A total amount of $1 million was donated to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff from the estate of Hildegard Karlin, leading to the establishment of a new endowment, “The Dr. Arthur and Hildegard Karlin Scholarship Fund.”
It will be based in Accounting, Taxation, and Faculty Research. The late Dr. Arthur Karlin was a member of the UAPB Accounting Faculty.
The Karlin’s gift will be used to support faculty and student travel, research opportunities, and also accounting fields of study.
According to a release, it is one of the largest individual estate gifts to the institution, totaling $1 million.
“The extraordinary generosity of the late Dr. Arthur and Hildegard Karlin reflects a deep and lasting belief in the transformative power of education,” Dr. Stewart said.
“This $1 million gift will not only open doors for our students and faculty, but it also affirms the legacy and excellence of UAPB as one of Arkansas’ premier HBCUs.”
George Cotton, UAPB vice chancellor for Institutional Advancement, shared the importance of the Karlin gift to UAPB and the region.
“The size and nature of the Karlin donation to UAPB represents a significant confirmation of the great work that this university has made in providing a quality education,” said Cotton.
“It also serves a reminder to others of the impact that each one of us can all make in supporting UAPB as we think about our individual giving and building the next generation of scholars.”
Dr. Andrea Stewart, Interim Chancellor of UAPB, highlighted the importance of the gift’s impact, adding, “having flexible funding is essential as we equip our students to navigate and lead in an ever-evolving global economy – particularly in such high-demand fields like accounting and finance.”
“We are profoundly grateful for this investment in our future, and we will honor the Karlin legacy by continuing to empower the next generation of scholars and leaders.”
