Choir dons new duds
6/19/2014
Thanks to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander, the Vesper Choir will be magnificently robed in splendid finery in the fall.
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West African delegation to visit Arkansas June 22-28
6/18/2014
Representatives from West Africa will visit Arkansas June 22-28 as part of a U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Office of International Programs and Studies (OIPS).
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UAPB to host Rural Small Business Connection event
6/18/2014
This training event will provide small businesses with a series of educational networking sessions and opportunities on how to build capacity and successfully do business with USDA and other Federal agencies.
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UAPB Merchandising, Textiles and Design students get hands-on experience
6/16/2014
Merchandising, Textiles and Design students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff got hands-on experience in visual merchandising recently by designing a window display at the Arts and Science Center (ASC) for Southeast Arkansas.
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Temporary electric fencing can increase pasture usage, save money
6/13/2014
Temporary electric fencing is one way to increase pasture usage and save money on feed and weed and brush control, says Dr. David Fernandez, Cooperative Extension Program livestock specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
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Southeast Arkansas Housing Workshop Set for June 26
6/13/2014
A housing workshop is set for 10 a.m., Thursday, June 26, at the Portland Community Center in Portland, Arkansas.
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Wet pastures bring new problems to livestock producers
6/13/2014
Soaked pastures bring new problems for livestock producers, says Dr. David Fernandez, Cooperative Extension Program livestock specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
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UAPB accounting chair selected for study abroad program in Scandinavia
6/10/2014
With the theme, “Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility,” the program will take him to Stockholm and Copenhagen in Sweden and Denmark, respectively.
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Prevent bloat for healthy livestock
6/5/2014
Bloat can kill ruminant animals quickly, sometimes in as little as an hour, says Dr. David Fernandez, Cooperative Extension Program livestock specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Often the only sign of bloat is a dead animal in the pasture.
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Top international seafood, aquaculture economists to lecture at UAPB
6/4/2014
Top seafood and aquaculture economists from around the world will lecture at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Center of Excellence this summer. Experts from the United States, Norway and the Philippines will speak during a high-level, specialized course scheduled for June 16-June 27.
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Lochmann, Engle elected to key positions in World Aquaculture Society
6/3/2014
Dr. Rebecca Lochmann, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Aquaculture/Fisheries Center fish nutritionist, and Dr. Carole Engle, the center’s director, have been elected to key positions in the World Aquaculture Society.
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UAPB archeologists uncover glimpses of Pine Bluff’s early history
5/30/2014
Archaeologists stationed at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) are monitoring preliminary earthmoving in conjunction with construction of a splash park at Lake Saracen Park in downtown Pine Bluff.
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UAPB Theatre Director selected for NEH fellowship
5/29/2014
The competitive program received more than 45 applications out of which they could only choose fifteen making Collins part of a distinguished group chosen from historically black colleges and universities across the country.
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Control barber pole worms in sheep and goats
5/29/2014
Warm, humid conditions favor the survival of many parasites including barber pole worms. Sheep and goat produces need to be aware of them and their control.
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Vaccinate young livestock to avoid disease problems
5/29/2014
Because Arkansas livestock are bred to give birth in the spring, late May or June is usually the time to vaccinate livestock.
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LIONS program receives boost to prepare students for college life
5/28/2014
While the main goal of the LIONS Program is to assist academically promising students with their transition to collegiate coursework, a secondary focus is to establish a cohesive and bonded cohort of first-year students who identify with and seek support from each other, the Program staff and the University.
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Plant warm season annuals to boost pastures' productivity
5/22/2014
Warm season annuals give cool season pastures a rest during the warmer months, thus providing more fall grazing.
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UAPB graduate accepted to the College of William and Mary
5/13/2014
The Lancaster, California native began her love for accounting as a child when her father let her count spare change and cash he was preparing for deposit. Her passion for math grew from there and motivated her to major in accounting once she began matriculating at UAPB. She is the first in her family to graduate from college.
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Student-athlete to pursue dual master’s degrees at Boston University
5/13/2014
Maria knew she didn’t want to be in an office all day like her mom does or didn’t quite want to do clinical psychology, because something that she loves was missing. When she started to play competitive tennis again she realized that at practice time she performed better than in tournaments – that caught her attention.
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Scout pastures for armyworms, but spraying not always necessary
5/7/2014
During their last two stages of growth, armyworms eat tremendous amounts of grass so scouting pastures for them is essential.
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Spring is the time to stock channel catfish
5/6/2014
Channel catfish has become one of Arkansas’ favorite sportfish by providing fun fishing and tasty filets.
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Soil test for optimum crop yields
5/5/2014
A soil test reveals which nutrients are needed, in what quantities and whether or not the soil pH should be corrected.
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Dr. David Fernandez receives President’s Volunteer Service Award
5/1/2014
Established in 2003, the award is presented to individuals, groups and families who have met or exceeded requirements for volunteer service and demonstrated exemplary
citizenship through volunteering.
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Fertility test bulls now for summer breeding season
4/28/2014
As breeding season approaches, beef producers should consider scheduling trichomoniasis and breeding soundness exams for their bulls.
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Various strawberry production techniques shown to increase yields at UAPB
4/24/2014
Strawberry production trials by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff show that using high tunnels, low tunnels and plastic mulch can extend the growing season.
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April - Time to get ready to breed spring-calving heifers
4/23/2014
April is the time for ranchers to think about the upcoming breeding season.
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Small Scale Producer Conference set for April 24 in Texarkana
4/18/2014
Conference topics include timber management, pond management, small ruminant (goats) production and management and available cost-share programs.
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Improve livestock reproductive management to boost bottom line
4/16/2014
Livestock producers whose herds have poor reproductive success earn less and have higher production costs per head that those whose herds reproduce successfully.
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Spring is the time to get a jump on aquatic weed control
4/15/2014
Aquatic weeds are especially a problem in older ponds and many Arkansas ponds were built long ago.
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Spring Cultural Fest set for April 22 at UAPB
4/15/2014
The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. in the Adair-Greenhouse Building auditorium and will feature food from various cultures, fashions, live music and dance.
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Sustainable Strawberry Production Workshop set for April 23 in Marianna
4/15/2014
The workshop, aimed at all strawberry growers and potential growers, begins at 9 a.m. with registration and will end at 2:30 p.m.
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UAPB researchers working to prevent unusual fish losses during winter
4/11/2014
Fish farmers in Arkansas reported substantial losses of fish in the spring of 2013 when they began to harvest their ponds.
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UAPB hosts Arkansas SIDS Outreach workshop
4/9/2014
Students from UAPB and Southeast Arkansas College, and local child care providers learned ways to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant deaths.
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Prevent scours, a cause of losses in newborn livestock (part 3 of a 3-part series)
4/8/2014
While scours may not sound serious, especially to new livestock producers, young animals are especially susceptible and can die quickly because of rapid dehydration if scours is left untreated.
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Housing workshop set for April 16 in Eudora
4/8/2014
The topics include Sections 502 and 504 of the rural development program and weatherization.
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Educational Access conference to focus on STEM success
4/8/2014
The University of Arkansas Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host the 21st Annual Mary E. Benjamin Conference on Educational Access Wednesday, April 23, in the Kenneth L. Johnson Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Complex with the theme, “Preparing K-16 for STEM Success.”
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UAPB to mark 141 years during Founder’s Celebration
4/8/2014
Founder’s Celebration is a tradition that has continued for over 60 years, blending academics, social activities, and history in an effort to communicate not only the history of the University, but also the importance of remembering how history built the school into what it is today. The formal celebration of Founder’s Day can be dated back to 1943, during the administration of Dr. Lawrence A. Davis, Sr.
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Sustainable Strawberry Production Workshop set for April 15
4/4/2014
The workshop is aimed at all strawberry growers and potential growers.
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Hartfield Initiative to host gospel concerts April 6, May 4 for UAPB students
4/2/2014
The Hartfield Initiative is the brainchild of Dr. Freddie Hartfield, professor of mathematics at UAPB and was expanded by UAPB alumnus Bishop Chester Thompson. The Initiative has as its goal to raise $100,000 over a five-year period (October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2017).
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UAPB Professors receive grant to establish 3D visualization cave
4/2/2014
Imagine being able to walk through the central nervous system, forensics scene or the activity of a data stream – all of that will soon be possible thanks to the innovative minds at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
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Minority research center announces guest speakers for National Minority Research Symposium
4/2/2014
The Minority Research Center on Tobacco & Addictions (MRC), located on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), will host Dr. Phillip S. Gardiner and Dr. Ron Peters, both long-standing public health researchers and activists, as the guest speakers for its first National Minority Research Symposium on Tobacco and Addictions.
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Manage coccidiosis to reduce losses among newborn animals (part 2 of a 3-part series)
4/1/2014
Estimates are that coccidiosis costs the beef industry $100 million annually. Caused by a single celled parasite, a protozoan, coccidiosis is also the second most important internal parasite of sheep.
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Is pond fertilization necessary?
3/26/2014
Spring is finally here and farm pond owners may be wondering if they need to fertilize their ponds.
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UAPB Art Department hosts workshop with Basil Watson
3/21/2014
Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Watson studied under the tutelage of his mentors Alexander Cooper and Christopher Gonzalez. His Father, Barry Watson is also an international acclaimed artist and first introduced him to drawing and to the works of French sculptor, Auguste Rodin, who completed the work, “The Thinker” in 1902.
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UAPB, Community joins local author in giving back to hometown at AR flag ceremony
3/24/2014
The Agriculture, Art and ROTC departments at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) participated in the “Arkansas Flag 101? and Arkansas Flag/Wabbaseka Memorial Completion Ceremony held at Wabbaseka City Park.
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Works of UAPB Art Professor on display at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
3/24/2014
Recycled and Repurposed tire treads are the artist medium for creating whimsy, imaginative and nostalgic sculptures.
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Spring career fair set for April 2
3/24/2014
The Office of Career Services will host the 2014 Spring Career Day and Teacher Education Fair Wednesday, April 2 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the H.O. Clemmons Arena of the Kenneth L. Johnson Sr. Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) Complex.
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Reducing sheep mortality in the first eight days of life (part 1 0f 3)
3/24/2014
Lamb and kidding seasons are upon us, and producers should do everything possible to reduce losses during the neonatal period (first eight days of life) as that is when 84 per cent of all lamb deaths occur.
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AgDiscovery application deadline extended to April 7
3/24/2014
The two-week residential program allows students to learn about careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness, regulatory science and plant pathology.
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UA Board of Trustees to consider online education initiative targeting adult students
3/19/2014
At a meeting at UAFS on Thursday, Bobbitt will ask the board to consider expanding a consortium of UA System campuses to participate in planning for a new online university that will offer a limited number of degree programs designed for adults who need the flexibility afforded by online education.
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UAPB-ERDC to host development workshops for minority, women owned businesses
3/18/2014
By 2050, minorities are projected to make up half of the U.S. population, currently comprising 35.5% of the population of the Delta region. Today, minority unemployment rates are at 13.2 percent; more than double that of the non-minority population.
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UAPB Physics professor works with White Hall students, publishes article on celebrity Zodiac signs
3/14/2014
People believe in the influence zodiac signs have on their fate. It is, so to say, the universal culture. However, there is no scientific proof for this. Individual personal data is required to prove the zodiac sign influences in our life beliefs.
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UAPB Minority Research Center announces National Minority Research Symposium on Tobacco and Addictions
3/14/2014
The Minority Research Center on Tobacco & Addictions (MRC), of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has announced its first National Minority Research Symposium on Tobacco and Addictions taking place May 14 – 15, 2014 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas. The event serves as a platform for the exchange of best practices, knowledge, and resources regarding the prevention of tobacco use and other addictive substances within minority communities.
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Area Vegetable Production Clinic Friday, March 21 in Helena
3/14/2014
Although the targeted audiences are commercial vegetable growers and those selling at farmers markets, the clinic is open to anyone interested in gardening.
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UAPB to offer Lifeguard Classes March 24-27
3/13/2014
The Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education has collaborated with the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) and the American Red Cross to offer Lifeguard training classes March 24-27.
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Livestock and Alternative Crops Workshop Set for March 15
3/12/2014
A livestock and alternative crops workshop is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m. in community room #1 at the G.C. Johns Community Center on the old elementary school campus in Eudora.
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Control Weeds Now for Better Pastures This Summer
3/12/2014
With no green showing in the pasture, few livestock producers are thinking about weed control, but now is the ideal time to control troublesome pasture weeds, says Dr. David Fernandez.
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Dr. Carole R. Engle receives U.S. Aquaculture Society Distinguished Service Award
3/6/2014
Dr. Carole R. Engle, director of the Aquaculture/Fisheries Center of Excellence at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has received the United States Aquaculture Society Distinguished Service Award.
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Plan to Pass on the Management of the Family Farm
3/6/2014
Succession planning is one way to help keep the next generation on the farm and meet the financial needs of all the family members, says Dr. David Fernandez, UAPB Cooperative Extension Program livestock management specialist.
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Deadline Extended to March 14 for USDA Scholar applications
3/6/2014
Launched in 1992, the program awards scholarships to students attending 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities and pursuing bachelor’s degrees in agriculture, food or natural resources sciences, or related academic disciplines.
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Vegetable Production Meeting Set for March 13
3/6/2014
Although the targeted audiences are commercial growers, those selling at farmers markets, local gardeners and Master Gardeners, the meeting is open to anyone interested in gardening.
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UAPB joins coalition to double number of students who study abroad
3/6/2014
IIE’s Generation Study Abroad will engage educators and stakeholders to increase the number of U.S. students who can gain international experience through study abroad programs, internships, service learning and non-credit educational experiences. IIE has committed $2 million to this initiative over the next five years, leading up to its centennial celebration in 2019.
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Long-time chancellor’s assistant to be honored at Benefit for the Arts
2/20/2014
For over three decades, one name was synonymous with the Chancellor’s Office at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Liz Strickland. Everyone who needed to make a connection with the Chancellor knew who to call. Not standing on formalities with title or handles, when they heard the voice on the other end say, “Chancellor’s Office, Liz”, they knew they were on the way to getting what they needed.
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Miss UAPB to host Shoes 4 Africa fashion show February 19
2/18/2014
Miss UAPB was inspired to do this project after watching a YouTube video she came across last year. The video displayed children walking around with cans and bottles on their feet.
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UAPB Chancellor appoints leaders to key positions
2/18/2014
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Chancellor Dr. Laurence B. Alexander has been implementing his vision of increasing the institution in size and stature. Part of that vision includes the placement of leaders in key positions – Dr. Mary E. Benjamin as vice chancellor of Research; James B. Tyson, CFRE, as vice chancellor for Development/Institutional Advancement; and Dr. Jacquelyn McCray as interim vice chancellor for Academic Affairs.
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UAPB Experimental Kitchen to help farmers develop products
2/12/2014
Staff and students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are cooking sweet potato pies, bread, chips, fries and other dishes – all in the name of teaching, research and Extension.
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Consider Other Business Structures to Aid in Estate Planning
2/12/2014
Choosing the right business structure for a farm or ranch can help ensure that a farming heritage is a legacy for many generations to enjoy.
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Audrey Rowe and Dr. Idonia L. Trotter to Speak at Rural Life Conference
2/12/2014
Audrey Rowe, Administrator for the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will deliver the S.A. Haley Memorial Lecture at the 58th Annual Life Conference, Friday, Feb. 28, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.
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Kirk Franklin to speak at UAPB February 25 for YMTF program
2/12/2014
YMTF has become one of the most significant and exhilarating programs provided for UAPB students. The goal of the program is to encourage students to take full advantage of the benefits available, give guidance on how to succeed in their careers, and look at life in the real world of work through the experiences of seasoned professionals.
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31 Students on Fall Semester 2013 SAFHS Dean’s List
1/30/2014
To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must be in good standing at UAPB, have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) out of a possible 4.0 and completed a minimum of 15 credit hours with no incomplete courses.
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UAPB, Pine Bluff Arsenal to collaborate for Black History Program
1/30/2014
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has collaborated with the Pine Bluff Arsenal to present a Black History program Thursday, February 13 at 11:00 a.m. The free, public event will be held in the J.M. Ross theatre of the Hathaway-Howard Fine Arts building.
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Rural Life Conference Feb. 28 Features 11 Workshops
1/22/2014
The 58th annual Rural Life Conference is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 28, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the opening session at 8:45 a.m.
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Biology professor listed among top 25 for HBCUs
1/22/2014
UAPB Biology professor Dr. Joseph Onyilagha was recognized and listed among the top 25 Professors at Affordable Historically Black Colleges at affordablecollegesonline.com for his research on the origins of the genetic code to track early and late components in code evolution.
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Homeruns and Heroes event to benefit UAPB Baseball Complex
1/17/2014
According to UAPB Athletics Director Lonza Hardy, the Home Runs and Heroes event will be just one of many fundraisers that will be held throughout the year to generate revenue to help them better serve UAPB students as well as the community at large.
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Handel’s Messiah set for January 19
1/9/2014
This annual event, originally scheduled for December 8, 2013 was postponed because of dangerous weather conditions. The January 19th event will ensure that the performance chain of 60 years will not be broken.
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UAPB reaching out to Senegal and Nigeria to globalize academic programs
1/9/2014
“OIPS aims to work collaboratively with SAFHS and the broader university community to create a niche in international programming,” said Dr. Pamela D. Moore, associate director for global engagement. “Such a strategy takes into account UAPB’s land-grant designation, its commitment to historically disadvantaged communities...
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Dr. Fredda Carroll named School of Education Dean
1/7/2014
With 25 years of service as an assistant professor, associate professor and professor spanning three universities, she has had administrative experience as Assistant to the Dean for Diversity at Arkansas State University (ASU).
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Check Goats and Sheep Body Condition to Gauge Nutrition Management
1/7/2014
Looking at sheep or goats to tell if they are losing, maintaining or gaining weight is often difficult, says Dr. David Fernandez, Cooperative Extension Program livestock specialist at UAPB.
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Awarded Accreditation of its Business Programs
1/2/2014
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners has awarded the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff initial accreditation of its business programs.
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Protect Livestock From Harsh Winter Conditions
12/17/2013
Arkansas tends to get a lot of freezing rain, sleet, ice and wintery mix, and these wet, cold conditions are hard on animals if they do not have good feed, clean water and shelter.
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Stakes High, Payoff Big in USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
12/17/2013
As high school students weigh their options fully cognizant of potential student loan debt, they would be wise to consider being named a USDA/1890 National Scholar, says George Richardson, USDA 1890 program liaison.
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Rural Life Conference Set for Feb. 28
12/17/2013
The 58th annual Rural Life Conference will be Friday, Feb. 28, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. The conference theme is “Facing Change: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles and Sustainable Communities.”
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Addiction Studies alumnus credits UAPB for success
12/9/2013
Hurricane Katrina survivor and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) graduate Melva Trask has endured tragedy and is experiencing triumph in her professional career as a Community Liaison for the Department of Community Corrections.
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Little Rock District teams up with University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
12/5/2013
The Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District recently signed a partnership agreement with the oldest historically black institution of higher education in Arkansas.
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Students learn to transition from the classroom to the boardroom at career seminar
12/3/2013
The theme for the Career Awareness and Planning Seminar was “From the Classroom to the Boardroom…Students in Transition”, with special emphasis being placed on the four c’s: Character, Choices, Commitment and Consequences.
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Southwest Arkansas Small Farms Conference Topics Announced
12/3/2013
The Southwest Arkansas Small Farms Conference gets underway at 8:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 6, in Hempstead Hall at the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope (UACCH). Participants can select from among two breakout sessions – one targeting vegetable producers and the other for landowners and livestock producers.
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Sustainable Strawberry Production Workshop set for Dec. 18 at UAPB
12/3/2013
A Sustainable Strawberry Production Workshop will be held Dec. 18 in the auditorium of the S.J. Parker 1890 Extension Complex at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The workshop gets underway with registration at 9 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m.
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UAPB students attend Thurgood Marshall Leadership institute
12/3/2013
Each year the Thurgood Marshall Leadership Institute and Recruitment Fair select students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to attend the annual conference. This year marked the 13th Annual Leadership Institute and Recruitment Fair and gives future leaders an opportunity to have the ultimate professional development experience.
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UAPB receives 1890 International Student Development Award
12/3/2013
The 1890 International Student Development Award is presented to the university that has the largest increase in undergraduate students participating in study abroad programs from 2011-2012 through 2012-2013. UAPB had a 133 percent increase in the number of undergraduate students participating in study abroad between 2012 and 2013.
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UAPB Fishing Team finishes fourth in Nov. 16 collegiate tournament
11/22/2013
A team from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff finished fourth in the Arkansas Collegiate Series tournament held Nov. 16 on the Arkansas River in Pine Bluff.
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Online giving campaign exceeds goal
11/20/2013
The University Relations and Development office at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff announced that the initial goal of $25,000 has been exceeded during its online campaign, 24/10. As of this week, the campaign has raised $45,235 – almost twice the initial goal.
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Prevent toxemia in sheep and goats by managing winter nutrition
11/20/2013
Even though kidding and lambing season isn’t until spring, now (mid-November to mid-December) is the time to prevent pregnancy toxemia in sheep and goats, says Dr. David Fernandez, Cooperative Extension Program livestock specialist at UAPB.
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Apollo supercomputer comes to UAPB
11/18/2013
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has strengthened its research efforts with the acquisition of an Apollo cluster/supercomputer, making it the only HBCU within Arkansas and one of only ten HBCUs in the United States with a supercomputer on campus.
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Chicago Alumni chapter gives more than 11k to UAPB
11/7/2013
Jackey Cason, president of the UAPB/AM&N Chicago Alumni Chapter, presented a check totaling $11,165 to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
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A Different Way to Think of Feeding Hay
11/7/2013
With winter approaching, most livestock producers have already purchased winter hay supplies, but did they purchase enough hay that meets the nutritional requirements of their herds?
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Germany-based publisher commissions book from Physics professor’s article
11/7/2013
LAP LAMBERT, a Germany-based academic publishing company has asked Dr. Miah M Adel, Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and Environmental Sciences if he would be interested in converting his recently published article “Farakka Barrage, the greatest ever riparian bluff for upstream water piracy” into book form.
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UAPB Department of Agriculture announces fall 2013 scholarship recipients
11/7/2013
Students in the Department of Agriculture at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff have been awarded more than $25,000 in scholarships in fall 2013.
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Robert Wall passes certified educational facilities professional (cefp) test
11/5/2013
APPA, the association dedicated to leadership in educational facilities, is proud to announce that Robert Wall of University of Arkansas/Pine Bluff has received the Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential.
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ARK-LSAMP receives $3.5M grant from NSF
11/5/2013
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has been awarded $3.5M from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to further support the Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (ARK-LSAMP) program at UAPB.
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Dr. Mary Benjamin given award at STEM conference
10/28/2013
Dr. Mary Benjamin, vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was honored with an award for College-level promotion of Education at the Women of Color STEM Conference recently.
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UAPB Professor invited to speak at Clemson
10/28/2013
Dr. Sederick C. Rice, assistant professor of biology at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) was invited to be a guest speaker at the 1st CRA-W/CDC Broadening Participation in Visualization Workshop to be held at Clemson University, February 10-11, 2014.
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UAPB-ERDC brings HOPE to Main Street Pine Bluff
10/24/2013
The Economic Research and Development Center (ERDC), the full-service community economic development outreach program of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has partnered with Hope Enterprise Corporation to bring a micro-branch of Hope Federal Credit Union to its location at 615 S. Main street.
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UAPB's Aquaculture Program Hears From Zebrafish Expert
10/23/2013
Many scientists believe zebrafish could replace mice as laboratory models for human diseases, and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's nationally recognized aquaculture program is poised to benefit.
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The Field is Set for Eight HBCU Marching Bands to Perform at the 12th Annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase
10/23/2013
Widely known within the marching band community as “The Honda,” the Invitational Showcase is the culmination of the Honda Battle of the Bands, providing a national stage to highlight the distinct showmanship of HBCU marching bands.
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UAPB Professor selected by ETS to develop Teacher Portfolio Assessment
10/14/2013
Dr. Vera Lang Brown, Associate Professor in the School of Education has been selected to serve on several national and state educational committees.
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BET Sunday Best Y’Anna Crawley to headline Gospel Concert
10/8/2013
Y’Anna possesses vocals that are often reminiscent of the iconic voice of the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin who has been one of her greatest musical influences.
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UAPB officials remember L.C. Greenwood as ambassador and legend
10/1/2013
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (known then as AM&N College) standout and Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Famer, L.C. Greenwood, played for AM&N College from 1965-1969, was an All-Pro defensive end who won four Super Bowl rings as a member of Pittsburgh Steelers famed “Steel Curtain” defense.
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Beebe delivers $750k for UAPB STEM Academy
10/1/2013
Gov. Mike Beebe paid a visit to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff campus Monday morning to formally present UAPB Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander with a check for $750,000 that will go toward the completion of the STEM Academy and Conference Center.
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Student programs shine at IEEE Cluster 2013
9/30/2013
More than 200 computer scientists gathered at this year’s IEEE International Conference on Cluster Computing (Cluster 2013), held in Indianapolis Indiana, US, and hosted by Indiana University’s Pervasive Technology Institute.
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UAPB’s Homecoming Celebration to begin October 13
9/27/2013
The week-long Homecoming celebration at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will begin October 13 with a gospel concert and end October 19 with an exciting game.
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UAPB Art professor to open exhibit at ASC
9/27/2013
The Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas will open an exhibition of UAPB Art Professor Danny Campbell’s sculpture entitled RE| Reclaimed Repurposed Redefined on October 10, 2013. His found object sculpture is formed from automobile remnants, predominantly tire treads, collected roadside.
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Building for brighter futures
3/27/2013
As recently reported by The Commercial, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is ahead of schedule in its construction of the new STEM Academy facility. Space will be provided for a wet lab, computer lab, class/seminar rooms, student resource center, conference rooms and an 8,000-square-foot auditorium for large assemblies.
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HBCU Week observance to feature panel, fall convocation
2/21/2013
While the 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) represent 3% of the nation’s institutions of higher learning, they graduate nearly one-quarter of African Americans who earn undergraduate degrees.
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U of A and UAPB Form Partnership for Poultry
2/18/2013
The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a partnership to help fill a need for more graduates in the poultry sciences.
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