UAPB Friday Feature News Digest - July 31 2026

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Southern Heritage Classic Weekend Starts Sept. 11th

The sound. The tradition. The culture. The bands don’t just perform. They put on a show. Don’t miss Arkansas-Pine Bluff’s Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South and Alcorn State’s Sounds of Dyn-OMite. Sept. 12 in Memphis. You can catch them in the Classic Parade and, of course, before/during/after the Classic Football Game at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, including the incomparable AutoZone Halftime Show

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See you at the Westin!

For the 2026 Southern Heritage Classic, the official UAPB host hotel is The Westin Beale Street Memphis, located in downtown Memphis. The hotel serves as the central hub for the UAPB 901 Takeover, the weekend of September 9–14, 2026.

#UAPBFootball: Golden Lions Announce 2026 Football Slate Highlighted by Homecoming and Classic Matchups

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions have officially announced their 2026 football schedule, highlighted by five home contests, two premier classic appearances, homecoming at Simmons Bank Field, and a nationally televised matchup against an SEC opponent.

The 2026 slate promises an exciting fall for Golden Lion fans, beginning in Week 0 on Saturday, August 29, when UAPB hosts Morehouse College in the Natural State Kickoff Classic at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas. The matchup marks a celebratory return to the capital city and continues UAPB’s tradition of showcasing Golden Lions football on a premier stage in the state. Click to read more

Opportunities for UAPB Students

FALL SESSION 2026 starts August 24, 2026

FAFSA for 2026-27 Now Available!

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-27 academic year is now live. Filing the FAFSA is the gateway to the largest source of funding for higher education, including federal grants, loans and work-study. It’s also required for most state and institutional aid, even for families who don’t think they’ll qualify

All U.S. citizen college students are required to complete the FAFSA each year. CLICK THIS LINK TO VISIT THE FAFSA WEBSITE

Thinking about Grad School? CLICK THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT UAPB GRADUATE LEVEL PROGRAMS

First-time freshman or two-year transfer student, here is the path to graduating in four years with a bachelor's degree.

Scholarships for Students

Available for UAPB Students: Scholarship Universe

Scholarship Universe is an online platform that matches students with vetted internal and external scholarships based on their personalized profiles, helping them save time and avoid scams. Students answer questions to find, track, and apply for relevant merit- and need-based opportunities.

USDA 1890 National Scholars Program

The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is open to high school seniors entering their freshman year of college and to rising sophomores and juniors. For any questions regarding the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program, please contact: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement USDA 1890 Programs 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Stop 0601 Washington, DC 20250 Email: 1890init@usda.gov. Click this link to learn more.

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