University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, is a historically black university located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The university, commonly referred to as "UAPB", was founded in 1873 as the Branch Normal College, which was part of the Normal department (education) of Arkansas Industrial University, later the University of Arkansas. The school moved to its current campus location in 1929. The school re-joined the University of Arkansas system in 1972 and gained its current university status.

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Historically black university - Pine Bluff - Arkansas - 1873 - Education - University of Arkansas - 1929 - 1972

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Arkansas-Pine Bluff's colors are black and gold and their nickname is the Golden Lions. UAPB sports teams participate in NCAA Division I (I-AA for football) in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).

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Black - Gold - Golden Lion - Football - Southwestern Athletic Conference

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