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Arkansas Girls State Counselors Raise Concerns Over Leadership and Staff Resignations

Monday, June 1 by Haleigh Reichen

A majority of counselors from the 2026 Arkansas Girls State session are raising concerns about the program’s leadership following what they describe as a mass resignation of staff. In a statement released Sunday, 74 of 78 counselors said they are “alarmed” by the actions of... Read More.

UAPB Research Highlights the Role of Family Support in Leadership Development for Minority Women

Friday, April 3 by Haleigh Reichen

Research by a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) faculty member is contributing to national conversations on leadership development by examining how family support shapes the leadership journeys of minority women. Dr. Yunru Shen, instructor in the Merchandising, Textiles and Design Program within the... Read More.

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Runoff Elections Bring New Leadership Across Deltaplex Counties

Tuesday, March 31 by Luke Matheson

Runoff elections held Tuesday across the Deltaplex region resulted in multiple leadership changes, with new county judges elected in three counties and a new circuit/county clerk chosen in another. Jefferson CountyJefferson County voters elected a new county judge, as Attorney Efrem Neely defeated incumbent County... Read More.

Dr. Stephon Fitzpatrick Shares Agricultural Journey Leadership with UAPB MANNRS Students

Tuesday, March 31 by Haleigh Reichen

Students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Stephon Fitzpatrick, executive director of Together We Grow, who shared his personal and professional journey in agriculture during a presentation with members of MANNRS. During the presentation,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff’s Varnell Honored by Union Pacific for Safety Leadership

Monday, March 23 by Luke Matheson

John Varnell of Pine Bluff has been recognized by Union Pacific Railroad with a prestigious company award highlighting excellence in safety and leadership. Varnell, a locomotive engineer in Union Pacific’s transportation division, received the J.C. Kenefick Safety Award as part of the railroad’s CEO Excellence... Read More.

Dr. Nina Lyon Bennett Provides Leadership and Inspiration to UAPB Students

Monday, March 2 by Haleigh Reichen

Dr. Nina Lyon Bennett, professor and assistant dean for academics for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS), not only provides leadership for academics, but she also engages in all three prongs of the land-grant... Read More.

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Iran forms interim leadership council as President Pezeshkian resurfaces

Sunday, March 1 by ABC News

(LONGDON) -- The interim leadership council of Iran has been formed following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's supreme leader, Iranian state TV reported Sunday.The interim leadership council will include Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of the judiciary and Ayatollah Alireza... Read More.

UAPB Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute Awarded Over $500K from Walton Family Foundation

Thursday, February 19 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has received a $512,925 award from the Walton Family Foundation to expand leadership development, career readiness, and workforce pathway programming through its Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute (ESLI), Chancellor Dr. Anthony Graham announced. The investment strengthens structured programming... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Official Resigns Amid City Council Dispute Over Department Leadership

Friday, January 9 by Luke Matheson

Clarence L. Holman has resigned from his position as combination technical inspector and interim director of Inspection and Zoning for the City of Pine Bluff, effective immediately. Holman submitted his letter of resignation Friday morning, a copy of which was obtained by Deltaplex News. The... Read More.

Drew County Sheriffs Office Announces Leadership Promotions

Tuesday, January 6 by Luke Matheson

The Drew County Sheriff’s Office announced several promotions this week as part of an effort to strengthen operations and continue improving service to the community. Sheriff Tim Nichols said the promotions come after a period of reflection and evaluation within the department as it looks... Read More.

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Moderate Republicans buck leadership and back Democrat effort to extend ACA health care subsidies

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A group of moderate House Republicans broke ranks with GOP leadership on Wednesday to force a vote on a clean, three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.Four Republicans signed onto House... Read More.

African American Coalition of Arkansas Awards Scholarships and Celebrates Leadership at Annual Douglass Lincoln Luncheon

Tuesday, December 16 by Luke Matheson

The African American Coalition of Arkansas hosted its annual Douglass–Lincoln Luncheon, bringing together community leaders, elected officials and supporters to celebrate education, leadership and civic engagement. During the event, the coalition awarded three scholarships to outstanding students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.... Read More.

Stories tagged with: leadership

Arkansas Girls State Counselors Raise Concerns Over Leadership and Staff Resignations

UAPB Research Highlights the Role of Family Support in Leadership Development for Minority Women

Runoff Elections Bring New Leadership Across Deltaplex Counties

Dr. Stephon Fitzpatrick Shares Agricultural Journey Leadership with UAPB MANNRS Students

Pine Bluff’s Varnell Honored by Union Pacific for Safety Leadership

Dr. Nina Lyon Bennett Provides Leadership and Inspiration to UAPB Students

Iran forms interim leadership council as President Pezeshkian resurfaces

UAPB Emerging Scholars Leadership Institute Awarded Over $500K from Walton Family Foundation

Pine Bluff Official Resigns Amid City Council Dispute Over Department Leadership

Drew County Sheriffs Office Announces Leadership Promotions

Moderate Republicans buck leadership and back Democrat effort to extend ACA health care subsidies

African American Coalition of Arkansas Awards Scholarships and Celebrates Leadership at Annual Douglass Lincoln Luncheon

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