University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
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As Arkansas’s second-oldest public institution and a premier historically Black land-grant university (HBCU), the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is best known for its rich heritage of academic empowerment and its close-knit, supportive community. The university boasts highly regarded programs in STEM, business, and education, but it is internationally recognized for its School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences, which houses a world-class Aquaculture and Fisheries Center of Excellence. Life as a Golden Lion is defined by a vibrant campus culture rich in traditions, including active Greek life, spirited athletic events, and the legendary Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South (M4) band. What truly sets UAPB apart is its status as the only school in Arkansas to offer comprehensive degrees in aquaculture and fisheries sciences, combined with an intimate learning environment where students receive personalized, hands-on mentorship from faculty.
Wikipedia: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. UAPB is part of the University of Arkansas System and Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
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