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Dr. Rebecca Lochmann Wins Distinguished Service Award at Aquaculture America Conference

Monday, April 8 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — Dr. Rebecca Lochmann, professor of aquaculture and fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, was recently presented the Distinguished Service Award at the Aquaculture America conference held in San Antonio, Texas. Hosted by the U.S. Aquaculture Society (USAS)... Read More.

Arkansas State’s Bryan Hodgson receives contract extension through 2029

Thursday, March 21 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas State men’s head basketball head coach Bryan Hodgson has received a contract extension that runs through March 21, 2029. Hodgson will receive a $65,000 increase in his salary, bumping him to $450,000 per year from $385,000 per year. Additionally, his buyouts have also increased: 2024-25: $900,000... Read More.

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UAPB Project Supports Aquaculture in West African Country of Ghana: An “Extension Success Story”

Wednesday, January 10 by Alex Bivens

Faculty and students of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Delaware State University (DSU) recently traveled to the West African country of Ghana to promote opportunities in aquaculture and fisheries in the country. Over the course of two weeks, they conducted... Read More.

UAPB Extension Specialist offers tips for avoiding holiday stress

Tuesday, December 26 by Ray King

Many consider the Christmas holiday season to be the most joyous time of year. However, holidays can be very stressful and bring a sense of anxiety, according to Teresa Henson, Extension specialist-program outreach coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. “Many stress about... Read More.

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UAPB Extension Project Supports Rice Production in East Africa

Tuesday, December 5 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — A researcher at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has been providing Extension outreach and technical assistance to partners in East Africa. Dr. Sathish Kumar Ponniah, associate professor of plant science for UAPB, has been working with faculty... Read More.

UAPB Womens Hoops Head Basketball Coach Dawn Thornton Receives Contract Extension

Wednesday, September 6 by Laron Marbley

UAPB Womens Hoops Head Basketball Coach Dawn Thornton Receives Contract Extension PINE BLUFF, AR.- Coming off one the best seasons in the history of the women's program, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women's basketball head coach Dawn Thornton received a three-year contract extension, as... Read More.

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Mayor casts deciding vote to send Go Forward tax extension to May 9 ballot

Friday, February 24 by Staff

By Ray King Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington cast the deciding vote Friday as the City Council voted to call a special election in May to decide the fate of two sales tax proposals. Council member Steven Shaner, one of the sponsors of the legislation, confirmed... Read More.

University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Agents to host in-person training

Thursday, February 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

There is good news this year for childcare providers and foster parents in southeast Arkansas! University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Agents – Family and Consumer Sciences will once again be hosting in-person training for The Best Care. Mary Ann Kizer joined Rick Walker on Sunrise... Read More.

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Extension Specialist and Interim Director at UAPB receives $109,000 grant

Tuesday, October 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

Dr. Nicholas Romano, Extension specialist and interim director of the Center of Excellence in Aquaculture and Fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has received a $109,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) to conduct aquaponic... Read More.

Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill signs contract extension

Monday, July 25 by Staff

Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Keith Gill has signed a contract extension that will keep him as the league’s leader through at least June 30, 2030. Gill was named the Conference’s sixth commissioner on March 19, 2019, and had previously inked an extension through 2026. “Commissioner... Read More.

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Jefferson County Hospital Board of Governors approves lease extension proposal

Tuesday, June 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Jefferson County Hospital Board of Governors met Tuesday at the Jefferson County Courthouse to discuss and then approve an extension of the lease between the hospital and Jefferson County which has been renewed eight previous times since the first lease agreement in December... Read More.

UAPB Extension Horticulture Specialist Helps Keep Pine Bluff a Tree-friendly City

Wednesday, April 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

Shaun Francis, Extension horticulture specialist for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, is working to maintain and further the city of Pine Bluff’s status as a “Tree City USA” community. As a member of the Pine Bluff Board of Tree City USA, he... Read More.

Stories tagged with: extension

Dr. Rebecca Lochmann Wins Distinguished Service Award at Aquaculture America Conference

Arkansas State’s Bryan Hodgson receives contract extension through 2029

UAPB Project Supports Aquaculture in West African Country of Ghana: An “Extension Success Story”

UAPB Extension Specialist offers tips for avoiding holiday stress

UAPB Extension Project Supports Rice Production in East Africa

UAPB Womens Hoops Head Basketball Coach Dawn Thornton Receives Contract Extension

Mayor casts deciding vote to send Go Forward tax extension to May 9 ballot

University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Agents to host in-person training

Extension Specialist and Interim Director at UAPB receives $109,000 grant

Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill signs contract extension

Jefferson County Hospital Board of Governors approves lease extension proposal

UAPB Extension Horticulture Specialist Helps Keep Pine Bluff a Tree-friendly City

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