University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
A-State and UAPB Get $300K Grant for Agriculture Education Program
The project focuses on increasing pathways for African American teachers in agriculture and advancing cultural diversity of the agriculture, food and natural resources workforce. read more >
UAPB Chancellor Laurence Alexander Departing for Same Role at University of Michigan-Flint
Alexander has led the university since 2013. Under his leadership, UAPB grew enrollment, increased retention and graduation rates, and launched several new academic programs. read more >
New FAFSA System Leaves Arkansas Colleges Seeking Clarity on Enrollment
Arkansas universities and colleges are left in limbo regarding enrollment and financial aid for the upcoming academic year, due to delays with FAFSA's new application process. read more >
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Arkansas Universities Build Cybersecurity Hub with $5M Grant
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Cyber Security, Energy Security & Emergency Response allocated the money to further work at the Emerging Threat Information Sharing & Analysis Center — a sort of cybersecurity clinic — at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. read more >
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Andrea Stewart Named Provost of UAPB
Stewart assumed the roles on an interim basis in August 2022. read more >
UAPB Plans Cybersecurity and Engineering Degree Programs
The University of Arkansas System board of trustees in May gave its blessing for the programs. UAPB now awaits approval from the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board, which is scheduled to meet July 28. read more >
Sweating the Small Stuff At UA Little Rock
Inside several labs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, physics professors Gregory Guisbiers and Tansel Karabacak conduct quantum research, an evolving field that analyzes the properties and behaviors of subatomic particles. read more >
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UAPB Breaks Ground on $33M Student Center
The 62,000-SF project will improve the L.A. Davis Sr. Student Union, which was built in the '50s. read more >
UAM Gets $3.7M for Climate-Smart Forestry Project
The project aims to plant to up to 600 acres of oak forests in three river-influenced areas of Arkansas. read more >
CHI St. Vincent Donates $1.1M to UAPB Nursing Program
The gift is part of a five-year agreement designed to help address a statewide shortage of nurses. read more >
New U of A Research Center Aims to Transform Semiconductor Manufacturing
The center is funded by a $10.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. read more >
Juneteenth: Building a Foundation of Celebration (Jimmy Warren Commentary)
Juneteenth has long been celebrated. But now that it’s a federal holiday, it’s critical that we fundamentally understand its importance to everyone’s history. read more >
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UAPB’s Laurence Alexander Stays True to School’s Roots
Laurence Alexander, the chancellor of UAPB, says the university is seeking to expand its educational partnerships across the board. read more >
$61M Helped HBCUs in Arkansas Survive COVID
Three of the four historically Black colleges and universities in Arkansas that received nearly $61 million through the federal American Rescue Plan say the money has been critical to surviving the pandemic amid challenges unique to institutions like theirs. read more >
Online Exchange Connects Arkansas Researchers With Equipment
One goal of program's goals is to help the state avoid the duplication of research dollars. read more >
HBCUs in Arkansas Get $61M from American Rescue Plan
Schools are required to use half the money to provide direct financial relief to students. read more >
Arkansas Ahead of Curve in Developing Cybersecurity Talent
Educators and others in the state are collaborating to fill the talent gap accompanying the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals. read more >
Henry Named UAPB Small Business Center Chief (Movers & Shakers)
Angelisa Henry has been selected to lead the new regional office of the Arkansas Small Business & Technology Center at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. read more >
Biden Picks UAPB Chancellor to Lead Agricultural Development Board
The seven-person committee provides guidance on international challenges in agriculture and food security. read more >
Anonymous Donor Gives $500K to UAPB
The gift will help UAPB provide direct funding to students dealing with financial roadblocks. read more >
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