University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is located in the northern part of the city of Pine Bluff in South Central Arkansas. The city has a population of 63,000 and is the county seat of Jefferson County. It is accessible by land via State Highways 65 and 79 and by air via Little Rock Airport.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, was founded in 1873 as the Branch Normal College; it was nominally part of the “normal” (education) department of Arkansas Industrial University, later the University of Arkansas, but was operated separately due to segregation. It later became a land-grant college under the 1890 amendments to Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act, which required states which did not open their land-grant university to all races to establish a separate land-grant university for each race.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff houses over 1000 students on its campus. Hunt Hall and the Harrold Complex each feature rooms on double loaded corridors with common area bath facilities.Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s sports teams participate in NCAA Division I in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), which competes in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly I-AA) for football. Home games are held at Golden Lion Stadium.

Mission
One of the most important aspects of the historical mission of Agricultural, Mechanical and Normal College was established by the Legislative Act of 1873 that created the College. The Act stipulated that the institution was being established for the convenience and well- being of the “poorer classes.”

Vision
UAPB be known as a comprehensive, 1890 Land-Grant institution that provides open door liberal and professional education for its traditional clientele as well as lifelong learning experiences for other population groups with concern for the success of all students; that

Library
We have tried to make browsing our library’s  collection and services simple and user friendly. We hope you will find our electronic library an enjoyable experience that will entice you to make a personal visit to our newly remodeled facility.

Courses Offered

Undergraduate Programs

Schools

• School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences
• School of Arts & Sciences
• School of Business and Management
• School of Education

Contact Details
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
1200 N. University Dr., Mail Slot #4942
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601
Official Website: http://www.uapb.edu/