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Bill filed for separation of public and private school athletics in Arkansas

Tuesday, January 12 by Staff

Representative Jim Wooten (R) from Beebe has filed House Bill 1097 concerning the participation of public schools and private schools in athletic conferences. The bill is asking for Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 18, Subchapter 1, is amended 22 to add an additional section stating... Read More.

UAPB Athletics’ Graduation Rate Continues To Excel

Thursday, November 19 by Staff

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff student-athletes continue to graduate at a high level that exceeds the national average. Data release by the NCAA shows UAPB Athletics with a 78 percent graduation rate. The graduation success rate is determined by the sum of two categories:... Read More.

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A-State Athletics Statement Reiterating ADH-Approved Plan and Guidelines for Centennial Bank Stadium

Friday, October 30 by Staff

In support of this week’s joint communication from 11 northeast Arkansas hospitals urging residents of the region to remain diligent in their efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Arkansas State Athletics Department has issued the following statement: The athletics department implemented its Arkansas... Read More.

UAPB Athletics: SWAC Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors

Tuesday, October 13 by Staff

The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced a new multi-year sponsorship agreement with Academy Sports + Outdoors. The agreement between the SWAC and Academy Sports + Outdoors is centered around impactful community focused initiatives that will be highlighted by youth outreach and mentorship programs in local... Read More.

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Great American Conference pushes fall athletics start date to September 28

Friday, July 24 by Greg

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - The Great American Conference Council of Presidents unanimously approved a plan to delay the start of all intercollegiate athletic practices until the week of August 31, with the launch of competition postponed until the week of September 28. Teams will play current... Read More.

UAPB Director of Athletics Chris Peterson discusses the SWAC’s decision to move fall sports

Tuesday, July 21 by Greg

It was announced late Monday that the Southwestern Athletic Conference has decided to postpone all scheduled fall contests along with SWAC championships due to continuing concerns related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The fall sports impacted include men’s and women’s cross country, football, women’s soccer... Read More.

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This Week In UAPB Athletics

Monday, October 7 by Greg

Monday, Oct. 7 Lions Roar All Access Radio Show at 410 Lounge – 6 p.m. (Radio: 99.3 FM The Beat in Pine Bluff; online at uapblionsroar.com and on UAPB Athletics App) Football – Jamie Gillan and Cleveland Browns at San Francisco 49ers – 7:15 (ESPN) Thursday, Oct.... Read More.

UAPB Statement on Firing of Athletics Director Melvin Hines

Wednesday, September 18 by Greg

In an apparent difference in philosophy UAPB Chancellor Dr. Laurence B. Alexander has relieved Melvin Hines as Athletic Director of the UAPB Golden Lions. The Golden Lions program has seen significant improvements in the year Hines has been the AD. Reportedly Alexander did not... Read More.

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UAPB Sports Network Partners With Deltaplex Radio To Broadcast Golden Lion Athletics

Thursday, July 18 by Staff

The UAPB Sports Network will officially launch on Saturday, August 31st as the Golden Lion football team plays an away game at TCU at 7 p.m. A new era in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lion Athletics will begin this fall. The... Read More.

UAPB Athletics Unveils New Student-Athlete Academic Center

Wednesday, December 5 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Athletics Unveils New Student-Athlete Academic Center Center features new computer lab, tutorial lab, offices and meeting space for the staff Pine Bluff, Ark. -The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff athletic department has a great reason to celebrate, the grand opening of the Student-Athlete Academic Center at... Read More.

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Razorback Athletics Administrative Team Announced

Thursday, July 26 by Greg

Entering into his first full academic year at the University of Arkansas, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek has announced a new administrative structure for the department of intercollegiate athletics. Yurachek was hired by Chancellor Joseph Steinmetz last December and he recently... Read More.

Stories tagged with: athletics

Bill filed for separation of public and private school athletics in Arkansas

UAPB Athletics’ Graduation Rate Continues To Excel

A-State Athletics Statement Reiterating ADH-Approved Plan and Guidelines for Centennial Bank Stadium

UAPB Athletics: SWAC Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors

Great American Conference pushes fall athletics start date to September 28

UAPB Director of Athletics Chris Peterson discusses the SWAC’s decision to move fall sports

This Week In UAPB Athletics

UAPB Statement on Firing of Athletics Director Melvin Hines

UAPB Sports Network Partners With Deltaplex Radio To Broadcast Golden Lion Athletics

UAPB Athletics Unveils New Student-Athlete Academic Center

Razorback Athletics Administrative Team Announced

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