Kerron Simpson said she first began to understand the importance of representation and its important role in growing leaders while studying at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. “I am a Black woman who was born and raised in the Arkansas Delta where representation is limited but talent is bountiful,” Kerron said. “Just seeing African American students from all over the country and world [at UAPB] gave me a quick sense of pride. I had black maintenance workers,... Read More

Harden Daniels’ motivation for going back to school is his three-year-old daughter, Alana.  Having faced many challenges in his life, Alana is Harden’s main focus and has influenced his goal to pursue a career that will provide a better life for them.The challenges Harden has experienced have made him stronger and have been an inspiration to others.  Overcoming drug addiction, learning of his father’s diagnosis of late-stage cancer, and the unexpected loss of his... Read More

Heather Meeks has navigated through the tumultuous year that was 2020 and proven that with a little hard work and perseverance, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. In the fall semester, she accomplished a 3.4 GPA while taking 15 credit hours. Quite the accomplishment on a "normal year," but throw a global pandemic in the mix, and you have something special!  Heather shares, " Covid has made things difficult, but I'm still learning and forever grateful... Read More

Tips for a Successful Job Interview Whether you have been interviewed 20 times or 2 times, the nerves never seem to go away. One of the best things you can do is make sure that you are fully prepared for the interview. This can go a long way in helping to calm your nerves and do your best. Read our guide for tips on how to nail your next job interview. Appropriate Interview Attire Making a great first impression goes a long way in the interview process. This starts with... Read More

7 Ways to Save Money While Earning Your Degree College can be expensive enough without all of the extra day-to-day living expenses. While you can’t really get around how much tuition costs, there are things that you can do to save some money. By developing responsible spending habits, you can save money while you are earning your degree. Buy Preowned Textbooks Unless it is specifically required that you get a certain edition of a brand new textbook, buying preowned... Read More