Back University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff German Université de l'Arkansas à Pine Bluff French یونیورسٹی آف آرکنساس ایٹ پائن بلف Urdu
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Former name | Branch Normal College (1875–1927) Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical and Normal College (AM&N) (1927–1972)[1] |
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| Type | Public historically black university |
| Established | 1873 |
Parent institution | University of Arkansas System |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $28 million |
| Chancellor | Andrea Stewart (interim) |
| Students | 2,670 (Fall 2021)[2] |
| Location | , , U.S. 34°14′32″N 92°01′13″W / 34.2423°N 92.0203°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Black and gold[3] |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – (FCS), Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Mascot | Golden Lions |
| Website | www |
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is a public historically black university in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Founded in 1873, it is the second oldest public college or university in Arkansas. It was one of about 180 "normal schools" established by state governments in the 19th century to train teachers for the rapidly growing public common schools.[4] UAPB is part of the University of Arkansas System and Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
- ^ "Historical Overview". uapb.edu. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ "2021 Comparative Enrollment" (PDF). University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ^ "Branding Standards". University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
- ^ Christine Ogren, The American State Normal School: 'An Instrument of Great Good' (Palgrave Macmillan, 2005) pp. 1-5, 213-235 online..