Yes, UAPB “Everyday”! That is the vision being amplified by me and the Board of Directors of the UAPB/ AM&N National Alumni Association. I want the alumni to appreciate, believe, and commit to UAPB “Everyday”! In 2023, this began with the UAPB 365 Campaign, where I first challenged the National Alumni Board to recruit 365 new alumni members and later extended the challenge to all alumni members via our social media platforms. And we will achieve this goal of UAPB 365 through SERVICE and SUPPORT.
As the Association, we are our first customers. We should be in service to and with each other by attending and participating in alumni meetings, conferences, and special emphasis events. No longer can we afford to simply wait on our alumni to join the local chapters or the Association, but we must invite and encourage them to join this wondrous band and implement ways for all alumni to participate. We must support all alumni activities, our University, our students, and our
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PRINCIPAL ASSOCIATE FOR EDUCATION AT FETTERMAN AND ASSOCIATES. CHAIRMAN OF DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION -PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE OWNER OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE PREP
Dr. Charity Fleming Smith (Allen) is the Principal Associate for Education at Fetterman and Associates serving with a proven track record for improving the performance of under-performing students and school districts. As a result of her leadership one of the schools is now
a National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recipient. After 16 years as Assistant Commissioner for Education in Arkansas, she is now a full-time national consultant and lecturer. Dr. Smith served as
TANESHA WASHINGTON THOMPSON, PRESIDENT AND CHAIR OF THE BOARD
March 30, 2023 –ATLANTA –
Comcast has announced the appointment of Quiana Pinckney as Vice President of Employee Communications at its Central Division Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, Pinckney will serve as a key part of the Division Communications team and lead the development, delivery and transformation of strategic employee communications programs.
“Quiana brings a wealth of knowledge, insight and leadership that will play an instrumental role in reimagining employee communications and engagement at Comcast,” said Sophia Marshall, Comcast Central Division Senior Vice President of Communications. “Her proven ability to keep teams informed will further strengthen Comcast’s position as a leader in connected culture and employee relations.”
An accredited communications leader, Pinckney has more than 20 years of experience leading corporate communications, crisis management and delivering experiences through
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QUIANA PINCKNEY VICE PRESIDENT OF EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS, COMCAST CENTRAL DIVISION
Quiana brings a wealth of knowledge, insight and leadership that will play an instrumental role in reimagining employee communications and engagement...”
— Sophia Marshall, Comcast Central Division Senior Vice President of Communications
compelling storytelling. Most recently, she led communications and public relations as the Vice President of Corporate Communications at EmployBridge (EB), an industryleading workforce solutions provider.
Before joining EB, Pinckney served as the Head of Strategic Communications and Public Relations for HD Supply, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Home Depot. As the head of communications, Pinckney led integrated communications that included setting the communications strategy, managing merger, acquisition and divestiture communications, community relations and executive positioning.
Throughout her career, Pinckney has also held positions with increasing
levels of responsibility at various organizations, including Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, as well as The Powell Group, a public relations and marketing agency based in Dallas.
Pinckney holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, a master’s degree from George Washington University, and received her accreditation from the Universal Accreditation Board of Public Relations (APR) – PRSA – in 2015.
In 2019, Pinckney was named to the Georgia chapter of the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) inaugural “Forty Under 40” list, honoring the state’s best and brightest young communications professionals. She is a board member of the Georgia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and is active in several community and charitable organizations.
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the first African American Assistant Commissioner/Superintendent for the Arkansas Department of Education in the Division of Academic Assessment and Accountability. During her tenure, Arkansas received national recognition in a number of areas, including rigorous academic standards, assessment, accountability, reporting, teacher quality, and consistent academic improvement ranking Arkansas 6th in the nation for accountability and assessment by Education week under her leadership. Dr. Smith help create the Teach/Arkansas Initiative and the Arkansas Technical Advisory Committee on Student Assessment.
Dr. Smith and her team lead the school turnaround initiative which resulted in the Eudora Elementary school receiving the coveted National Blue-Ribbon Award for overall academic excellence and for their progress in closing achievement gaps, among student subgroups and the removals of Several Districts from the Academic Distress list. (Note: The National Blue-Ribbon School flag gracing an entry or flying overhead is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and learning.) The National Blue-Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Eudora Elementary is 99% minority and 99% high- poverty
Additionally, Dr. Smith is a highly sought after national speaker, consultant, education policy analyst and educational
leader. She has been selected as a plenary speaker for the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) National Conference on Student Assessment (NCSA). Since 2012, she helped more than 5000 students improve their performance on the ACT and was named the” ACT Doctor “by Arkansas Students.
Dr. Smith, a Rockefeller Distinguished lecturer has been name as the Director of the Legislative Black Caucus Think Tank, and Legislative Policy Analyst or consultant for Curriculum Associates, Renaissance Learning, and Achieve 3000. Previously she has served as president of the Arkansas ACT Council, National Facilitator of States with Universal ACT, and the nation speakers for the 50th Anniversary of ACT. She has been selected for two consecutive years (2022 and 2023) as a Keynote speaker at the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) National Conference on Student Assessment (NCSA).
Dr. Smith dedicated five years of her life to help ensure the opportunity for inner city children in Little Rock’s poorest area to have access to nutritious food and after school support by creating the First Baptist After School learning Collaborated. Smith consistently engages in scholarly work including the establishment of the Liberty Ilau Teacher Center of Excellence, and the Standards Alignment process for ACT with the Louisiana Department of Education and the Louisiana State University. Currently she is being considered for a pilot project to increase the number of minority teachers in Arkansas by the Walton Family Foundation.
Dr. Smith is a Doctoral graduate from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock and a Post- Doctoral Completer of Advanced Educational Leadership and Assessment Training from both Harvard and Stanford Universities. Her parents are AM&N/UAPB Graduates Mr. Walker and Mrs. Ruby Smith Fleming. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and she is married to Arkansas State Representative Fred Allen. They have three daughters.
Dr. Smith also serves as Chair of the Division of Education for Philander Smith College. With a passion for excellence, she has led initiatives that increased the graduation and teacher licensure rate 100%, and helped the College earn the coveted CAEP Accreditation. CAEP is the only accrediting agency for teacher preparation nationally recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. She has helped the college and the other HBCU’s in Arkansas receive over 1million dollars each in scholarship funds and additional targeted funding to assist education students with teacher certification assessments and fees.
Smith and her college students are advocates for social justice and they actively use their voices to influence teacher licensure and social justice legislation in Arkansas resulting in three pieces of legislation signed into law.
By Ruby Bridgeforth, Editor and Dr. Helen Johnson, Editor and AM&N/UAPB Alumni Board Member
Dr. Arthur Divers, retired educator, was determined to better his life through education — earning three master’s degrees and a doctorate along the way — and empowered countless Detroit youths to do the same. “If you can get an education, you can get a house and improve your status in life — economically, as well as socially.”
His academic record, along with a recommendation from the Dunbar principal, earned Divers admission to Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical and Normal College. Once there, Divers excelled, so much so that even people outside of Arkansas began to learn about him after he was listed in the 1953 “American College Student Leaders” publication.
Upon graduating with honors from Arkansas AM&N with a degree in history and political science, Divers was accepted into the Case Western Reserve University School of Law. However, during his first year, Divers realized that rigorous coursework combined with the many hours he needed to work to support himself was keeping him from doing what he had always strived to do —– his best.
Divers did not return for a second year of law school, instead finding his
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Dr. Arthur Divers
A 43-YEAR DETROIT SCHOOL TEACHER AND COUNSELOR REMAINS PASSIONATELY COMMITTED TO HELPING HIS NEIGHBORS AND CITY.
From left, Dr. Arthur Divers, Michigan Governer Gretchen Whitmer and daughter Sheri Divers at 2019 Inaugural Ball at Cobo Center
footing through a sales position with the Charles Chester Shoe Manufacturing Co. But everything changed with the 1958 recession that suddenly put more than 250,000 Detroiters — mostly autoworkers and those who were supported by their incomes — out of work.
People didn’t have the money they normally had (during the recession) so they slowed down on buying shoes — work shoes, dress shoes, all that kind of stuff, haircuts, too,” Divers recalled.
With his transcript in hand, Divers headed to Wayne State University’s College of Education office, where a path was laid out that would enable him to become a certified teacher in Detroit. In 1959, after working as a substitute teacher, Divers received his appointment from the Detroit Board of Education to join the staff at Foch Intermediate School as a social studies teacher.
During his 43 years as a teacher and later a counselor for Detroit’s public schools, he continued his own educational journey, which included earning two master’s degrees and a doctorate degree from the University of Michigan. He also revealed that he earned a third master’s degree — this one from the state of Michigan in social work — for the
accumulation of field work he performed through the years. The added credentials contributed to him becoming the first Black person to serve as a counselor at Osborn High School, where he would later retire in 2001.
But there was a moment early in Divers’ career as an educator that speaks to anyone who visits the home he shares with his adoring wife of 62 years, Bernice. This moment is captured by a framed page from the March 21, 1964, edition of the Michigan Chronicle. On it, an announcement was made to the community that courses in “History and Heritage of the Negro” were going to be taught during night school sessions at select Detroit high schools. Divers was instrumental in making Black studies more accessible to Detroit students
In retirement, Divers has continued to work passionately with his community in support of a variety of causes and organizations, including his beloved Winship Community Association, which he has been the president of since 2003.
The AM&N/UAPB Alumni Association salute Dr. Divers!
Excerpts from Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press
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Golden Lions picked for ’23 Southern Heritage Classic
University of Arkansas at UAPB vs. Tennessee State University
“Dear Mother” has been selected to play in this historic 34th SHC football game against Tennessee State University. Kickoff is scheduled for 6pm Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Simmons Bank/Liberty Stadium, Memphis TN. The Memphis Chapter is currently selling tickets. You can purchase tickets at https://tinyurl. com/MEMALUMSHCIX.
Several events are planned for your enjoyment: a memorable Meet and Greet, a Greek stroll off, and the most “turnt up” Tailgate Party known to man. Also, the University is in the planning stages of finalizing two signature events. More
information about those events is forthcoming. Oh, and wait there’s more! The SHC concert will feature the legendary Ms. Gladys Knight, on September 7, 2023 at the Orpheum Theatre Memphis TN.
The SHC is one of the largest classic spotlighting HBCU football. When you purchase a ticket, you are giving back to “Dear Mother” directly and indirectly. When you purchase tickets, you are helping to further the University’s brand, advance student recruitment and help to offset some of the Athletic Department’s expenditures for the school year 2023-2024. In return, you will be able to fellowship with friends and supporters of the baddest HBCU (UAPB) in the land. You will also be able to witness the baddest band in the land (M4), the baddest cheerleading squad, and the baddest football team in the SWAC.
Last year the SHC for 2022 drew an attendance of approximately 52,000 fans. The tailgate section houses 500 spots. Those spots sold out in 51 minutes. All the suites have sold out for this year’s game. So please make plans to attend. If for some reason you are unable to attend, consider purchasing tickets and donating them to a student. We are
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encouraging social groups, high school students and alumni chapters to charter buses and come in for the game.
Phillips County Chapter Rechartering
The Phillips County Alumni Chapter is working on rechartering the Phillips County Club, which would be a student-governed “hometown club” organization under the Office of Student Involvement.
We are restarting this organization as a way for students from Phillips County to network and help each other with issues that may come up while matriculating at the University. Also, the Chapter will strive to stay abreast of any issues students affecting student learning. It takes a village to help students graduate from college. The Phillips County Chapter will endeavor to support these students whiles they fulfill their dreams and career goals while attending the university. We are hoping that this will be the precursor to them joining the National Alumni Association & Phillips County Chapter once they graduate.
Branch Normal College was founded in ________, as the second oldest public college in the State of Arkansas.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was authorized in 1873 by the Reconstruction-era legislature as the _______________________and opened in ___________ with ____________ ___________ __________ principal.
___________________________________, it was nominally part of the “normal” (education) department of Arkansas_______________________, later the University of Arkansas. It was operated separately as part of a compromise to get a college for____________________, as the state maintained racial segregation well into the 20th century. (Although the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville was integrated when it opened in______________, it soon became segregated after the end of Reconstruction and didn’t start desegregation until___________.)
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LARRY COOPER AND MR. PHILLIP WILLIAM, CO-CHAIRS ALUMNI CENTER BUILDING COMMITTEE
We are striving to raise the $2.8 million for the construction of the UAPB/ AM&N Alumni Center. We need you help!
We will put a focus on three areas of our fundraising efforts for 2023. (1) We will continue to do call-out campaigns. We were very pleased with the results of the call-out campaign this past year. (2) We have a team that is dedicated to strictly reaching out to alumni and friends of The University that have the capacity to make major contributions. There are still $100K, $50K and $35K recognition categories available. (3) The Partner’s Program has potential
of making a significant impact on our fund-raising efforts.
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So, for those who have yet to contribute to the center, please consider giving and let’s make The National Alumni Center a reality. We are counting on you! Please take a virtual tour of our proposed center: https://uapbalumni.org/alumni-centervirtual-tour/
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communities. We seek your support through various fundraising activities at the local chapter and Association levels. Immediate ways to support the Association include increasing the number of alumni memberships (local and national), donating to the Dire Needs Student Financial Request Fund, the Alumni Center Capital Campaign, and advocating for the University.
Since graduating in May 1997, I have worked diligently in service and support to “Dear Mother” as a member of the Greater Kansas City Alumni Chapter (2007-present), as an elected and appointed member of the National Alumni Association’s
Board of Directors (2012-19, 2022-present), and as a former Miss Alumni Queen (raised over $37,000). Having a passion for recruitment and retention of both UAPB students and alumni members, has afforded me the privilege to interact and network with generations of alumni who range from legacy Golden Lions to first generation college graduates of Arkansas Agricultural Mechanical and Normal College and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
As I credit “Dear Mother” and her children with playing an important role in my personal, professional, and social development, I’m sure I share this same sentiment with many of you. Professionally, I am a Family and Community Partnership Coordinator
for a Head Start Program. Socially, I am the President of my local alumni chapter and an active member of the Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated where I’ve served on all levels of both organizations. Yet my absolute FAVORITE duty include being the mother to an equally active 8-year-old little girl (Brennyn Grey) that swears she is ALREADY a Golden Lion!
So please join me and the Association in our efforts to say yes to UAPB “Everyday”!
In Service and Support, Tanesha Washington Thompson President and Chair
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By Dr. Helen Johnson AM&N/UAPB Alumni Board Member
During a lifetime, you may change careers several times. We would like to encourage UAPB Alumni to reinvent themselves and consider new challenges and seek out new horizons. If you have written a book, started a new business venture, attained a noteworthy accomplishment that might inspire others, please share it with us (hflem_johnson@yahoo.com). We would like to hear about it and celebrate you and your achievements.
This issue we want to introduce a new writer, Lincoln Butler, Sr. On January 6, 2023, Butler proudly released his first book titled, “My Journey.” This inspiring and intriguing autobiography shares with the readers how this author overcame different types of adversity and health issues and still achieved against the odds. Throughout the book are what the author calls “Lessons Learned.” This is where he shares little motivational nuggets to help inspire the reader and provide encouragement to NOT give up; to keep moving forward, no matter what life throws your way. He also reminds us that it does take a lot of hard work, perseverance, determination, and faith. But it can be done!
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Butler is a UAPB Alumni and proud member of the Class of 1969. He credits this outstanding institution with providing the foundation for his success. At UAPB, he earned a BA degree in social science; M.Ed. from Lehman College in Bronx, NY; and Certification in Administration and Supervision from the University of Texas @ Commerce.
Butler’s book, “My Journey,” is very relatable and easy to read and it may be found on Amazon.
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Mr. Terron Armstead
CURRENT NFL OFFENSIVE LINEMAN FOR THE MIAMI DOLPHINS
By: Ruby Bridgeforth, Editor; Dr. Helen Johnson, Editor and AM&N/UAPB Alumni Board Member with Excerpts from Wikipedia
In his career, Armstead has been named to three Pro Bowls!
A native of Cahokia, Illinois, Armstead attended Cahokia High School, where he was a letterman in football and track. He grew from a 6-2, 250-pound offensive lineman as a junior to a 6-4, 300-pound senior, leading Comanches to an 11-2 record and league title, earning AllSouthern Seven Conference and All-Class 5A selection.
In track & field, Armstead was named the News-Democrat Track & Field Athlete of the Year after capturing the state title in the shot put event with a 61 ft 5 in (18.72 m) throw. He also threw the discus.
Armstead enrolled in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he played for the UAPB Golden Lions football team from 2009 to 2012. He was an All-Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) selection during his final three seasons at Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Armstead was also on the Golden Lions track & field team, where he competed as a shot putter, discus thrower and hammer thrower. He got a personal-record of 18.73 meters in the shot put at the 2012 NCAA West Regional, placing 10th. At the 2012 Pepsi Florida Relays, he placed 4th in the discus throw with a career-best throw of 50.37 meters.
At the 2013 NFL Combine Armstead ran a 4.71-second 40-yard dash, which
was the fastest 40-yard dash time of any offensive lineman at the combine since it first began in 1982. Armstead was drafted in the third round, with the 75th overall pick, of the 2013 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints, making him the highest draft pick ever out of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The pick was announced by retired Saint Steve Gleason, at the time using a wheelchair and a computerized voice due to his advanced ALS.
On May 9, 2013, the Saints signed Armstead to a four-year, $2.86 million contract, with a $617,436 signing bonus. Armstead began his rookie season as the backup left tackle behind Charles Brown. On September 22, 2013, he played in his first regular season game against the Arizona Cardinals. On December 22, 2013, he received his first start against the Carolina Panthers. He remained the starting left tackle for the last four games of the Saints season. Armstead began the 2014 season as the Saints’ starting left tackle after Charles Brown left during the off season via free agency. He started the first 14 games of the season but missed the last two, due to injury. Armstead returned as the Saints’ starting left tackle for the 2015 season and started the first four games. After missing two games due to an injury, he returned Week 7 to play the next 9 games in a row. Armstead also missed the last game of the season against the Atlanta Falcons. Armstead was voted as a Pro Bowl alternate in 2015. After a
promising season, he was rated the thirdbest offensive tackle in all of football in 2015 by Pro Football Focus.
On May 3, 2016, Armstead and the Saints agreed to a five-year, $65 million contract extension. The contract is guaranteed for $38 million and includes an $11 million signing bonus. After starting the first two games of the 2016 season, Armstead was unable to play for Weeks 3 and 4 after suffering a knee injury. He was placed on injured reserve on December 14, 2016
On June 14, 2017, during minicamp, Armstead suffered a torn labrum which required surgery, which was expected to make him miss 4–6 months. He returned earlier than expected, however, and started ten games at left tackle during the regular season.
Armstead was placed on the reserve/ COVID-19 list by the team on November 28, 2020, and activated on December 9.
Miami Dolphins
On March 22, 2022, the Miami Dolphins signed Armstead to a five-year, $75 million deal worth up to $87.5 million, with $43.37 million in guaranteed money.
Armstead was named to his 4th pro bowl this season.
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Ms. Barbara Breedlove
AM&N/UAPB - LETTER “A” CLUB HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
By Phillip Williams,AM&N/UAPB Alumni Board Member
Barbara Breedlove a native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas attended Dollarway High School where she was a three-year varsity athlete and standout guard for the lady cardinals, with record setting average for points per game. During the sophomore, junior and senior seasonsBreedlove averaged 16, 22, & 28 points, respectively.
Upon graduation from high school, Breedlove enrolled in University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as a student athlete (1979-1983) Majoring - Math Education with Cum Laude Honors. On the court as lady lions’ basketball player, Breedlove was a four-year Letterman as starting point guard posting eighteen points per game and awarded the highest GPA Award on the Women’s Basketball Team (1979, 1981, &1982).
Breedlove was tabbed as the team’s Outstanding Player of the Year (1982)
Upon graduation from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff - Breedlove embarked upon a very accomplished professional coaching career, with over 30 years of basketball coaching experience on the high school and collegiate level, with a 294-199 win-loss record.
Breedlove is known as being a Championship Team Builder - where she developed Miller Grove High School Girls Basketball program in Atlanta to five winning seasons. Which included, Georgia High School Association 2012 AAAA State
Championships and 2013 AAAAA State Championship Runner-Up Honors.
Breedlove also considered a ‘Turnaround Specialist” - revamped Texas College program, resulting in a transformation that improved its win-loss record by 11%. Breedlove also rebuilt Ridgeway High program, moving it from winning only ten games in 17 years to appearing in four consecutive state playoffs.
Breedlove has coached on both the collegiate and high school levels from Forth Worth Texas, New Haven Connecticut, to Atlanta & Decatur, Ga.
Breedlove also known as a “Starter and Leader” - she started the Women’s Basketball program at Atlanta Technical College in 2001. She also led numerous basketball camps - teaching youngsters aged 8 to 18 drill completion and the benefits of mental and physical conditioning.
Speaking of Starters - Breedlove started the state’s only high school barbering program, teaching fundamentals to prepare students for the career, providing practical skills necessary to enter into apprenticeships and barber school.
Breedlove has been promoting overall players growth and academic success for decades. Her Honors and Awards are numerous- to name a few:
• 2020 Hall of Fame Inductee at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
• Atlanta Journal Constitution Coach of the Year (2011 & 2012)
• Who’s Who Among America’s High School Teachers (2007 & 1993)
• Coach of the Year - Texas College (1999)
• Coach of the Year- Class AA Girls Basketball - Tennessee Athletic Coaches Assoc. (1998)
• Professional and Community Affiliations:
• National Education Association
• American Federation of Teachers Women’s Basketball Coaches Association
• Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Alpha Chi National Honor Society
• Black Coaches Association
Volunteer Opportunities
Our organization involves volunteers so that we can tap into skills, experiences and talents beyond what our excellent professional staff already bring to our organization and its work. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Alumni Office at 870.536.2309 or admin@uapbalumni.org
UAPB/AM&N Alumni Center Campaign Partner’s Incentive Program
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The Partner’s Program is a creative way for alumni to help raise funds for the Alumni Center while creating credits toward their desired donation amount. When you as a Partner solicits a donation from a fellow alumnus or friend of UAPB/AM&N, you will receive ten percent credit of all funds raised. When you as a Partner recruit other Partners, you will receive five percent credit of all the funds raised by your recruited Partners. For more information, email us at: partnersprogram@uapbalumni.org or call the Alumni Office at 870.536.2309. We need and appreciate your participation.
UAPB/AM&N Alumni Association is a 501(C)(3) charitable Organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible in the year made.
See www.uapbalumni.org for details
Membership
As a graduate, you become a part of the alumni association. The alumni association brings former students together to maintain a connection with their university and fellow graduates. Being a part of the association provides you the opportunity to stay engaged and allows you to help new and potential students.
Making sure the alumni office has the email, phone, and ways you prefer to be contacted is the first start. Signing up to receive communications, volunteering, joining the National Alumni Association are just a few ways to stay connected.
An essential part of being an alumnus is finding ways to give back. Many believe it’s giving donations or responding to emails, but much more is behind giving back. Those small acts of showing support for the alumni community you have become a part of can be the beginning of a success story for new students. Visit Memberships - UAPB AM&N National Alumni Association (uapbalumni.org) to join and for more information.
