Home - University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Become a part of the PRIDE Student-Focused. Success-Driven. Mission-Based. Apply Virtual Tour Visit Our Campus WHY CHOOSE UAPB? Choose UAPB for a world-renowned education and a unique HBCU experience! At UAPB, you will broaden your horizons, experience leadership opportunities, establish lifelong friendships, gain real-world experience that will allow you to compete, and excel in the global marketplace ACADEMICS & RESEARCH AFFORDABILITY HBCU EXPERIENCE ACADEMICS & RESEARCH Choose UAPB to find your career path. The Pridelands is home to world-renowned centers and programs including our Aquaculture and Fisheries Center of Excellence, Center for Biotechnology and Nanosciences, and the state’s only online graduate program in Addiction Studies. Choose from over 40+ degree programs. AFFORDABILITY Choose UAPB for an affordable education that prepares you for global competition. We’re PROUD to rank consistently as one of the most affordable universities in Arkansas, and one of the most affordable HBCUs in the nation. (Bestvalueschools.com). We also take PRIDE in finding ways to help students pay for college. HBC-YOU EXPERIENCE Choose UAPB for a unique HBCU experience. Our campus life offers opportunities to walk the yard as a Greek, become a part of Division I athletic teams, and play or groove with the M4Marching Band–known as the Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South. Choose a complete college experience. Join The Pride. UAPB Students Earn Top Honors at 1890 Research Symposium Students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (UAPB-SAFHS) earned top honors at the Association of 1890... Students Keynote Speakers During UAPB 2026 Founders’ Week Celebration Tanesha Thompson, president of the UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association, and newly appointed pastor, Rev. Joshua Pickett, pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff,... Alumni/Events/News Follow Food Safety Tips for Spring and Summer Months As temperatures rise and families gather for seasonal celebrations, Arkansans should follow essential food safety practices to protect their health, according to Rachel L. Luckett,... Research/Extension Keynote Speakers During UAPB 2026 Founders’ Week Celebration Tanesha Thompson, president of the UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association, and newly appointed pastor, Rev. Joshua Pickett, pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church in Pine Bluff,... Alumni/Events/News UAPB’s Tim Campbell Named 2026 Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 Honoree Tim Campbell, executive director of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute, has been named as one of the 2026... Alumni/Events/Faculty/Staff/News/Students UAPB to Present Multimedia Communications Week April 6-10, 2026 The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Department of Multimedia Communication will present Multimedia Communications Week April 6-10, 2026.  This year’s theme is “Multimedia:... Academic programs/Alumni/Events/News Academic Dates Campus Events April 27 Final Examinations for May Graduates May Last Day of Instruction May Day of Study View More April 20 Founders' Week 2026 May Last Day of Instruction May Day of Study View More After graduation, I plan to launch and scale a portfolio of businesses that reflect my commitment to innovation and leadership. I love that UAPB challenges me to grow, and my program equips me with the knowledge and confidence to transform my ideas into real opportunities. Desiree Walker Business Administration, Management My goal after college is to teach while earning my master’s degree in Educational Administration, eventually becoming a principal who leads with purpose and equity. I love studying elementary education because it allows me to shape young learners’ earliest experiences and build a strong foundation for their future. Joshua C. Bones Elementary Education My goal after graduation is to work in the power and machinery sector of agricultural engineering, developing technologies that support the global agricultural industry. What I enjoy most about UAPB is the strong sense of community and the support systems, like Career Services, that truly invest in my success. Zric Washington, Jr. Agricultural Engineering