University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Public historically black university in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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. It was one of 23 established to train African Americans to teach in segregated schools. Some of the 180 closed but most steadily expanded their role and became state colleges in the early 20th century and state universities in the late 20th century. [4] UAPB is part of the University of Arkansas System and Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Former name | Branch Normal College (1875–1927) Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical and Normal College (1927–1972)[1] |
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Type | Public historically black university |
Established | 1873 |
Parent institution | University of Arkansas System |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
Chancellor | Laurence B. Alexander |
Students | 2,670 (Fall 2021)[2] |
Location | , , U.S. 34°14′32″N 92°01′13″W |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | Black and gold[3] |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – (FCS), Southwestern Athletic Conference |
Mascot | Golden Lions |
Website | www |