University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Ceremony - Livestream
June 18, 2026, 11 a.m. CT

The Grand Opening Ceremony marks the official dedication of the Obama Presidential Center. The livestreamed event brings together global leaders, artists, changemakers, and citizens for an inspiring celebration of the values that shaped the Obama presidency and continues to inspire people everywhere to believe in their power to create change.

Tune in at 11 a.m. CT on June 18 to www.obama.org for a front-row seat to history no matter where you are.
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The School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) hosted its annual AgDiscovery Camp, June 8-12 on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff campus. The camp served local students from surrounding school districts and the Boys & Girls Club of Pine Bluff. Throughout the week, participants engaged in hands-on activities, presentations and tours designed to introduce them to agriculture and related career opportunities.

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UAPB Vice Chancellor Chris Robinson Appointed to Governor’s Council on Arkansas Board and Commission Appointments - UA Pine Bluff Athletics PINE BLUFF, AR. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) proudly announces that Chris Robinson, Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics, has been appointed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to the Arkansas Governor's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.

Get started with your Fall 2026 Payment Plans… Plans are available starting June 14. You can enroll online.

UAPB Names Jacquese ‘Jai’ Starling New Director of Research and Sponsored Programs

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has named Jacquese "Jai" Starling as the new director of Research and Sponsored Programs. Starling brings more than a decade of experience in sponsored programs administration, federal grant compliance, and post-award financial strategy to UAPB. Use the following link to read more: https://uapbnews.wpcomstaging.com/2026/06/12/uapb-names-jacquese-jai-starling-new-director-of-research-and-sponsored-programs/

UAPB Graduate Program Helps Veteran Educator Reach New Leadership Milestones

For many adult learners, higher education is not a straight path but a journey marked by career transitions, family responsibilities, and a commitment to lifelong growth. At the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), Thomas D. Noble III embodies that spirit. The 61-year-old educator recently earned his second master's degree from UAPB, completing a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and demonstrating how UAPB's graduate programs help working professionals advance their careers, strengthen their leadership skills, and pursue new opportunities at every stage of life. Click the following link to read: https://uapbnews.wpcomstaging.com/2026/06/12/uapb-graduate-program-helps-veteran-educator-reach-new-leadership-milestones/

From a backyard garden to a thriving community resource, Krystle Rucker's journey demonstrates the power of agriculture to strengthen families, build confidence and create opportunities for others.

After participating in the UAPB Small Farm Program's Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program, Rucker continued growing Rucker Farm Co., where she now produces fresh food, hosts educational workshops and serves neurodiverse children and families throughout Arkansas.

Read how one family's passion for gardening blossomed into a mission to grow food, build community and inspire others.

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Juneteenth is more than a holiday, it's a declaration and here in Pine Bluff, UAPB and The City of Pine Bluff are making sure we honor it the right way. Juneteenth in the Bluff is where history meets hope, community meets culture, and Pine Bluff shows the world who we are. This is bigger than a festival. This is legacy in real time. See you June 19th.

UAPB's School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences hosted the 2026 1890 Center of Excellence Student Success and Workforce Development Symposium from May 17-20 in the STEM Building. The four-day event brought together students, faculty, administrators and stakeholders from 1890 land-grant institutions across the nation to foster academic excellence, student success and workforce development.

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