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Our sesquicentennial celebration is more than recognizing chronological years. It’s about appreciating that this institution was created, not by accident but by divine providence, with a singular mission— to be a tool to help uplift African Americans. Our founders recognized that the education of Black people would not merely survive but that graduates to come would thrive. Fueled by our mission, we also recognize the significant milestones in our history— including both the growth in and on our campus but also by way of the individuals who have matriculated through this institution.

And over these 150 years, some unique experiences have taken place on campus and have had lasting effects on the Golden Lion family and the entire state and country. So, for this 150th anniversary, we will be centered around these three themes--mission that birthed our institution, the significant milestones in place and people, and lasting memories that were made and will continue to be made.

We look forward to celebrating our beloved #DearMother with you! Share your memories on social using #UAPB150.

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Calendar of Events

Founders' 2023 Celebration | April 17-23, 2023 | Please use this link to provide us with feedback. Thank you.

Monday, April 17, 2023 Campus Kickoff | 11:30 am | W.E. O'Bryant Bell Tower View the Kickoff on Instagram - School of Education Recognition Gala (Invitation Only) | 6 - 8 pm | STEM Conference Center
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Movie Night | 7:30 - 10 pm | W.E. O'Bryant Bell Tower (Alumni, students, faculty and staff welcome) 
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 -UAPB Student Activities | UAPB Campus. Current UAPB students, faculty, staff. For more information, contact jacksonc@uapb.edu
Thursday, April 20, 2023 Founders' Honors & Awards Convocation  | 10 am | HPER Building (View the Convocation online at UAPB-TV) | Click to view the Founders' Honors & Awards Digital Booklet - Sigma Alpha Iota Probationary Recital | 6 - 9 pm | STEM Conference Center
Friday, April 21, 2023 Chris Robinson's Golf Tournament  | 8 am |  PB Country Club.  Contact Lia Jenkins 870-575-7950/Amanda Kirklin 870-575-7949 for Registration - Unity Fest '23 | 11 am - 2 pm | H. O. Clemmons Arena For more information call 870-870-7064 - UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Board of Directors Mtg  |  1-4 pm  |  Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library (Multipurpose Room), 600 S. Main StreetAlumni and Student Reception  |  4-6 pm  | - UAPB/AM&N Ntl. Alumni Association, 27 Watson Blvd. -Social Work Graduation Banquet (Invitation Only) | 6 - 9 pm | STEM Conference Center - New Member Presentation - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. | 7 - 9 pm | H.O. Clemmons Arena
Saturday, April 22, 2023 Dialoguing with Delta - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. | 9 am - noon | STEM Conference Center - Black and Gold Weekend State of Athletics |  11 am  |  Simmons Bank Field - Black and Gold Weekend Game  |  2 pm  |  Simmons Bank Field
2023 Chancellor's Scholarship Gala | 6 pm | Pine Bluff Country Club | View the 2023 Gala on UAPB-TV.  Click to view the Chancellor's Gala Program Booklet

New Member Presentation - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. | 7:22 - 9 pm | John Brown Watson Memorial Library 
Sunday, April 23, 2023 -Sunrise Service & Alumni Breakfast  | 8:00 am | STEM Conference Center | Click to view Sunrise Service Program Booklet (Sunrise Service program is online at UAPB-TV) -Benjamin Pruitt Sr. Celebration Jazz Concert  |  5:00 pm | Caldwell Hall (Click to view the Jazz Concert)

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John Brown Watson Memorial Library System Celebrates National Library Week | April 23 - 29, 2023 | Theme: "There's More to the Story"

Come join the celebration of events at the library: -National Library Week Kickoff Celebration | Monday, April 24 | 10:00 am   - Open House Tour, Innovative Technology @ Your Library | Thursday, April 26 | 10:00 am & 2:00 pm. Refreshments will be served. -Student Appreciation Day | Friday, April 28 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Karaoke and Popcorn

Spring Band Concert | April 27, 2023 | 7:30 pm | Caldwell Auditorium

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Spring Commencement   |    May 6, 2023 | Click to view the Spring 2023 Commencement on UAPB-TV. For more information on the UAPB Spring 2023 Commencement, click here

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Juneteenth |  Monday, June 19, 2023 |  

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 Lions Program - Learning Institute for New Students | June 26, 2023 - July 28, 2023 Link to Learn More

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Southern Heritage Classic | University of Arkansas Pine Bluff vs Tennessee State University 

• A Golden Evening Under The Stars Gala  | September 8, 2023  |  8 pm |  Memphis, TN  |  For more information Click Here

• Football Game  |  September 9, 2023 |  Memphis, TN

For more information on the Southern Heritage Classic, click here

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Joseph Carter Corbin Day | September 27, 2023 | 2:00 PM  |  STEM Conference Center- UAPB Campus | Pine Bluff, AR |  Program Information Coming Soon 

Learn more about Joseph Carter Corbin and the start of Branch Normal College (now UAPB), click here  Click to see the Corbin Exhibit in our University Museum & Culture Center (UMCC) Virtual Tour

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Homecoming Game | October 21, 2023  | Golden Lions vs Alcorn State |
Click the link to get your UAPB Golden Lions Football Tickets!  #1Team1ROAR
2023 UAPB Homecoming Schedule of Events Link

Click to see videos of past UAPB Homecomings