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Simmons Bank Gives $2.5M to UAPB for Athletics

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Simmons First National Corp. CEO George Makris this morning announced a $2.5 million donation to the athletics program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

The donation, made by the company’s Simmons Bank subsidiary, is the largest single gift in UAPB history.

Simmons Bank said the money would fund athletic upgrades to UAPB’s football and baseball facilities. Carlos James, the university’s head baseball coach, told the Pine Bluff Commercial he’s grateful for the donation.

“For me, I think it’s a great gesture by Simmons Bank to jump in and donate to the athletic program of UAPB,” he said. “What they’re doing and the amount that they’re giving is a huge deal for our athletic department. It will bring us validity around the state.”

Arkansas Business will have more coverage of the announcement later today.


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