Will Hehemann | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences A recruiter from the U.S. Peace Corps recently visited the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Natalie Felton, regional diversity recruiter for the mid-west region, spoke to students about Peace Corps volunteer positions. The Peace Corps enables recent university graduates and experienced professionals to work in…
Will Hehemann | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences The Arkansas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (AFS) recently convened at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) for its 32nd annual meeting. The parent organization’s Arkansas chapter is comprised of around 200 members, and promotes scientific research and sustainable management of fisheries resources and…
Lauren Corby, a graduating senior at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), was recently accepted to the PhD program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center for Biomedical Material Science in Jackson, Mississippi. She was offered five years of tuition covered, free medical insurance, and a living stipend. The daughter of Jim and…
Pastor, author, and television personality Matt Mosler will serve as the host of the Chancellor’s Benefit. With Waste Management as the presenting sponsor, the black-tie gala will be held Saturday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Previously held in February each year, the Chancellor’s Benefit is a new addition to…
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will celebrate 145 years of existence during Founders Celebration activities April 23-29. With the theme, “History, Heritage, Honor: #fueledforthefuture,” events include time honored traditions and a few new additions. Founders Celebration is a tradition that has been going on for over 60 years, blending academics, social activities, and…
Carol Sanders | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences The 8thAnnual Small Scale Producer Conference is scheduled for Thursday, April 26, at the Southwest Center in Texarkana, Texas. The conference begins at 8:30 a.m. with registration, followed by a welcome at 8:50 a.m. The conference theme is “Creating Sustainable Farms and Woodlands for the…
Will Hehemann | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences In May 2018, Patricia Shavers, 50, and her daughter Sharra Shavers, 22, will accomplish a goal that most parents and children aren’t able to experience at the same time. During the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s 158th commencement, they will both receive bachelor’s degree diplomas. According…
Carol Sanders | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences Anyone interested in a unique, “buggy” experience is welcome to the Incredible Edible Insect Festival Friday, April 27, in the Woodard Hall conference room at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The event will be offered twice; once at 10:15 a.m. and again at…
Carol Sanders | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences A Vegetable Production meeting aimed at vegetable farmers is set for Tuesday, April 24, at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) S.J. Parker 1890 Extension Complex auditorium. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m. Presenters will be UAPB faculty,…
Faculty and students of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Merchandising, Textiles and Design (MTD) Program will assist with a workshop on hand-dyed textiles at Family FunDay, Saturday, April 14, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Arts and Science Center (ASC) for Southeast Arkansas, located at 701 S. Main St. in Pine Bluff. The…
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Golden Lions football team released its schedule for the 2018 football season on Wednesday. The highly anticipated season opener for the new look Golden Lions will be on Saturday, September 1, as the team will play host to Morehouse College. UAPB started off the season with a…
Michael Steele, political analyst for MSNBC and former chairman of the Republican National Convention (RNC), will be the guest speaker for Chancellor’s Convocation on Thursday, April 19. The free, public event will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the J.M. Ross theatre of the Hathaway-Howard Fine Arts building. When he was elected Lt. Governor of…
