Annual Donors Report 2017

U N I V E R S I T Y O F A R K A N S A S AT P I N E B L U F F

ANNUAL DONORS REPORT 2016-2017

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF 2016-2017

ANNUAL DONORS REPORT

MESSAGE TO DONORS The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Donors Report is printed strictly to acknowledge donor gifts. Any other use is unauthorized.

This report includes the names of donors to the University and its Foundation Fund whose gifts were received between July 1, 2016, and June 30, 2017. Gifts received after June 30, 2017, will be recognized in the 2017-2018 Donors Report. This report does not include National Alumni Association dues or donations to The Letter “A� Club.

Although every effort has been made to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the Donors Report, we acknowledge that errors may have occurred. If you wish to report an error, please contact: Dr. Margaret Martin-Hall, Director Office of Development 870 575 8701 or hallm@uapb.edu

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ANNUAL DONORS REPORT Salutes

Donors to the

FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP

INVESTMENT FUND (See listing beginning on page 35)

MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR

As noted inventor, scientist, and author, Benjamin Franklin once stated, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” This is true for the 144 year history of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). We truly believe that higher education’s impact on communities truly knows no bounds.

Since I have arrived at the university four years ago, Homecoming still remains one of the most important events I look forward to as it gives me the opportunity to see a multitude of individuals like you who strongly and continuously make a significant and positive impact on students attending UAPB. This university was established to provide its students with a challenging yet nurturing educational experience. That tradition continues today as a result of the respectful partnership between the university and its constituents, the steadfast focus on our mission, and the consistent philanthropic support of all who cherish and love “Dear Mother.” It is because of your generosity that we can continue to meet the educational needs of our students through scholarship. Whether you have given year after year, have only contributed a few years, or even if you are a first time donor, you are a part of the tremendous story that happens day after day, year after year, and decades upon decades at this great institution. These gifts not only significantly impact our classrooms and our programs, they represent an investment in our students and a vote of confidence for our faculty and staff.

UAPB students consistently excel in the classroom, on the field and court, in the community, and in the workforce. This high standard is sustained, in part, because of your continued support.

Thank you for your unwavering support and assisting in making a difference in the lives of our students. Standing together—united by a deep sense of commitment—we are expanding the boundaries of what is possible at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. We are forever grateful for the trust you have placed in the university’s hands—to lead, to discover, and to unite. Your confidence confirms that a bright future for UAPB means a bright future for all.

Laurence B. Alexander, J.D., Ph.D. Chancellor

Marla Mayberry, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement and Development.

“Today, I celebrate new beginnings!” said Mayberry. “I am honored to serve among the dynamic team at UAPB. A promising beginning that I am certain will yield incredible opportunities for the students, university, and the state!”

After a national search conducted by Gonser Gerber, a firm that specializes in advancement and development, Mayberry was hired to replace James Tyson, who left the position last year. Mayberry has more than 20 years of progressively responsible experience leading nonprofit and higher education development teams. She has led organizations through start-up, survival, turnaround and growth modes. Her understanding of distribution channels encompasses major fundraising, community advocacy and involvement, strategic planning, process improvement, financial management, leadership, and government. Before she arrived at UA, she had major fundraising roles for four years as Executive Director of the YMCA of Greater Tulsa and four years as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Metropolitan Tulsa Urban League.

Marla Mayberry Vice Chancellor, Institutional Advancement and Development

Prior to leading the Urban League, she served as Vice President of Education Development. In addition, Mayberry served as the Tulsa-area Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma. Her leadership has extended beyond the workplace. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of Phillips Theological Seminary, 2025 Vision Commission Board for the City of Tulsa, the Economic Development Initiative – Leadership Team, Links, Inc. and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Mayberry also has served as an adjunct instructor in the Metro Campus Communications Department at Tulsa Community College.

She holds a Master of Human Relations degree with an emphasis in Organizational Development from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Langston University. She and her husband Lee are the parents of five daughters and one grandson.

Courtesy of UAPB Magazine

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The Prado Museum was more than impressive! The students had an art history lesson with regard to subjects of paintings, styles, techniques, religious history and the influence of religion on the visual arts from the 14th to the 21st centuries.

Our first concert was Wednesday night (March 22nd) at the church of San Manual y San Benito. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century in neo-Byzantine style (check it out on Google). The sanctuary is stunningly beautiful and ornate. We performed for a large (100+) and appreciative audience. They rewarded the Choir with an extended and enthusiastic standing ovation at the end of the concert.

Thursday morning we sang at El Escorial, the royal palace. We entertained and were entertained by the students (their boy choir--elementary through high school) at the monastery school. From what I understand, this was a prestigious venue. At the end the students wanted to take pictures with us...they were so excited, as were our students. The students then went on a tour of the castle, including the crypt where all the kings and queens and members or the royal family (over the centuries) are interred. The Pantheon of kings includes all the kings on one side and the queens on the other. The exception to the kings being on one side is Queen Isabella II (of Chris Columbus fame) who is buried with the kings and her husband who is buried with the queens. So much to talk about.

UAPB Vesper Choir: Trip to Spain Contributed by Michael Bates, PhD Director, UAPB Vesper Choir Professor of Music

The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plains" (a reference from the musical "My Fair Lady".

However, [Wednesday, March 22, 2017] it was not rain, it was snow!! After flying from Little Rock to Dallas on Monday, March 20th, we departed Dallas in the mid-afternoon for the 9 hour flight to Madrid, Spain. We had 5 or 6 students who had never flown before, so it was interesting to watch their reactions. The flight out of Little Rock was a bit bumpy because we were on the smaller commuter jet, but the trans-Atlantic flight was on a Boeing 787...9 seats across; so, it was smooth sailing.

We arrived in Madrid to temperatures around 70 degrees. The students are aware of the significance of this cultural/educational/ performance trip. Madrid is the capital and the largest city in Spain. Our main tour guide has presented the history of Spain as we have traveled throughout the city, both the historical context of the Spanish monarchy and the contemporary 20th and 21st century contexts. History has come alive because I had forgotten how dominant and strong the Spanish were as they sought to dominate the world (discoveries, conquests, riches, politics, the visual arts, etc.). Spain is a monarchy and it is a strongly Catholic country. Our tour guide has explained about the growth of the city of Madrid over the past thousand plus years, about the Moorish conquest and cultural influence, about the politics of Franco and his fascism and the changes in the country since his death with regard to the country's modernization and integration into the European community. There are palaces large and small all over Madrid, and new construction abounds. The students are being challenged culturally and educationally, by the food, by the money (the Euro), by television (it is so different with regard to programming), by language, by transportation and traffic within the city (cars, crazy/daring drivers and motor scooters), by the architectural history, by the artwork, by the bothersome and ever present gypsies, and the old juxtaposed against the new, to name a few challenges.

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Friday, we travel south to the summer palace at Aranjuez. The land north of Madrid (which is at the center of Spain) is quite arid; however, the land to the south is extremely fertile. Lots of agriculture...vegetables, melons, olives (Spain has over 3.5 million olive trees). Though the Italians have the greatest commerce in olive oil, they get their olives from Spain. The royal families built one of their summer residences in Aranjuez and the town (where the workers lived) grew up around the palace. It is huge! On one side was built the expansive quarters where the soldiers lived who protected the king when he was in residence. We toured through many rooms in the palace...the concert hall, the music room , formal dance room, the smoking room, the queen's bedroom, her make-up room and "office ", the king's Throne Room, etc. There were striking contrasts between the more austere palace of the royal family in the north (El Escorial) and the more opulent, luxurious palace in the south (Aranjuez). I had forgotten my history lessons and

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prolonged standing ovation at the end. We even did an encore when they didn't stop applauding. Our videographer, alumnus Mr. Willie Everett has captured all of this on video and it will be shared.

The only concluding drama occurred when we attempted to leave Spain on Sunday and they would not let one of our students leave the country because she had lost her passport. So, I had to stay an extra day with her until the Embassy, American Airlines and the Spanish Police worked out the details to allow her to go...Thanks be to God. Through it all, American Airlines was great!! We made it back to PB today, Monday!!!

I can't say enough about how blessed we are to have had Ms. Joyce Bracy Vaughan, our Official Chaperone, with us. She helps keep me firmly grounded with sage advice, clarity of thinking and a genuine love for our students and for what is in the best interests of "Dear Mother". Thanks also go to our Assistant Director, Mr. Andee Book, and to our Musical Assistant, Mr. Jerron Liddell.

The students have been great, as has been the staff...Ms. Vaughan, Mr. Book and Mr. Liddell. Our videographer, Mr. Everett, will have a great video presentation of our trip.

Peace and thanks to all who made this possible.

had forgotten how rich and powerful the Spanish kings and (Queen Isabella I and II) were. At one point they ruled most of Europe and the New World (the Americas, Central America, Mexico, The Philippines, Hispaniola, Cuba, Puerto Rico, California and much of southwest US. The Spanish language, culture and architectural history remain. It was the Catholic kings who united Spain. Just think, the UAPB was privileged to have the opportunity to present a recital in the Chapel of The Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (Royal Castle and Monastery of El Escorial) and a full concert (March 25th) at the huge Gothic cathedral (built over the former Grand Mosque) whose construction was begun in 1227.

Enough history. Spain. Spain. Spain; hills, hills, hills; walking, walking, walking; stairs, stairs, stairs; narrow streets, cold and damp; bathrooms, bathrooms, We Need a Bathroom! Problems...English, English, we need a translator who speaks any kind (broken, fractured, Pigeon or The Kings) we need someone to translate this menu, or we can't eat. Oh, I can't forget the bidet...what, how, why? Where's the manual? These were some of the challenges we faced in Spain and that will be confronted in international travel. Our students got a great dose.

Saturday, March 25th, our concert at the Cathedral in Toledo was a tremendous success. I was told that at least 225 people were in attendance. There was sustained applause after almost each selection, and a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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UAPB FOUNDATION FUND BOARD July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 Dr. Laurence B. Alexander, Chancellor, Ex-Officio Calvin Booker, Sr., Chairman, Vice President, Public Affairs at Waste Management Attorney Thomas E. Vaughn

VOTING MEMBERS

Chapter 13 Trustee

Dr. Carolyn Blakely Retired, UAPB

UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVES/ NON-VOTING MEMBERS

Carl Bracy Retired, State Farm Insurance

Thomas Broiles

Felecia Collins-Wylie

Development Officer, UAPB

Director of Human Resources, Concord Church

Larry Cooper

Staphea S. Campbell

Development Officer & Secretary, UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association

Retired, General Manager SBC

Donna Lori Dunnings

Shirley Cherry

Cook County Illinois Bureau of Finance

Director of Career Services, UAPB

Dr. Martha Flowers

Shawn Linton

Flowers Medical Clinic

Student Counseling, Assessment and Development Employee Representative, UAPB

Dr. Diane S. Gilleland

Former Executive Director of AR Department of Higher Education

Dr. Margaret Martin-Hall

Director, Development & Title III Program Administration, UAPB

Lester P. Matlock Matlock & Associates

Marla Mayberry

Dr. Mamie Parker

Vice Chancellor Institutional Advancement, UAPB

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Carl A. Redus, Jr. Alumnus

Timothy Pighee

Patrick W. Sanders

President, UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association

Localytics

U. S. Reed

Bishop Chester Thompson, Jr.

Development Officer, UAPB

Pastor, Zion Hill Baptist Church

Clincy Trammell, Jr.

Trammell’s Beauty & Barber Supply, Inc.

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Fundraising initiatives at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff address institutional funding needs with an emphasis on three major areas (unrestricted funds, scholarships, and athletics) that significantly impact the ability of UAPB to deliver educational excellence.

The results of our fundraising efforts are reported herein.

Mark Robinson, '17 Industrial Technology St. Louis, Missouri Senior

140,000

215,000

311,000

ANNUAL GIVING DRIVE Annual contributions for the period July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017, totaled $1,663,406.88.

Our donors designated their gifts consistent with their interests and chose a variety of ways to make an investment in our students. Many donors gave unrestricted gifts so that unanticipated student needs could be met. As a result, the Annual Giving Drive consisted of several successful initiatives. Though all specific initiatives that gave a positive impetus to our fundraising efforts are too numerous to mention herein, special note is made of a few that have a far-reaching and long term impact:

1,200,000

1,000,000

Lifeline Endowed Fund

The Lifeline Endowed Fund was established in 2009 to address the emergency and dire need situations that often arise with our students.

All donations to the fund from October 1, 2007 – September 30, 2012, were matched dollar-for-dollar by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education/HBCU (Title III) Initiatives. Similarly, donations made October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2017, will also be matched. (Please note that, donors do not qualify for higher giving level because of the match made by the Title III grant).

As of June 30, 2017, the Lifeline Endowed Fund had reached $1,082,188 (including pending matching funds).

800,000

600,000

We applaud the following individuals, alumni chapters and organizations who gave to Lifeline July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017.

Adams, Janet T. Allen, Saraetta Benford, Gladys Bland, Brandon Bohannon, Vera Y. Butler, Zachariah Cooper, Felicia R. Dunnings, Donna L. Fisher, Patrice Haywood, Jabria Linton, Shakuntala M. Matthews, Tommi Nelson, Earnestine Newborn, Col. (Ret) Jesse P. & Dr. Patsy J. Phillips, Mildred S.

Rice, Dr. Sederick C. Roshell, Imani Rowe, Leah Smith, Aaron Smith, Annie Smith, Dorman J. & Betty J. Taylor, Margaret L. Thomas, Tamia Thompson, Rodrequis UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association West, Jade Williams, Andrea R. Williams, Sr., Dr. Larry D. Young, Sharon M.

400,000

200,000

2009-2010

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2010-2011

2011-2012

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LIFELINE ENDOWMENT FUND ANNUAL BALANCES 395,198

853,621

2012-2013

873,328

1,072,198

1,082,188

2013-2014

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2015-2016

2016-2017

Dorothy Magett Fiddmont New Millennium Leaders (DMF-NML) The Fiddmont Leaders initiative remains a strong impetus for scholarship support of our students.

The approach of the year 2000 was a time of excitement, fear, and anticipation. There was much ado, much preparation, and much trepidation as to how technology would make the transition.

Would mass transit systems in large cities be immobilized?

Would Wall Street and major financial institutions collapse?

Was UAPB positioned for the 21st century and all that it entailed? Indeed, the new millennium was upon us, and just as pundits the world-over readied for international and national technological challenges, one individual came forth with an idea that would keep UAPB in the forefront of educational excellence.

The following individuals made gifts July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017: Bailey-Jefferson, Dr. Marilyn Crumbly, J. B. & Johnetta W. Fiddmont, Dr. Dorothy Magett Hall, Arthur L. & Dr. Margaret J. McGehee, JD McIntosh, Jean H. Okiror, Dr. Shadrach O. & Dr. Linda L.

Dr. Dorothy Magett Fiddmont set forth the idea of identifying a group of individuals who would agree to be ambassadors for the university and as evidence of their commitment donate $2,000 to provide much needed scholarship funds for deserving students at UAPB. The institution, from its earliest days as Branch Normal, had always had the good fortune to have persons who were deeply committed to its mission, goals, and objectives. The group now being formed would comprise some of the individuals from the earlier years of Arkansas AM&N College and many more from more recent years of the institution. They would be the New Millennium Leaders.

As ambassadors, they would be the individuals who could be counted on to share the many positive things happening at the university. They would be kept abreast of happenings at the university by remaining connected, involved and wellinformed.

The Millennium Leaders have met the challenge. They have stayed the course. Through good times and not so good times, the Millennium Leaders have been strong advocates for the university. They have focused on all the good and positive things UAPB has forever encompassed in the midst of no publicity, poor publicity and negative publicity. The Millennium Leaders have been a positive force and remain a strong impetus for scholarship support for our students.

All donations to the fund from October 1, 2007 – September 30, 2012, were matched dollar-for-dollar by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education/HBCU (Title III) Initiatives. Similarly, donations made October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2017, will also be matched. (Please note that, donors do not qualify for higher giving level because of the match made by the Title III funds).

The following are levels of commitment individuals and groups may choose to support:

Entry Level Bronze Support Level Silver Support Level Gold Support Level Platinum Support Level

Individual

Classes, Alumni Chapters Group & Organization

$2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $5,000 $6,000

$10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000

As of June 30, 2017, the fund had grown to $1,306,083.

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1,306,083 1,298,412 1,258,316 1,218,261 1,102,055 1,090,000 925,948 844,247 840,426 836,616 833,358 639,000 584,000 548,900 238,000 208,000 175,000 135,000

2016 - 2017 2015 - 2016 2014 - 2015 2013 - 2014 2012 - 2013 2011 - 2012 2010 - 2011 2009 - 2010 2008 - 2009 2007 - 2008 2006 - 2007 2005 - 2006 2004 - 2005 2003 - 2004 2002 - 2003 2001 - 2002 2000 - 2001 1999 - 2000

DMF-NML- NEW MILLENNIUM LEADER ANNUAL BALANCE 2016-2017

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YOUR GENEROSITY IN ACTION In 2016 – 2017, your financial investment in our students assisted with the cost of attending college and the quality of education they received: • Over $650,000.00 was made available to students in the form of awards, and scholarships for tuition, fees and books; • Hundreds of students were able to participate in extracurricular activities and attend career development activities on and off campus; • Classroom supplies and instructional material were purchased; and • Overall, UAPB’s academic programs, extracurricular offerings and physical plant continue to improve.

YOU helped to make dreams come true!

Here is what our students said:

“I made UAPB my school of choice because I wanted a home away from home. The size and environment was a perfect fit for me and I felt welcomed as soon as I stepped on campus grounds.

After school, I plan on doing business in the fashion industry by working as a visual merchandiser, and eventually running my own fashion business.”

-LaKeitria, ‘20

“By receiving this scholarship, I am able to concentrate on what is important for me, education. Your financial generosity has allowed me to be one step closer to my goal and has inspired me to help others by giving back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help other students achieve their goal just as you have helped me. Thank you” -Terrell, ‘18

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“I am a freshman and I am currently an active member of the Texas Club on campus. My major is chemistry and I chose this major because I aspire to become a cosmetic chemist. I love doing hair and I want to make hair products for women and girls with natural hair.

I chose the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff because my parents met and graduated from UAPB. They’ve told me many stories of their time on campus and how much they enjoyed it, so I wanted to follow in their footsteps and become part of the pride.”

-Ma’at, ‘20

“I decided to attend UAPB because I wanted to attend a school that offered diversity, empowerment, and a supportive atmosphere. I decided to major in theatre because I was told to study what you love not what you think will get you a job. My major has taught me presentation skills, hard work, and project management. I will use what I learned at this university to further my education and career.”

-Justice, ‘17

“I am a 35 year old African American female. My academic success is very important to me. I work very hard to maintain honor status. My cumulative grade point average currently is a 3.3.

For the majority of my time in school I have worked full time to support myself and my children. Your scholarship allowed me to continue nursing school, because all my other sources have been depleted.”

-Vineta, ‘17

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“One day, I will follow your footsteps and help other students achieve their goals at the UAPB by giving back. Growing up in an underserved community offered many financial and academic challenges which made me quickly learn the value of a college education. Thank you for supporting the deserving students at UAPB. Your generosity truly makes a difference!”

-LaShanna, ‘17

“For the past two years, I’ve worked in the Office of Development during the annual phonathon season to help raise money for future students. And to top it all off, I have been the best cheerleader this campus has seen in years. All of this was accomplished while maintaining a 3.6 grade point average. Thank you for your donation and again for investing in my education.”

-Mark, ‘18

“Moving from Chicago to Pine Bluff was really hard for me. I thought I would never adjust to the southern way of life, but I have. Now the university is helping me become the person I want to be. After I graduate, I plan on attending law school. I have always wanted to be a lawyer. I feel that if I become a lawyer, I can help correct so much wrong in the world.”

-Jalisa, ‘19

“I have enjoyed my time at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff studying Industrial Technology Management & Applied Engineering (B.S.) with emphasis in Construction Management and am eager in becoming a part of the workforce. With the knowledge I gain at UAPB, I plan to begin my true life’s work by bringing quality infrastructure to low income areas across the U.S. I cannot thank you enough for contributing to my dream.”

-Zenora, ‘17

“I thank you for this scholarship. With competition and performances coming up, this has truly helped me not worry about finances and let me focus on my passion and studies.

I have worked hard to maintain my 3.9 grade point average and continued to appear on the Chancellor’s List. It has been a pleasure representing this university. ” -Ebonee, ‘17

“I graduated high school with a 4.5 GPA and was number nine in my class. I came to UAPB because of the family atmosphere, adequate campus size, and excellent studentteacher ratio. I liked the idea of becoming more that just a face to everyone but actually being known.”

-Kayla, ‘20

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Investment Levels July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 The following is a list of donors according to levels of financial contributions to the annual giving drive. (gifts received between July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017). This list was compiled over a period of several months and there may be some inaccuracies. We apologize to any donor whose name may be shown incorrectly or has been inadvertently omitted.

DEANS CLUB

$7,000 - $9,999

$2,000 - $3,999

Brown Missionary Baptist Church Pighee, Timothy & Veronica Swift, Roger & Brown-Swift, Johnnie R. Thorns, Jr., Dr. Odail UAPB Letter “A” Club Young Hughes, Dr. Sadie

Affinity Healthcare for Women Alumni Chapter - Ashdown Alumni Chapter - Detroit, MI Alumni Chapter - Pine Bluff/ Jefferson County Alumni Chapter - Washington DC Anderson, Elo J. & Linder F. Arkansas Dept. of Career Education Armstrong, Oscar J. & Audrey A. ARORA Bates, Dr. Michael J. Baxter, Bunia S. Benjamin, Dr. Mary E. Blakely, Dr. Carolyn Fuller, The late Dr. Harold D. & Blood-Fuller, Annie L. Bostic, Jeffrey L. Bridges, Markell Burton, Mingo & Gloria S. Campbell, Danny B. & Staphea Chunn, Barbara J. Dalton Farms Edwards, Edwin & Karen Estate of Bobby W. Daniels Felton, Theodore A. First Assembly of God – Pine Bluff Tate, John H. & Floyd Tate, Kwurly Mondolez International Foundation Freeman, Glenn T. & Barbra F. Full Counsel Christian Fellowship Graham, Dr. Brenda F. Greenhouse, Bernard Hall, Arthur L. & Dr. Margaret J. Harris, Fred & Archie F. Henry, The late Matthew R. Henry, Dr. Mildred D. Horton, Kay Marcia Hurt, Burnell & Sarah Indiana Street Baptist Church Johnson, Jr., Andrew & Mae Clark Kelley, Dr. Samuel Littlejohn, Virginia Martin, Travis & Atty. Carla M. Mason, Jr., Jesse & Reede Jones, M.D., Gail Matlock, Lester P. & Joy E.

PRESTIGE CLUB

$4,000 - $6,999 Aaron, Billye S. Alpha Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Baker, II, Colonel Henderson Barraque St. Baptist Church Bennett, Gwendolyn J. Bolton, Hannibal & Verlee P. Branton, Sterling W. Brown-Williams Funeral Home Campbell, Dr. James A. & Washington, Dr. Erma Crumbly, J. B. & Johnetta W. Davis, Dr. William R. Dixon, Lenora S. Enterprise Holdings Foundation Flowers, Dr. Martha Freeman, III, Edmond & June Gateway Alumni Association UAPB Harris, Eddie Lamar & Reid Harris, Dr. Michele Jamerson, LTC Solomon J. & Page, Helen H. Jefferson Regional Medical Center Kelley, John Wesley & Clementine Leory, Pierre E. Love, Betty McDonald's Miller, Rudolph A. Nike, Inc. and Affiliates Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Sissy's Log Cabin, Inc. Tetelestai Mgmt. Group, LLC The Philadelphia Foundation The Risonian Club Trotter Ford Lincoln Mercury UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association Williams, Herbert D. & Virginia

MAJOR GIFT DONORS

$ 50,000 - $ 100,650 Jones, The late Murphy & Sissy Jones, III, William & Sharri Shacks, The late Dr. Samuel J. Henderson, The late Dr. Butler & the late Charlie S. $25,000 - $ 49,999 Daniels, Darryl H. Fifty for the Future, Inc. Hartfield, Dr. Freddie & Verna H. Sherman, Louris & Berdia Stuckey, III, Perry & Vivian A. Waldrip, Mark & Angela $10,000 - $ 24,999 Alexander, Dr. Laurence B. & Veronica Alumni Chapter - Chicago Alumni Chapter - Memphis Booker, Calvin E. & Janetta Bracy, Carl E. & Katherine Brown Funeral Home Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Entergy Services, Inc. Estate of Dr. Fredda Denice Carroll Fiddmont, Dr. Dorothy Magett Greer, Larry J. & Carolyn F. M.K. Distributors, Inc. May, J. Thomas & Kathryn Monsanto Company Newborn, Col. (Ret) Jesse P. & Dr. Patsy J. Southwestern Athletic Conference The Design Group Tom Joyner Foundation, Inc. UAPB Alumni Golf Tournament Waddell & Reed Walker, Dr. Jewell M.

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St. Mark Baptist Church Thomas Groceries & Gift Store/ Thomas, Clyde & Sammia Trotter, Vernon L. Turner, Ardelia Kay Union Pacific Wallace, Doris Washington, Shirley Williams, Don H. Williams, Sr., Dr. Larry D. Zeigler, Charles E. & Gwendolyn S. LEADERSHIP CLUB

$500 - $1,999

The University Museum & Cultural Center: Where History Is Alive And Well

By Henri Linton, Sr. and Siony Flowers

You make it possible!

Because of your continuous support, first-time visitors and new students entering the University Museum and Cultural Center (UMCC) are immediately in awe of the artistically designed exhibit, “The Keepers of the Spirit: The L.A. Davis, Sr. Historical Collection,” that documents the rich and fascinating history of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). Upon further inquiry, they will find the museum also has an impressive collection of photographs, yearbooks, catalogs, university documents, sports memorabilia, artifacts and other ephemera from Branch Normal College to UAPB. Established in 2004 with the financial support of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Institutional Service–HBCU, Title III Program and private gifts and donations, the museum today serves as a living memorial to the many persons who helped shape the history of this institution and the Arkansas Delta. As the university grows and evolves, so does our history. The museum staff recently updated the exhibits highlighting the contributions of former Chancellor Lawrence A. Davis, Jr. and Dr. Calvin Johnson, past interim Chancellor, and created a new exhibit featuring our current chief administrator, Dr. Laurence B. Alexander. The staff is currently researching and designing an exhibition that will detail the history of sports at the university from 1915 to 2017. These are the realities that evolve from your investment in the University Museum and Cultural Center.

Each semester students from various classes are required to visit the museum to complete class assignments and other research projects, but many students often return with friends and family because the museum has served as a unique and positive learning experience for them. Students are able to visualize how their university has evolved from a small teacher’s college, with seven students, to a multi-purpose university, attracting students from throughout the United States and other countries. They can see themselves as a part of this evolving history. We are deeply appreciative of your gifts and donations to the University Museum and Cultural Center. As we continue to preserve our legacy, your continuous support is vital to our effort to provide our students a unique and rewarding learning experience.

May, Jared L. & Patricia Branch Mays, Byrd & Associates, P.A. McCall, Lucille Nelms, Dr. Charlie & Jeanetta Nelson, Earnestine Old St. James Missionary

Baptist Church Pendleton, Sr., J. Aundre Ponds, Ronald C. & Gwendolyn Reed, Loistene N. Richardson, George W. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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Allen, Nadine D. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Altheimer, Dr. Rosenwald D. Alumni Chapter - Southern California Anderson, Clyde Anderson, Rugenal R. Anderson, Verna J. Anthony, Betty J Hayes Anthony, Rev. Frederick S. Arkansas AM&N College Federal Credit Union Arkansas Association of Correctional Employees Trust Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation Arnold, Bettie J. Arrington, Dr. Alfred Arterberry, Thomya K. Austin, Ricky & LaTonya B. Ayres, Diane B. B.R.A.V.E. of Pine Bluff, Inc. Baker, Barbara T. Bankston, Roslyn A. Barr, Marian Beasley, Dr. Darryl K. Bell, Dr. James & Dr. Josephine Benford, Gladys Bennett, Elbert Bennett, Michael Betton, Ira B. Biggers, Cynthia J. Billingsley, Maureen B. Black, Lloyd Blackshear, Patsy Blevins, Harold L. & S. Yvonne Blue Cross & Blue Shield Bosley, Col. (Ret) James M. Bradley, Chris Branch, Alford Branch, Dr. Lonzell A. & Letha M. Branch, Mollie

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Branch, Dr. Samuel & Johnnie M. Brentley, Dr. Mary Broiles, Thomas & Janet Broughton, Dr. Stephen A. & Dr. Cheryl Brown, Sr., Frederick D. & Brown, Debra Wilbert Brown, Jr., Dr. Glen D. Brown, The late L. Don & Inez Brown, Rev. Melvin G. Brown, Minnie A. Brown, Jr., O. D. & Teresa Brown, Patricia Rhine Brown, Timothy E. Bryant, Major (Ret) William & Carrie Buckner, Dr. Edmund R. & Dr. Anissa Bunch, Theodis & Gwendolyn Bunge Butler Hill, Linda Butler, Luvertha S. C. N. Toney Company Calahan, Rev. H. Ed Calhoun, III, Virgil Callaway, Evelyn Callaway, Linda Andrews Campbell, Joyce L. Castillo, James E. Caterpillar, Inc. Chapman Brown, Dorothy Cherry, Fuller B. & Shirley Clark's Construction Co. Clay, Levarn Cole, DeRay Cole, Faye R. Cole, Kevin E. & Karen Coleman, Dr. Viralene J. Colen, Jr., Dr. Charles R. & Tonya C. Collins, Dr. Gretchen Collins, Kenneth & Mattie B. Conley, Rita D. Cooper-Martin, Willye Corrothers, Jerry & Billie Cosmopolitan Choir Crayton, Josephine Crumbly, Dr. Issac J. & Dorothy L.N. Curry, Kendra D. Damascus Baptist Church

Daniel, Dale M. & Juanda L. Davis, Audrey & Flossie Davis, Gladys N. Davis, Katherine Hein Davis, Jr., Dr. Lawrence A. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dendy, Emily S. Dendy, Patricia A. Doster, Martha M. Drake, Ted N. Droughter, Henry Dyer, Vollie & Mae M. Early, Corey Jamell Easter, Gary & Naomi Edwards, Crandall & Majorie Edwards, Jimmy & Patricia Eley, Mattie J. English, Dr. Henry W. Epperson, Gregory Everett, Willie E. & Diana F. Evergreen Packaging, Inc. Ferguson, Theartis Fidelity Charitable Fields, Carson First Baptist Church Terry-Fleming, Johnnie M. Flowers, Dr. John & Mary Y. Fontenette, Edward Ford, Earnest Ford, Lula Ford, Oscar J. & Faye M. Foster, Bernard S. Fowler, Bettye J. Fox, III, Jimmy S. Fulce, Jay H. Gaines, Hershel D. Gaines, Wilbert Gamble, Emmie J. Gardner, Ken & Elaine Gardner, Milton R. Gathen, Thomas Geater, Shelia Gibson, LTC (Ret) Grover L. & Willie M. Gilleland, Dr. Diane S. Gilmore, Dr. John T. & Curley Jean Gilmore, La Von Glover, Don E. Goldman, Earl Gray, Lula University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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Green, Charles S. Green, Jr., John E. & Mavis Greene, Tommy L. Griggs, Mildred Barnes Grimes, Linda Owens Guynn, Judge Alex & Lynn Hairston, Rubie J. Hale, Dr. Joseph & Doris Hall, Juliet M. Hamiter, Theo A. & Jeanetta B. Hardy, Jr., Lonza Harrington, Thelma Boggan Harris, II, Elijah Harrison, Dr. Bertha Neal Hathorn, Dr. Connie Hawkins, Doris W. Hawkins, Wesley D. & Calvesta J. Haynes, Frank L. Hersey, Glenn E. Hildreth, Willie & Sharon Hill, Duane Holden, Betty Jean Holmes, Jr., Arthur Holmes, Doris Hood, Barbara Hudgins, Willie & Catherine M. Hudson, Elouise J. Humphrey, the Honorable Marion A. Hunter, Atty. Jerry M. James-Hutchins, Cheryl Hutson, Willie J. & Edna M. Hynes, Gerald Ja' Da' Lam' De's Jackson, Reginald L. Jackson, Sidney C. Jacob, John O. & Shirley A. James, Carlos Jeffers, Jr., Mylas C. & Mary S. Jefferson, Ronald & BaileyJefferson, Dr. Marilyn Johnson, Dr. Calvin & Verbie Johnson, Hyder & Deborah B. Johnson, Jeotha W. Johnson, Dr. Jerrell J. Johnson, Michael E. Johnson, Rashunda K. Johnson, Amos & Shirley Jones, Berlin C. Jones, Bertha C. Annual Donors Report June 2016 - July 2017

Jones, David R. Jones, James O. Jones, Janice J. Jones, Otis & LaDonna L. Jones, III, The late Lorenzo & Jacquelyn Jones, IV, Lorenzo R. Jones, Murphy Kelley, Dr. Manuel Kelley, Marshall Kilbert, Nate King, Roderick L. Knox, Antonio & Paularie N. Kuykendall, Jr., John A. Kuykendall, III, Dr. John A. Landers, Jonail LEAPS Initiative, LLC Lee, Anthony D. & Beverly A. Lee, Dr. Irene K. Lee, Jimmy Liddell, Mary Liddell, Rubye L. Linton, Sr., Henri & Dr. Hazel Linton, Shakuntala M. Lofton, Clara A. London, Elmer L. Long, Clovis W. Lorenz, Dr. Paul H. Lott, Robert H. & Rose A. Lovell, Deloris Lowe, Troy Lusk, Charles Luster-Johnson, Felicia R. Malone, Shirley Marrett, Louis E. Martin, James E. & Paulette H. Martin, Tamara D. Massey, Rev. Leon R. & Deloris J. Matlock, Ruth Mayberry, Lee & Marla Mays, Dr. Edward E. Mays, Eugene McBeth, James M. & Andrea McCall, Jr., Dr. Tomie McCoy, Christopher McCoy, James E. & Morlin C. McCray, Parnell & Dr. Jacquelyn McCree, Edwina F. McCutcheon, Gregory E. McDonald, Johnnie

McGehee, Jason McIntosh, Jean H. McKinney, Dr. Charles & Lillie T. McKinney, Elliott & Bettie McKinney, Paul C. & Hazel J. McLaughlin, Arthur McMurtrey, Emogene L. Merritt, McClary & Frances Y. Mooney, Donna Morgan-Bronson, Gwendolyn Morris, Dr. Bishawn Morris, Floyd E. Mosler, Matthew T. & Camille Mount Harmony Missionary Baptist Church Muldrew, Eddie Hamilton Murphy, Kevin Neely, Jr., Lonnie Nelson, LTC Annie M. Nesby, Georganna Nesby, Kevin D. New Hope C.M.E. Church Nicholson, Jr., Eddie Noel, Clyde E. Okiror, Dr. Shadrach O. & Dr. Linda L. Old Saint Paul Church Oswell, Dr. Yvette R. Overton, Benjamin & Janet Owens, Gary O. & Opal K. Paige, Willie Pap Enterprises, Inc. Parks, Carlon Parks, Kenneth D. Paylor, Dr. Rogerich & Angela Peer, Galvester Peer, Wilbur Penix, Dr. Levenis & Dorothy J. Pernell, Dr. Dorothy A. Pettus Office Products Phillips, Napoleon Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Pleasant Street Neighborhood Assocation Poindexter, Carnis L. Powell, Lucious & Edith Y. Preston, Dr. Michael A. Ramey-Moore, Mable L. Randall, Ruth P. Randolph, Laura Raynor, Dariest "Doc" & Minerva A. Reed, Teresa Reid, Robert & Dorthy H. Relyance Bank Rogers, June N. Roshell, Jr., Andrew & Edna Ross, Burks & Stephanie

Sanders, Cidni LaRue Sanders, Patrick W. Savage, Dontae R. Scaife, James H. & Jackie Seals, Odell & Jacquelyn Sherrod, Eddie C. Simmons, Dr. Michael E. & Catherine S. Simpson, Delouris Simpson, Jr., Earnest Sims, Kevin M. Smith, Carole I. Smith, Jennifer R. Smith, Joe C. & Mary S. Smith, L. C. Smith, Tonya L. Smith, Valeria C. Smith, Wilma S. Solomon, Rev. L.K. & Vera South Arkansas Business Solutions, Inc. Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Co. Spurlock, Walter St. John AME Church St. Paul Baptist Church Staples, Samuel & Zelma Starks, Waymon T. State Golden Circle Stennis, Jr., Rudolph V. Steward, Wanda F. Stewart, Dr. Andrea Stewart, Debra R. Stewart, John Stokes, Robert Stovall, Charles J. & Joyce M. Straughter, George & Alice Stribling, Ledora L. Stuckey, Everett Summerville, The late Willie T. Surratt, Arey D. Swain, Jr., Augustus Sweat, Bobbye J. Tatum, Daisy A. Tatum, Kenny A. & Patricia A. Tau Sigma Alumni Foundation, Incorporated Taylor, Elton & Virginia Terry, Bernice The Greater St. Paul Baptist Church, Inc. Thearts Production, Inc. Thomas, Aaron Thomas, Dr. Godfrey J. Thompson, Jr., Leon R. Thrower, Ola S. Titus, Keesha L. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Todd, Keita S. Todd, Col. (Ret) Nathaniel Torrence, Dr. William A. Totten, Roger & Willette Trammell, Jr., Clincy & Theodora Trice, Kalven & Jacqueline D. Trotter Foundation, Inc. Turman, Carolyn Turner Finney, Dr. Gladys Turner, Carl E. Turner, O. J. & Earsline Turner, Patricia A. Tyler, Jr., Calvin E. UAPB Alumni Class of 1966 Vaughan, Joyce A. Wade, Edward & Mary Wade, Arthur E. & Shirley R. Walker, Earnest L. & Adelaide Walker, Calvin Walker, Edward & Atty.

Danyelle Walmart Walter, Roy L. Warren, Dr. Mack A. Watley, Dr. Ryan L. Weaver, Joann Courtney Webb, Mildred A. Wells-Kilbert, Alyse Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church White, Elizabeth White, Rosemary Wilder, Bill Wiley, Georgette Wilkes, Janice Wilkins, Alfred J. Williams, Claudia D. Williams, Cora H. Williams, Daniel L. & Rita A. Williams, Sr., Jerry W. & Diane Williams, Linda J. Williams, Paul G. & Janice Williams, Ronald R. Williams, Shirley M. Wilson, DeLloyd Wilson, Gloria W. Wimbush, Charles E. Woolfolk, Lee A. Wright, Rev. Harlis & Dr. Bettye Wright, John E. & Lafrances L. Yarbrough, Delano Yates, Evelyn K. Young, Johnnie L. Young, Myrtle Younger, Jr., Douglas Zeigler, Rosalyn

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$250 - $499 Abedi, Dr. Sharokh Adams, Janet T. Allen, Sylvester & Robin L. Alley-Walker, Ann Alumni Chapter - Austin Alumni Chapter - Hot Springs Alumni Chapter - Milwaukee AR Rollin Lions Outreach, Inc. Awopetu, Dr. Lawrence Bailey, Mildred J. Bankston, Larry & Janis Barnes, Brenda H. Barsh, Thomas L. & Beverly Bell, Atty. Kandice Benford, Monique Biddle, Marlon Bobbitt, Dr. Donald & Susan Branch, Charmie J. Bridgeforth, Ruby Brinkley, Bettye W. Brown, Angela L. Brown, Milton Brown, Mottise Watson Brown, Dr. Roosevelt & Dr. Irma H. Bryant, Eldridge Bryant, Everlyn Bumpers, Michael V. & Tiffany Callaway-Smith, Dana Carr, Jr., Dr. Richard P. & Valerie Cascade United Methodist Church CDI Contractors, LLC Class of 1971 Coca Cola Enterprises Bottling Co. Coggins, James K. & Tina A. Coleman, Dr. Janice F. Corbin, Sr., Curtis Lee & Roberta Crane, Makeda Curry, Ruby E. Y. Daniel, Jimmy Davis, Gloria J. Davis, Atty. Ronald L. Dillard, John & Bettye Dulan, Michael H. Durham, Harry & Cornelia Edwards, Jr., Leroy Edwards, Lillie Ellison, Dr. Viola Gray Everett, Jr., Elijah J. & Bernice Farmer, Alicia Fletcher, Dr. Anthony M.

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Flowers, Curtis V. & Angela Flowers, Sr., Dr. John & Mary Ford, Brandon K. Foster, Dr. Henry W. Gaines, James & Charlene Gant, Faye E. Gatson, Otis & Margaret S. German Oliver, Dr. Valandra Gradle, William Grayson, Dr. Barbara A. Harris, Hosea R. Hawkins, Don & Isabelle Henderson, Mary Esther Hendrix, LaDonna K. Henry, Angelisa Herts, Dr. George Holder, LaShanda Cathey Hood, Janice L. Hopson, Edna H. Horton, Jr., Lurie & Janice M. Horton, Katryne S. Hunt Law Firm Hunt Winston, Teki Jackson, Ava F. Jackson, Courtney C. Jackson, Karen M. Jimmerson, Richard J. Johnson, Ale James & Brenda V. Johnson, Judge (Ret) Charles V. & Lazelle L. Johnson, Chrystal D. Jones, Melvin V. Jones, Dr. Verma Jones-Wilson, Dr. Faustine C. Kelly, Johnny Kelly, Shirley Kendall Khullar, Dr. Gurdeep Knowlton, Tracy Kosmitis, Dr. Kim Lacey, Jr., Dr. J. J. & the late Dr. Marian G. Lacey, Mary Littleton Laroche, Esperanza T. Lochmann, Dr. Steve & Dr. Rebecca Lott, Henry C. Martin, Lavoris McCoy, Carolyn S. McDonley, Jr., Barry J. McIntosh, Velma A. McKinney, Edward P.

McKissic, Atty. Gene McRae, J. C. & Kay F. Merkson, Malvin Merriweather, Nastassia Ireland Miller, Gary W. & Dorothy J. Mills, Carolyn Minor, Daniel D. Mizell, Steven C. Mooney, Dana B. Moore, Pamela D. Mouser, Atty. Kirby & Atty.

Rosalind M. Neal, Dr. Edna Nelson, Annette B. Nelson, Ruby F. Nelson, Sheffield D. New Fordyce Club Newborn, Charles M. & Barbara Nicholas, Lola Ogeto, Tawana Walker Orr, The late Herman Orr, Saundra M. Owens, Jr., Ralph & Brickett D. Page, Mervin L. Paige, Queen E. Paradise Funeral Home and Cremation Service Parker, Mary L. Paskel, Steven Peters, Barbara Phillips, Mildred S. PJ's Enterprises, Inc. Porter, Kindra S. Porter, Shadrach Pugh-Williams, Stephanie H. Ralph Robinson & Son, Inc. Randle, Lee J. & Gloria D. Randolph, Donald A. & Edna W. Raynor, Jermane R. Reed, U. S. Richardson, Bonnie C. Riley, Yulanda Robinson, Adam Robinson, Dora D. Robinson, Elliott C. & Kimberly A. Robinson, Willie Roby-Ingram, Shelley Sanders, Jr., Harold & Dora L. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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Scott, Priscilla Seamon, Dr. Fred Settles, Devon Shannon-Gragg, Tenita L. Sims, Cynthia L. Slack, John A. Smith, Denika Smith, John W. & Linda F. Smith, Katie Council Smith, Jr., Kevin L. Smith, Shirley Sparks, Earnest &Verbal B. Stephens, Dr. Avery W. Stigger, Flavelia Stoudamire, Gloria Stribling, Xavier B. Swift, Gladys F. T. W. Pelton & Co. Taylor, Reginald D. & Margaret W. Taylor, Margaret L. Taylor, Sr., Dr. Theman Terrell, Dr. Jethro Terry, Larry Thompson, Robert J. & Carolyn Thrower, Shurunda S. Tolerson, Robert & Dorothy J. Tommy's Flying Service, Inc. UAPB Class of 1974 Walker, LTC Charlie H. West Jr., Birdes T. White-Johnson, Freddie Whitfield, Sherman A. & Taylor-Whitfield, Paula Williams, Betty H. Williams, Brian T. Williams, Earlean C. Williams, Juan Word, Dr. Rosemarie Wylie, Sherrie Wynn, David Roswell Yon, Jeremy R. Yon, Kimberly A. Young, Sharon M. CENTURY CLUB

$100 - $249 Adams, Grace C. Adams, Jimmie L. Adams, Lonnie J. Annual Donors Report June 2016 - July 2017

Alford, Myra Allen, Charles Allen, Harold B. & Sylvia Allen, Mitzy M. Alston-Williams, LTC Willette Alumni Chapter - Lonoke County Ampthor, Blane Anderson, Byron Anderson, Glenn & Clarice G. Anderson, Michael W. Armstrong Bennett, Tarona L. Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas Atkins, Elmer Avant, Jason A. Avant, Jazlyn T. Averill, Andrea Ayatey, Shirley A. Banks, Jr., Roland Banks, Willie J. Barbee, Dewayne C. Barner, Virginia R. Barnes, Cornelius & Shirley Barnett, Ricky L. Beasley, Harvey & Valdera V. Beasley, Thressia L. Belcher, Leon H. & Dr. Mary S. Belin, Tammy T. Bell, Adena M. Bell, Charles Smith Bell, Jerry L. & Berta Bellingrath, III, F. M. Belton, George Benjamin, Octavia Biley, Erick R. & Versie Blake, Jenise Bolton, Phylicia A. Bowers, Bennie F. & Velois H. Bradford, Priscilla M. Bradley, Gail Holeman Branch, Charlie & Linda Branch, Dwayne E. & Anita G. Branch, Electa Branch, Marvell Branscomb, Carolyn J. Brasfield, Curtis G. Brasfield-Jones, Bonda K. Breath of Life Church Brewer, Jerilean Briggs BBQ, Cooking & Catering

Briggs, Clinton Briggs, William & Nora N. Brooks, Dr. Daphne A. Broughton, Helen Brown, Addie P. Brown, E. Louisa Brown, James Brown, Joan M. Brown, Johnnie Lee Brown, The late Perry W. Brown, Ronald W. Brown, Rosemary H. Brown, Ruby J. Brown, Vincent R. Bruce, Charles E. Buford, Floyd Butler, Dorothy Butler, Zachariah Byrd, Ayana Caldwell, Jeanette R. Calhoun, LozAnne H. Canada, Anthony G. Carlton, Maurice Carter, Jr., Dr. Robert O. & Lola M. Carter, Dr. Vertie L. Carter, Violet T. Chandler, Chelsey L. Charles, George Clark, Freddie Clark, Jr., John M. & Pearl R. Clemmons, Jessie M. Clemmons, Nakia S. Clemmons, Jr., William H. & Delia M. Cloird, Alecia N. Coleman, Monte & Yvette Colen, Raymond & Orene Collins, Clarence Collins, Larry K. Collins, Lee E. Collins, Talvin O. Collins-Wylie, Felecia A. Communications Images Conyer, Edna M. Cooper, Adrienne T. Cooper, Larry B. Cotledge, Quranner & Beverly Crabb, Gwen Craft, Curtis B. Crivens, Ulanda J. Crockett, James D. & Johnettee Cross, Napoleon Currie, Juanita Y. D & Y Howard Transport, LLC Dahlan, Dr. Husny Daniels, Mable L. Davis, Bessie Medley Davis, Gregory V. & Linda

Davis, Jimmy N. Davis, Katina D. Davis, Leslie L. Davis, Jr., Nehemiah Davis, Sadie Davis, Sarah A. Dean, April Dean, Eulah H. Delphin, Richard V. Denton, Zelma Dickerson, Esther I. Dickerson, Regina Dickson, Lula H. Donaldson, Ivory & Maplean Dorsey, II, Frank D.

Dukes, George Dukes, Larry G. & Verna E. Duncan, Narvell W. Dunnings, Donna L. Eason, Dorothy M. Easter, Jr., Fred Easter, Gladys M. Edwards, Gracie Frazier Edwards, Jerial Edwards, Johnny Eggleton, Dr. Michael Ellison, James & Annie Eubanks, Henry R. Evans, Kimberly Evans, Sheila

Ewing, Freda W. Fahm, Dr. Tunde & Dr. Esther E. Featherstone, David Ferguson, James P. Fisher, Patrice Fitzhugh Family Trust Fletcher, Sharon Flowers, Dr. Clifford R. Flowers, Melva M. Flowers, Siony Flowers, Atty. Stephanie Flowers, Timothy D. FMC Corporation Fooster, Jr., Harold

FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP GOAL REACHED! UAPB ALUMNI HAVE HELPED TO MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE “Being on a scholarship is a blessing to me,” says Brandon Duncan, a senior quarterback at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. “If I wasn’t on a scholarship, I probably wouldn’t be in college.”

For decades upon decades, the football program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff wasn’t able to have many Brandon Duncans on its roster, student-athletes fortunate to be on a football scholarship. That was because the program’s level of funding limited the number of scholarships that could be dispensed to the players on the team. Through the years, that limitation was the key obstacle that limited the Golden Lions to capturing just one outright Southwestern Athletic Conference championship in the history of football at the university.

Championships were hard to come by for the Golden Lions -- not because of a lack of will, but rather because of a lack of scholarships. Even in the team’s run to the 2012 SWAC championship over Jackson State University in Birmingham, Ala., UAPB was relegated to awarding the equivalent of just 33 full scholarships, the second lowest total in the 10-team conference.

UAPB’s 2012 SWAC championship season was followed by seasons that saw the Golden Lions go 2-9 in 2013 and 4-7 in 2014. It was at that point, says Director of Athletics Lonza Hardy Jr., that the decision was made to launch a campaign aimed at generating the necessary funds to increase scholarship funding for the football program.

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Ford, Jane L. Ford, Tamera Foston, Dr. Rebera Frederick, Mark Freeman, Kameshia L. Freeman, Maxine Freeman, Ruby W. Fuller, Marie W. Fuller, Oscar J. Ganter, Lisa Garner, Jr., John O. & Olivia D. Gates Jarmon, Rita R. Gene McKissic Attorney at Law George, Timothy & Brenda W. Gibson, Rev. Marcus J. Gomez, Tiffany E. R. Graham, John R. & Laura A. Grant, Ulysses S. Gray, Kenneth L. & Brenda K. Green, Inez Green, Lillian Andrews Green, Lillian Gregory, Jasmine K. Grice, Ronnie D. Haliburton, William Walter Hall Spharler, Kimberly Hall, Alphonso L. Hall, Tammie E. Handcock, Shelley Handley, Carrie L. Hanks, Laverne T. Hardin, Dr. Willie Harkless, Charles Harper, Christine Harris Waddell, Frances Harris, Gertrude C. Harris, Muskie Harris, III, Robert & Christine Harris, Ruby K. Harvey, Sherwin L. & Donna W. Hatch, Clarence W. Hatley, Larry O. & Rosetta B. Hatton, III, Dave Hawkins Holt, Yaminah A. Hawkins, Twane Hayes, Shannon D. Haynes, Lester & Vera Heard, Angela D. Hendricks, Oda Mae Hendrix, Ossie Henry, Brenda J.

Henry, Deshunda Henry, Rev. Lavara Higgins, Columbus L. Hildreth, Laura R. Hildreth, Ramona E. Hill, Jr., Rev. Dewitt Hodge, Horace Hodges, Helen Holcomb, Lloyd A. & Irene W. Hooven, Paul Hope Lawn Service, Inc. Howard, Jr., Dexter R. Howard, Jimmy Howard, Patricia Howard, Risie R. Howell, Lillie Hubbard, Yerlander Hudson, Eric Hudson, Zola Hughes, Sammie J. Humes, Gysamuell D. Humphrey, Florentine W. Humphrey, James O. & Ollie R. Hunt, Alvenia Hutchins, Tavare S. Hymes, Virginia P. Hyneman, Ben Ingram, Belinda F. Ingram, Earnest Lee & Darlene C. Jackson, Cedric L. Jackson, Myron & Stephanie B. James, Marshall E. Jasper, Lucille Jasper, Marva D. Jasper, Toni L. JC Penney Jefferson, Regina T. Jemerson, Johnny C. Jenkins, Danny Jenson, Karen Jenson, Shirley R. Jimmerson, Louise Johnson, Arnetta M. Johnson, Delois D. Johnson, Ian Johnson, Daniel W. & Janet D. Johnson, Patricia Marcus Johnson, Rubye Johnson, Rev. Silas V. Jones, Brenda Jones, Dr. Carolyn F. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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Jones, Darrell Jones, Earl Jay Jones, Joyce L. Jones, Kasandra M. Jones, Patricia G. Jones, Phyllis A. Jones, Robert E. Jones, Rose M. Jones, Dr. Shawndra D. Jones-Sneed, Kimberly Jordan, Vervely Jynes, Lillian Kazi, Dr. Abul B. Kearney, Janice Kelly, Dr. Ernece B. Kinchen, Corless Kinchen, Jr., Ezekiel King, Ollie M. King, Steven E. Kinlow, Eugene Kolen-Ellis, Eddie M. Lacefield, Aretha D. Lake, Henry C. Lang Brown, Dr. Vera Lawson-Gant, Verebenia LEAPS Initiative, LLC Lee, James B. Lee, Maurice Lewis, Clifton L. & Beverly D. Little, Jeffery G. Little, Jennifer L. Long, Dorothy J. Long, Marjorie Pricilla Love, Sadie M. Loveless, CMS (Ret) Albert E. Lovell, Jason P. Lucas, Karen V. Luckett, Kellye Mack, Jerry & Ruthie L. Mason, Michael Matthews, Joy N. Mattin, Karen M. May, Floyd & Ernestine Mays, Steven B. Mazique, Barbara McClary Merritt Trucking Co. McClusky, Edward L. & Yvonne T. McCollum, Charles E. McCoy, Carole R. McCullin, Donald McFadden, Dorothy Annual Donors Report June 2016 - July 2017

McIntosh, Tommy C. McKenzie, Allen D. McKenzie, Kraven McLaughlin, McArthur McNeal, Jr., Fredrick D. McNeese, LaVern Meadows, Lucille Meadows, Sheena T. Merritt, Haven Middleton, John W. & Earlene Miller, George Milus, Eddie Mitchell, Brent S. Moses, Victor H. & Nora Jean Mosley, Jr., Franklin P. Moss, Robert C. & Edna J. Moyer, Theon R. Mugambi, Margaret Murchison, Doris A. Mutua, Jerry M. & Sarah Neal, Charlie Neal-Hyman, Dr. Edith G. Nelson, Israel & Geraldine G. Nesby, Will A. New Salem Baptist Church New Zion Baptist Church Newhouse, Doran A. & Jennifer Nicholson, Claude Nivens, Damon Benn, Mack & Nixon-Benn, Denise E. Njue, Dr. Obadiah M. Onyilagha, Dr. Joseph Osterloh, Henry J. Owasoyo, Dr. Joseph & Philomena Paradise, Raymond Parker, Tracy L. Pegram, Dr. Patricia D. Penn, Dr. John I. Pettigrew, James C. & BanksPettigrew, Rosalind Phillips, Cathy M. Phillips, Rachelle D. Pierce, Jr., Dr. Raymond O. & Geraldine B. Pine Bluff Parks & Recreation Pittman, Lamar T. Porchia-Wilborn, Mary S. Powell, Sherry L. Price, Rev. Kerry

“At the National Alumni Convention in Atlanta in 2015, we officially launched the UAPB Football Investment and Scholarship Fund and we had as our goal raising nearly $650,000 in order to level the playing field for the program. Doing so would not only enable the program to increase the number of scholarship players on the field, but it would also make the program eligible to play the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams, games that would yield high financial rewards for the football program.”

At the National Alumni Convention in Pine Bluff last July, that campaign successfully concluded when the final $320,000 goal announced during the previous year’s Alumni Homecoming Convocation was not only met, but it was surpassed. With more scholarships now available, positive changes are already being seen.

“The increase in football scholarships gives life to our program,” says head football coach Monte Coleman.

“Recruiting is the lifeline of any football program. Now, our program will have the ability to be equal to our sister schools and it gives us opportunities to play ‘money games.’ Increasing the number of scholarships gives us a chance.”

Whether an alumnus of the University donated $5,000 to the Football Investment and Scholarship Fund or just $5, it has all combined to make dreams come true for the members of the Golden Lion football team. Tashad R. Charity, a senior defensive end, is one of those players who has benefitted from the contributions of the alumni.

“I thank the UAPB alumni for their efforts in giving me the opportunity to obtain a full scholarship to play football and receive my education from this institution,” says Charity. “It means so much to me because I value education and as an African-American student attending an HBCU institution, it’s an outstanding experience. I thank our alumni for their kindness and for making this experience possible for me.”

What the contributions of the alumni have also done, besides placing more student-athletes on scholarship, is open doors for the largest game contracts ever secured by the UAPB athletics program. That, in turn, was instrumental in the athletics program securing a $900,000 grant from the NCAA in July earmarked for academic support. That, too, is the largest grant ever secured by the UAPB athletics program.

“All of these great things have happened because of the generosity of our alumni and corporate partners,” says Hardy. “The stage is now set for great things to happen for our entire athletics program and on a more frequent basis. The sky will be the limit to what we can achieve in the upcoming years.”

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Annual Fund Drive - Contributors Club

Taylor, Mary R. Taylor, Raymond C. Templeton, George H. & Charlene R. Terry, Christopher R. & Arnett-Terry, Ulanda Terry, Michael Terry, Romanetha Thien-Kim, C Bui Thomas, Beverly Thomas, Brandy N. Thomas, Calvin L. Thomas, Rufus & Johnnie M. Thompson, Emmanuel Thompson, Martha S. Thompson-Bowens, Dr. Carla J. Timothee, Mireille Tolbert, Jr., Earl Townsend, Stanley & Cheryl Trainer, Dewayne Tucker, Gary & Easter Holly United Way of Greater Milwaukee Vander, Jacquelyn Veazey, Dr. Carlton W. & Jean M. Vinson, Faye Vinson, Limuel C. & Pamela D. Walker, Cheryl D. Walker, Tyree Wangila, Dr. Grant Ward, Charles L. & Mary O. Ware, Roy L. Washington, Adolph Washington, Piccola Watkins, Dr. Willard & Ira B. Watson, Eddie Ray Webb, Felicia Welch, Roland Wellenberger, John A. Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign West, Yvone Lazerick Wheat, Dr. Janette R. White, Jeri R. White, Tederal D. White, Theresa P. Whitfield, Constance Wiley, Ruthie R. Williams, Dr. Bettye Williams, Beverly Williams, Charlie

Williams, Joyce A. Williams, Jr., Louis E. & Ezerene Williams, Louvenia Williams, Nakiea Willis, Linda Williams Wilson, Brenda M. Wilson, Henri Etta Woods, Dora J. Wright, Joe Lee Wright, Otis L. & Gertherene L. Wylie, George A.

Brown, Marie Brown, LTC Sylvester Buie, Leonard Cain, Carolyn Caldwell-Taplin, Stacey Callahan, R. Dean Campbell, Shaheed Carbage, Ronnie Carey, Cindy Carlton, Lew Chandler, Rebecca Chandler, Ruth L. Charles, Otis & Amanda Chesson, Pamela S. CONTRIBUTORS LIST Cogshell, Stephanie R. Under $100 Cohen Metcalf, April D. Cohen, Andrea Abraham, Carmelo J. Coleman, Charles T. Age, Denesha D. Cone, Charles S. & Abbie Akins, Jamelyn A. Cook, Rashaanda Alexander, Bennie S. Cooper, Felicia R. Alexander, Carolyn S. Cox, Vona R. Alexander, David L. Dauphin, Kendal Allen, Saraetta Davis, Helen T. Allen, Jr., Willie J. & Shirley Davis-Hall, Kimberly N. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Deloach, Demetrius Inc. Diallo, Mary B. Anderson, Cynthia Dickinson, LaShonda D. Arnold, Jr., Gilbert B. Digital Dolphin Supplies Austin, Titeanna Dotson, Jimmie P. Bailey, Michael R. & Amanitare Douglas, Barbara A. Z. Dukes, Suzanne G. Bailey-Bell, Doris E. Dunbar, Dr. Tracey Ballard, Reginald Edwards, Yashiva Banks, Thurshala Eichelberger, Janice Barnes, Pamela R. Epperson, Amber Beasley, Rosetta L. Epperson, Ozell M. Belcher, Sylvester Evans, David E. & Peggy J. Bell, Birdie L. Evans, Marian S. Bell, Elbert L. Farris, Bobbie A. Bell, Joe Ann Fleming, Jr., Dr. Maxwell U. Bender, Marrika Fletcher, Kathryn L. Blackwell, Floyd & Jean Floyd, Felicia N. Bland, Brandon Fluker, James & Wanda Bobino, Marilyn Ford, Anne P. Bohannon, Vera Y. Ford, Shontay Bratton, Molly Fox, Kimberly Britt, Jo Ann Franklin, Bridget J. Brown, Alex C. Freeman, Elyssia Brown, Brittini R. Galbert, Irene Brown, Eldridge A. Gardner, Bernard A. & Carol Brown, Sr., James Gardner, Kayla B. Brown, Arthur & Joyce Garmon, Bertram University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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Annual Donors Report June 2016 - July 2017

Garner, Lynnae Gay, Sadie Gibson, Lewis V. Giles, Sonya Gilliam, Demetriss A. Glover, Cathy Glover, Dorcedar Goodwin, Vonysha Grandy, Napoleon & Christine B. Grant, Mack Jewel Grant, Raoul T. & Katrice C. Gray, Floyd & Ernestine Grice, Dr. Cheryl Grice, Courtney D. Griffin, Bobbie A. Hardaway, Verline J. Harding, James Harding, LaToya M. Harper, Lee & Jametta Harris, Bernetta C. Harris, Ida N. Hayes, Patricia Haywood, Jabria Hence, Catherine Henry, Krandon J. Hill, Dorisene W. Hodges, Cleovies & Shirley Hodges, Sarah Hogue, Adjwoa Holliman, Miaya S. Huggins, Doris Hunt, Phillip Hunter, Parnell Hutson, Latasha Id-Deen, Lateefah Ireland, Krishonda T. Jackson Rockwell, Tia M. Jackson, Duane A. James, Jocelyn T. John Kelly Edwards Bible Institute Johnson, Dave C. & Annette R. Johnson, Sr., Gregory A. Johnson, Jennifer L. Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Peggy A. Jones, The late Charles W. Jones, Dr. Christopher M. & Dr. Jerrilyn Jones, Hugh Jones, Jr., Leon Jones, Margaret W.

Jones, Stephanie R. Kelly, Jerricka Kelsey Thomas, Genevia Kennedy, Felicia Kennedy, Dr. Glenda King, Albert J. King, Marcella Kolesar, Cecilia Lacy, Annie B. Laird, LTC Author Lamadrid, Ann K. Lancaster, Jeanne B. Lassiter, Helen Lee, Anthony Legette, Liston Leonard, Doris D. Leveaux, Thelma Lewis, Charvelia Liddell, Eula Lison, Melissa N. Lockett, Bruce & Sonya Luster, Brennon Lutrell, Curtis G. Mallett, Alma Nash Martin, Dr. Brenda A. Massie, Jr., Henry L. Matlock, Calvin Matthews, Tommi Mayfield, Patricia A. McCastle, Thomas O. & Toni McGruder-Thomas, Lynell McHenry, DaJerrian McHenry, Veatrice Meadows, Lee A. Mendenhall, Artis G. & Carol A. MetLife Miller, Cynthia Y. Monk, Beverly R. Moody, Julius Morelon, Yvette L. Murphy, Earnestine

Nash, Tommie H. Nelson, Dwight Nelson, Sr., Willie D. & Sue Newman, Dr. Nathaniel & Norma Nichol, Dr. June M. O'Guinn, Rev. Gerald K. Okwumabua, Chigozi R. Olufemi-Jones, Rehema O'Neal, Clifton L. Owens, Ronald C. Owens, Virgirean Patino, Hugo Pearson, Eva M. Perkins, Margaret Pickett, Geneva Pilot, Queen Ester Pittman, Gwendolyn Poe, Michelle Poe, Willie O. Rayford, Ernest M. Raykou, Dr. Ivan Redus, Carl A. & Trudy Reed, CMSGT Clyde H. & Shirley Reynolds, Marilyn Rhodes-Clark, Bobbie S. Richardson, Rev. Elzie & Annie Richardson, La'Tonya Robbins, Jamie Roberts, Rev. Curley & Jacqueline J. Rodgers, Candace O. Rogers Marks, Mary Rose, Shirley J. Roshell, Imani Ross-Ezell, Camille Rowe, Leah Scott, Earn Scott, Jason P. Seals, Eunita C. Sesame Club

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Shelton, Ashley N. Simmins, Hallie Skipper, Diane L. Smaller, Floyd G. Smith, Aaron Smith, Annie Smith, B. Winford Smith, Barbara J. Smith, Bertha Laverne Smith, Betty J. Smith, LaTisha Smith, Nerissa L. Smith, Reola B. Smith, Scott C. Smith, Thelma L. Smith-Brown, Stephanie L. Spearman, Katie L. Spicer, Janette Stephens, Judy L. Strong, Joshua K. Stubblefield, Havis & Shirley Stuckey, Glenn & Beverly Sykes, Chuki K. Tate, Ronald Taylor, Elonia Y. Taylor, John R. & Thelma N. Taylor, Regina Terry, Gwen Thomas, Tamia Thompkins, Kashonda Thompson, Christie N. Thompson, Rodrequis Thornton, Larry & Toni L. Totten, Ranashia Townsend, Annie Trimble, Shamika Turner, Dorothy P. Turner, LaTarra C. Turner, Laura Union Grove MBC Victorian, Alexis Walker Whiteside, Dannelle F.

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Walker, Carol Surratt Walker, Darnell A. Walker, Pearl Walton, Dionne L. Ward, Dorothy Warren, Jillian S. Washington, Jasmine B. Washington, Wanda J. Webb, Barbara Wehrman, Marie Wesley, James West, Jade White, Diane White, Nivea White, Penny L. Whiteside, Clovis & Arwilda Whitted, Calandra G. Wilkins, Gloria Williams, Andrea R. Williams, Ashley S. Williams, Lakecia Williams, Redona L. Williams, Sharron M. Williams, Sheila L. Williams, Tanyra Williams-Anderson, Tiffany Williamson, Rachel Willis, Janice L. Winn, Mae B. Withers, Myrtle L. Woody, James R. Word, James L. & Shirley A. Wright, Lottie M. Wright, Tonda Yancy, Queen Esther Young, Eloise I. Young, Florida Zenn, Shirley B. Zion Hill Youth Ministry

Annual Donors Report June 2016 - July 2017

THE HICKS-HOLIDAY LEGACY SOCIETY The Hicks Holiday Legacy Society consists of individuals who have made provisions for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff at the time of their death.

The late James Anderson The late Wheirmelda Anderson The late Elmer Bell Mr. Markell Bridges The late Dr. Fredda D. Carrol Dr. & Mrs. Herbert L. Carter The late Mary Cheatham The late R. C. Childress Mr. Larry Cooper Dr. Dorothy Magett Fiddmont Dr. Gladys Turner Finney Dr. Martha A. Flowers The late Dr. E. E. Fuller Mr. & Mrs. Albert Golden The late Dr. Butler & the late Charlie S. Henderson The late Mr. Matthew Henry The late Marether Vernell Herts The late Dr. Charles Hicks The late Mara E. Hicks The late Bobbie E. Hodge The late Dr. & Mrs. O. R. Holiday Mr. Vernon & The late Sylvia Jones Dr. Ernece B. Kelly Dr. Irene Lee Dr. Rose Pace The late Dr. Henry “Jo Jo” Pennymon Ms. Shirley Rolax The late Cornell Scott The late Dr. Samuel J. Shacks The late B. A. Turner Attorney Thomas E. Vaughn Ms. Shirley Williams

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Annual Donors Report June 2016 - July 2017

PRIORITY GIVING The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) relies heavily on unrestricted gifts that provide flexibility in use. Student needs, classroom and laboratory enhancements, extracurricular activities, and expanded learning experiences all require funds to keep pace with the job market and new and innovative career options. The demand for revenue in such areas fluctuate and only unrestricted dollars provide the resources commensurate with the need. Unrestricted giving is among our top three priority areas for fundraising.

Your investment in scholarships help us to recruit some of the brightest minds our nation has to offer. We are able to keep pace with other institutions in recruiting academically advanced students.

Creating a revenue stream for athletics from private dollars has the snowball effect of not only helping student athletes.

It releases monies once used for athletics to be used to fund other critical areas.

Gifts were received July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017.

UNIVERSITIES HIGHEST PRIORITIES

Abedi, Dr. Sharokh Adams, Grace C. Alexander, David L. Ampthor, Blane Awopetu, Dr. Lawrence Barbee, Dewayne C. Barnes, Pamela R. Beasley, Dr. Darryl K. Beasley, Harvey & Valdera V. Blake, Jenise Booker, Calvin E. & Janetta Bracy, Carl E. & Katherine Branch, Dr. Samuel & Johnnie M. Britt, Jo Ann Broiles, Thomas & Janet Bumpers, Michael V. & Tiffany Campbell, Danny B. & Staphea Crabb, Gwen Daniel, Dale M. & Juanda L. Davis, Bessie Medley Droughter, Henry Eggleton, Dr. Michael Epperson, Amber Epperson, Gregory Farmer, Alicia

Ford, Shontay Gay, Sadie German Oliver, Dr. Valandra Giles, Sonya Haynes, Lester & Vera Hildreth, Laura R. Horton, Jr., Lurie & Janice M. Hurt, Burnell & Sarah Hynes, Gerald Johnson, Dave C. & Annette R. Johnson, Dr. Jerrell J. Jones, The late Charles W. Jones, Dr. Christopher M. & Dr. Jerrilyn Jones, Margaret W. Kelley, Marshall King, Albert J. King, Roderick L. Kinlow, Eugene Knowlton, Tracy Long, Marjorie Pricilla Matlock, Lester P. & Joy E. McClusky, Edward L. & Yvonne T. McKinney, Edward P. Meadows, Lee A. Miller, Gary W. & Dorothy J. Nicholas, Lola Olufemi-Jones, Rehema

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Onyilagha, Dr. Joseph Pittman, Lamar T. Preston, Dr. Michael A. Raykou, Dr. Ivan Reed, CMSGT Clyde H. & Shirley Roshell, Latarsha Roulhac, William & Libra Sanders, Jr., Harold & Dora L. Scales-Walker, Dr. Naomi J. Shannon-Gragg, Tenita L. Sharpe, Jesse Shelton, Ashley N. Smith, Kala D. Smith, Rose M. Stedman, George Strong, Joshua K. Taylor, Reginald D. & Margaret W. Terry, Romanetha Torrence, Dr. William A. Townsend, Stanley & Cheryl Turman, Carolyn Turner, LaTarra C. Victorian, Alexis Wallace, Doris Wiley, Georgette Wilkins, Alfred J. Wright, John E. & Lafrances L. Young, Eloise I. GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP

Abraham, Carmelo J. Adams, Grace C. Adams, Lonnie J. Age, Denesha D. Alexander, Bennie S. Allen, Harold B. & Sylvia Allen, Sylvester & Robin L. Anderson, Clyde Anderson, Cynthia Anderson, Elo J. & Linder F. Anderson, Michael W. Anthony, Betty J Hayes Armstrong Bennett, Tarona L. Armstrong, Oscar J. & Audrey A. Avant, Jazlyn T. Ayatey, Shirley A. Ayres, Diane B. Bailey, Michael R. & Amanitare Z. Bailey-Bell, Doris E. Baker, Karen N. Ballard, Reginald Banks, Thurshala

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Pettigrew, James C. & BanksPettigrew, Rosalind Barner, Virginia R. Barnes, Cornelius & Shirley Beasley, Thressia L. Belcher, Sylvester Belton, George Bender, Marrika Biddle, Marlon Biley, Erick R. & Versie Blackshear, Patsy Blakely, Dr. Carolyn Blevins, Harold L. & S. Yvonne Bolton, Phylicia A. Booker, Calvin E. & Janetta Bracy, Carl E. & Katherine Bradley, Gail Holeman Branch, Dwayne E. & Anita G. Branch, Electa Brasfield, Curtis G. Brasfield-Jones, Bonda K. Brewer, Jerilean Broiles, Thomas & Janet Brooks, Dr. Daphne A. Broughton, Helen Brown, Addie P. Brown, Brittini R. Brown, Eldridge A. Brown, Johnnie Lee Brown, Arthur & Joyce Brown, Marie Brown, Jr., O. D. & Teresa Brown, The late Perry W. Brown, Dr. Roosevelt & Dr. Irma H. Brown, Ruby J. Brown, Timothy E. Brown, Vincent R. Callaway-Smith, Dana Campbell, Danny B. & Staphea Canada, Anthony G. Carlton, Lew Carr, Jr., Dr. Richard P. & Valerie Chapman Brown, Dorothy Charles, Otis & Amanda Clark, Freddie Clark, Jr., John M. & Pearl R. Clemmons, Nakia S. Clemmons, Jr., William H. & Delia M. Cloird, Alecia N. Colen, Raymond & Orene Collins, Dr. Gretchen Collins, Larry K. Cone, Charles S. & Abbie Cooper, Larry B. Corbin, Sr., Curtis Lee & Roberta

Annual Donors Report June 2016 - July 2017

Priority Giving - General Scholarship

Cox, Vona R. Crivens, Ulanda J. Currie, Juanita Y. Curry, Ruby E. Y. Daniels, Mable L. Davis, Audrey & Flossie Davis, Gregory V. & Linda Davis, Jimmy N. Davis, Leslie L. Delphin, Richard V. Dendy, Patricia A. Denton, Zelma Dickerson, Esther I. Dixon, Lenora S. Donaldson, Ivory & Maplean Doster, Martha M. Dotson, Jimmie P. Duncan, Narvell W. Durham, Harry & Cornelia Easter, Jr., Fred Easter, Gladys M. Epperson, Ozell M. Eubanks, Henry R. Evans, David E. & Peggy J. Evans, Sheila Ewing, Freda W. Farris, Bobbie A. Ferguson, Theartis First Baptist Church Fisher, Patrice Fitzhugh Family Trust Flowers, Melva M. Flowers, Siony Fluker, James & Wanda Ford, Brandon K. Foster, Dr. Henry W. Fowler, Bettye J. Fox, Kimberly Freeman, Elyssia Freeman, Ruby W. Fuller, Marie W. Garmon, Bertram Garner, Jr., John O. & Olivia D. Garner, Lynnae Gates Jarmon, Rita R. Gibson, LTC (Ret) Grover L. & Willie M. Gibson, Lewis V. Gilleland, Dr. Diane S. Gilmore, Dr. John T. & Curley Jean Gilmore, La Von

Glover, Cathy Goodwin, Vonysha Gray, Lula Green, Lillian Grice, Dr. Cheryl Grice, Courtney D. Grice, Ronnie D. Griggs, Mildred Barnes Hairston, Rubie J. Haliburton, William Walter Hall Spharler, Kimberly Hall, Arthur L. & Dr. Margaret J. Hamiter, Theo A. & Jeanetta B. Hardaway, Verline J. Harding, LaToya M. Harper, Lee & Jametta Harris Waddell, Frances Harris, II, Elijah Harris, Gertrude C. Harris, Hosea R. Harris, III, Robert & Christine Harrison, Dr. Bertha Neal Harvey, Sherwin L. & Donna W. Hatch, Clarence W. Hawkins, Doris W. Hayes, Patricia Heard, Angela D. Hence, Catherine Hendrix, LaDonna K. Hendrix, Ossie Henry, Krandon J. Henry, The late Matthew R. Higgins, Columbus L. Hill, Jr., Rev. Dewitt Hill, Dorisene W. Hodges, Sarah Hogue, Adjwoa Hopson, Edna H. Howard, Jr., Dexter R. Howard, Patricia Hudgins, Willie & Catherine M. Huggins, Doris Humphrey, Florentine W. Humphrey, James O. & Ollie R. Hunt Law Firm Ingram, Belinda F. Ireland, Krishonda T. Jackson Rockwell, Tia M. Jackson, Reginald L. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

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Jacob, John O. & Shirley A. Jamerson, LTC Solomon J. & Page, Helen H. Jeffers, Jr., Mylas C. & Mary S. Jefferson, Regina T. Jenkins, Danny Jenson, Shirley R. Johnson, Chrystal D. Johnson, Sr., Gregory A. Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Jr., Andrew & Mae Clark Johnson, Peggy A. Johnson, Rashunda K. Jones, Dr. Carolyn F. Jones, Hugh Jones, Otis & LaDonna L. Jones, IV, Lorenzo R. Jones, Melvin V. Jones, Rose M. Jones-Wilson, Dr. Faustine C. Jordan, Vervely Kazi, Dr. Abul B. Kelley, Dr. Manuel Kelly, Johnny Kelly, Shirley Kendall Kelsey Thomas, Genevia Kinchen, Corless Knox, Antonio & Paularie N. Kosmitis, Dr. Kim Lacefield, Aretha D. Lacey, Dr. J. J. Lacey, The late Dr. Marian G. Lacy, Annie B. Laird, LTC Author Lancaster, Jeanne B. Landers, Jonail Lawson-Gant, Verebenia Legette, Liston Lison, Melissa N. Lofton, Clara A. Long, Clovis W. Lovell, Deloris Lowe, Troy Luckett, Kellye Lutrell, Curtis G. Martin, Lavoris Martin, James E. & Paulette H. Massey, Rev. Leon R. & Deloris J. Massie, Jr., Henry L. Matthews, Joy N. Annual Donors Report June 2016 - July 2017

Mattin, Karen M. Mazique, Barbara McBeth, James M. & Andrea McCastle, Thomas O. & Toni McClusky, Edward L. & Yvonne T. McCollum, Charles E. McDonald, Johnnie McHenry, DaJerrian McHenry, Veatrice McIntosh, Jean H. McKenzie, Kraven McKinney, Edward P. McLaughlin, McArthur McNeal, Jr., Fredrick D. Meadows, Lucille Merkson, Malvin Middleton, John W. & Earlene Miller, Cynthia Y. Miller, Gary W. & Dorothy J. Minor, Daniel D. Morris, Dr. Bishawn Morris, Floyd E. Mosler, Matthew T. & Camille Mosley, Jr., Franklin P. Moyer, Theon R. Muldrew, Eddie Hamilton Nash, Tommie H. Neal, Dr. Edna Nelson, Dwight Nelson, Israel & Geraldine G. Nelson, Sr., Willie D. & Sue Nesby, Georganna Newborn, Charles M. & Barbara Newhouse, Doran A. & Jennifer Newman, Dr. Nathaniel & Norma Nicholas, Lola O'Guinn, Rev. Gerald K. Okiror, Dr. Shadrach O. & Dr. Linda L. Okwumabua, Chigozi R. Orr, The late Herman Orr, Saundra M. Osterloh, Henry J. Owens, Jr., Ralph & Brickett D. Owens, Ronald C. Page, Mervin L. Paige, Queen E. Paradise, Raymond

Paskel, Steven Penix, Dr. Levenis & Dorothy J. Penn, Dr. John I. Perkins, Margaret Pierce, Jr., Dr. Raymond O. & Geraldine B. Pilot, Queen Ester Poe, Michelle Poindexter, Carnis L. Ramey-Moore, Mable L. Randolph, Maxine M. Raynor, Jermane R. Richard, Larry Richard, Patricia Richardson, Edward C. & Brenda R. Richardson, Joyce M. Riley, Yulanda Robbins, Jamie Roberts, Rev. Curley & Jacqueline J. Roberts, John H. Robins, Ruthie B. Robinson, Edward & Lavada Robinson, Elliott C. & Kimberly A. Roby-Ingram, Shelley Rodgers, Candace O. Rose, Shirley J. Roshell, Alicia Roshell, Jr., Andrew & Edna Roshell, Latarsha Ross, Ketra Ruth, Mitzi S. Sanders, Carol Savage, Dontae R. Scales-Walker, Dr. Naomi J. Scott, Jason P. Scott, Joyce L. Scott, Priscilla Seamon, Dr. Fred Sharpe, Jesse Shepherd, Jr., John H. & RaineShepherd, Michelle A. Sherrod, Eddie C. Simmins, Hallie Simpson, Delouris Simpson, Jr., Earnest Sisk, Wyvonne Skipper, Diane L. Slack, John A. Smaller, Floyd G. Smith, B. Winford Smith, Betty J. Smith, Bobby R. & Rosemary J. Smith, Denika Smith, Joe C. & Mary S. Smith, Katie Council Smith, LaTisha

Smith, Rose M. Smith, Scott C. Smith, Thelma L. Smith, Tracy L. Solomon, Rev. L.K. & Vera Spearman, Katie L. Spicer, Janette Spicer, Vincent B. Starks, Waymon T. State Farm Insurance Company State Golden Circle Stedman, George Stephens, Dr. Avery W. Stevenson, Jean C. Stewart, Alvin L. & Margaret A. Stewart, Dr. Andrea Stewart, Debra R. Stokes, Willie B. Strickland, Courtney Stubblefield, Havis & Shirley Sweat, Bobbye J. Swift, Roger & Brown-Swift, Johnnie R. Taylor, Elonia Y. Taylor, Raymond C. Taylor, Regina Taylor, Sr., Dr. Theman Templeton, George H. & Charlene R. Terrell, Dr. Jethro Terry, Christopher R. & Arnett-Terry, Ulanda The Risonian Club Thomas, Aaron Thomas, Dr. Godfrey J. Thomas, Rufus & Johnnie M. Thompkins, Kashonda Thompson-Bowens, Dr. Carla J. Tolbert, Jr., Earl Totten, Ranashia Totten, Roger & Willette Townsend, Annie Townsend, Stanley & Cheryl Turner, Dorothy P. Turner, Laura United Way of Greater Milwaukee Vander, Jacquelyn Wade, Arthur E. & Shirley R. Walker Whiteside, Dannelle F. Walker, Earnest L. & Adelaide Walker, Carol Surratt Walker, Edward & Atty.

Danyelle Walker, Pearl Ward, Charles L. & Mary O. Warren, Jillian S. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Washington, Adolph Watkins, Dr. Willard & Ira B. Wellenberger, John A. Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Wheat, Dr. Janette R. White, Jeri R. White, Penny L. Whitfield, Constance Whitfield, Sherman A. & Taylor-Whitfield, Paula Williams, Betty H. Williams, Beverly Williams, Brian T. Williams, Claudia D. Williams, Cora H. Williams, Don H. Williams, Louvenia Williams, Tanyra Williams, Herbert D. & Virginia Willis, Janice L. Winn, Mae B. Withers, Myrtle L. Wright, Joe Lee Wright, Lottie M. Wright, Otis L. & Gertherene L. Wylie, Sherrie Yon, Kimberly A. Zeigler, Charles E. & Gwendolyn S. Zeigler, Rosalyn Zenn, Shirley B. TORII HUNTER BASEBALL & SOFTBALL COMPLEX

HEISMAN

$25,000 + Fifty for the Future Waldrip, Mark and Angela MVP

$5,000 - $9,999 Alexander, Dr. Laurence B. & Veronica Booker, Calvin E. & Janetta Bracy, Carl E. & Katherine Brown Funeral Home Davis, Dr. William R. May, J. Thomas & Kathryn McDonald's Pighee, Timothy & Veronica The Design Group UAPB Letter "A" Club TOUCHDOWN

$2,500 - $4,999 Arkansas Career Education/ Adult Education Division ARORA Bostic, Jeffrey L. First Assembly of God - Pine Bluff Gateway Alumni Association UAPB Mays, Byrd & Associates, P.A. St. Mark Baptist Church Swift, Roger & Brown-Swift, Johnnie R. FIELD GOAL

Campbell, Dr. James A. & Washington, Dr. Erma Jones, The late Murphy & Sissy Jones, III, William & Sharri FOOTBALL INVESTMENT & SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Football Investment & Scholarship Fund is established to build a scholarship fund benefitting football student-athletes. It will allow the Golden Lions football team to compete on a level playing field with their rival teams. We applaud the following individuals, alumni chapters and organizations who gave.

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$1,000 - $2,499 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Omega Omega Alumni Chapter - Memphis Alumni Chapter - Southeast Arkansas Arkansas Association of Correctional Employees Trust Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation Baxter, Bunia S. Beasley, Dr. Darryl K. Black, Lloyd Blakely, Dr. Carolyn Fuller, The late Dr. Harold D. & Blood-Fuller, Annie L. Bolton, Hannibal & Verlee P. Branch, Dr. Lonzell A. & Letha M.

Annual Donors Report June 2016 - July 2017

Priority Giving - Football Investment Scholarship

Bridges, Markell Brown, Jr., O. D. & Teresa Burton, Mingo & Gloria S. Chunn, Barbara J. Coleman, Monte Crumbly, J. B. & Johnetta W. Damascus Baptist Church Davis, Jr., Dr. Lawrence A. Dixon, Lenora S. Drake, Ted N. Fiddmont, Dr. Dorothy Magett Fields, Carson Ford, Oscar J. & Faye M. Fox, III, Jimmy S. Gaines, Wilbert Gardner, Ken & Elaine Greer, Larry J. & Carolyn F. Hale, Dr. Joseph & Doris Hall, Arthur L. & Dr. Margaret J. Hardy, Jr., Lonza Hathorn, Dr. Connie Haynes, Frank L. Hood, Barbara Hunter, Atty. Jerry M. Johnson, Dr. Calvin & Verbie Johnson, Amos & Shirley Jones, Otis & LaDonna L. Kelley, John Wesley & Clementine Kelley, Dr. Samuel Lee, Anthony D. & Beverly A. Lott, Robert H. & Rose A. Mason, Jr., Jesse & Reede Jones, M.D., Gail McCall, Lucille McCall, Jr., Dr. Tomie McCray, Parnell & Dr. Jacquelyn Murphy, Kevin Newborn, Col. (Ret) Jesse P. & Dr. Patsy J. Nicholson, Jr., Eddie Oswell, Dr. Yvette Randle Owens, Gary O. & Opal K. Paige, Willie Pap Enterprises, Inc. Parks, Carlon Pettus Office Products Raynor, Dariest "Doc" & Minerva A. Roshell, Jr., Andrew & Edna

Ross, Burks & Stephanie Sanders, Clinton & Bobbie Simpson, Jr., Earnest South Arkansas Business Solutions, Inc. Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Co. Stuckey, Everett Tau Sigma Alumni Foundation, Inc. Taylor, Elton & Virginia Todd, Keita S. Trotter Foundation, Inc. UAPB Alumni Class of 1966 UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association Walker, Calvin Wallace, Doris Washington, Paulette R. Washington, Mayor Shirley Williams, Don H. Williams, Shirley M. PASS

$500 - $999 Anderson, Rugenal R. AR Rollin Lions Outreach, Inc. Arnett-Thomas, Sammia C. Arrington, Dr. Alfred Bates, Dr. Michael J. Bell, Dr. James & Dr. Josephine Bennett, Elbert Bosley, Col. (Ret) James M. Broughton, Dr. Stephen A. & Cheryl Bunch, Theodis & Gwendolyn Clay, Levarn Corrothers, Jerry & Billie Dancy, Dr. Elon T. Davis, Atty. Ronald L. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dendy, Emily S. Dendy, Patricia A. Epperson, Gregory Freeman, Glenn T. & Barbra F. Gaines, Hershel D. Gardner, Milton R. Gilleland, Dr. Diane S. Gilmore, Dr. John T. & Curley Jean

Goldman, Earl Greene, Tommy L. Griggs, Mildred Barnes Hall, Juliet M. Hamiter, Theo A. & Jeanetta B. Henry, The late Matthew R. Hersey, Glenn E. Hutson, Willie J. & Edna M. Jamerson, LTC Solomon J. & Page, Helen H. Jeffers, Jr., Mylas C. & Mary S. Jones, Berlin C. Jones, Bertha C. Jones, James O. London, Elmer L. Luster-Johnson, Felicia R. Martin, James E. & Paulette H. Matlock, Lester P. & Joy E. May, Jared L. & Patricia Branch McKissic, Atty. Gene Mosler, Matthew T. & Camille Okiror, Dr. Shadrach O. & Dr. Linda L. Pendleton, Sr., J. Aundre Pernell, Dr. Dorothy A. Sanders, Patrick W. Savage, Dontae R. Seals, Odell & Jacquelyn Simmons, Dr. Michael E. & Catherine S. Staples, Samuel & Zelma Todd, Col. (Ret) Nathaniel Trammell, Jr., Clincy & Theodora Turman, Carolyn Turner, Ardelia Kay Turner, O. J. & Earsline Walter, Roy L. Watley, Dr. Ryan L. Kilbert, Nate & Alyse Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church White, Rosemary Wilder, Bill Wilkes, Janice Wright, Rev. Harlis & Dr. Bettye Young, Johnnie L. Young, Myrtle TACKLE

$125 - $499

Alumni Chapter - Hot Springs Atkins, Elmer Banks, Jr., Roland Bankston, Larry & Janis Bell, Jerry L. & Berta Bell, Atty. Kandice Bellingrath, III, F. M. Benford, Monique Benjamin, Dr. Mary E. Bennett, Michael Bowers, Bennie F. & Velois H. Branscomb, Carolyn J. Brown, Milton Brown, Timothy E. Buckner, Dr. Edmund R. & Dr. Anissa Campbell, Danny B. & Staphea Carr, Jr., Dr. Robert Z. & Angela Coggins, James K. & Tina A. Collins, Clarence Conley, Rita D. Crane, Makeda Davis, Audrey & Flossie Davis, Gregory V. & Linda Dorsey, II, Frank D. Durham, Harry & Cornelia Eason, Dorothy M. Edwards, Gracie Frazier Edwards, Johnny Fontenette, Edward Ford, Earnest Ford, Tamera Foster, Dr. Henry W. Gant, Faye E. Gatson, Otis & Margaret S. Gibson, Rev. Marcus J. Harris, II, Elijah Hendrix, LaDonna K. Henry, Angelisa Henry, Rev. Lavara & Brenda J. Henry, Deshunda Herts, Dr. George Hill, Duane Jackson, Karen M. James, Marshall E. Jasper, Lucille Johnson, Judge (Ret) Charles V. & Lazelle L. Jones, Earl Jay Jones, IV, Lorenzo R. & Jacquelyn

Jones, Robert E. Kuykendall, Jr., John A. Larry, Tanya T. Liddell, Mary Lochmann, Dr. Steve & Dr. Rebecca Martin, Travis & Atty. Carla M. Mays, Steven B. McBeth, James M. & Andrea McRae, J. C. & Kay F. Morris, Floyd E. Murchison, Doris A. New Fordyce Club Nicholson, Claude Noel, Clyde E. Paige, Queen E. PJ's Enterprises, Inc. Poindexter, Carnis L. Pugh, Frances Bellingrath Reed, U. S. Richardson, George W. Robinson, James R. & Willistine Robinson, Willie Rose, Dr. Alice Solomon, Rev. L.K. & Vera Strickland, Courtney N. Taylor, Reginald D. & Margaret W. Terrell, Dr. Jethro Thomas, Dr. Godfrey John Thompson, Robert J. & Carolyn Tolerson, Robert & Dorothy J. Totten, Roger & Willette Trotter, Vernon L. Tucker, Gary & Easter Holly Vaughan, Joyce A. Wangila, Dr. Grant Welch, Roland Wiley, Georgette Williams, Brian T. Yarbrough, Delano Zeigler, Rosalyn CONTRIBUTORS

Under $125 Abedi, Dr. Sharokh Alexander, Carolyn S. Alford, Myra Alumni Chapter - Lonoke County Anderson, Byron Anderson, Glenn & Clarice G. Banks, Willie J. Beasley, Rosetta L. Bell, Adena M. Bell, Birdie L. Bell, Joe Ann

Belton, George Blackwell, Floyd & Jean Blevins, Harold L. & S. Yvonne Breath of Life Church Brentley, Dr. Mary Briggs BBQ, Cooking & Catering Briggs, Clinton Brown, Alex C. Brown, E. Louisa Brown, Marie Brown, Rosemary H. Brown, LTC Sylvester Buie, Leonard Butler, Dorothy Caldwell-Taplin, Stacey Calhoun, LozAnne H. Carbage, Ronnie Carr, Jr., Dr. Richard P. & Valerie Carter, Jr., Dr. Robert O. & Lola M. Carter, Violet T. Cason, Jackey Chapman Brown, Dorothy Clemmons, Jessie M. Cogshell, Stephanie R. Colen, Jr., Dr. Charles R. & Tonya C. Collins, Kenneth & Mattie B. Collins-Wylie, Felecia A. Cooper, Adrienne T. Cotledge, Quranner & Beverly Craft, Curtis B. D & Y Howard Transport, LLC Davis, Bessie Medley Davis, Helen T. Davis, Katina D. Davis, Sadie Davis, Sarah A. Dean, Eulah H. Deloach, Demetrius Dillard, John & Bettye Dukes, Suzanne G. Evans, Kimberly Featherstone, David Fleming, Jr., Dr. Maxwell U. Fletcher, Kathryn L. Flowers, Melva M. Franklin, Bridget J. Frederick, Mark Freeman, Kameshia L. Fulce, Jay H. Gardner, Kayla B. George, Timothy & Brenda Wynne Gilliam, Demetriss A. Grant, Raoul T. & Katrice C. Grant, Ulysses S. Gray, Kenneth L. & Brenda K. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Gray, Lula Hall, Tammie E. Handcock, Shelley Hardin, Dr. Willie Harkless, Charles Harris Waddell, Frances Harris, Bernetta C. Hatley, Larry O. & Rosetta B. Hawkins Holt, Yaminah A. Hawkins, Doris W. Hawkins, Twane Hendricks, Oda Mae Hodges, Cleovies & Shirley Holcomb, Lloyd A. & Irene W. Holliman, Miaya S. Holmes, Jr., Arthur Hood, Janice L. Howell, Lillie Hubbard, Yerlander Hudson, Eric Humes, Gysamuell D. Humphrey, James O. & Ollie R. Hunt, Phillip Hutchins, Tavare S. Jemerson, Johnny C. John Kelly Edwards Bible Institute Johnson, Jennifer L. Johnson, Rubye Jones, Brenda Jones, Mary M. Jones, Phyllis A. Jones, Dr. Shawndra D. Jones, Stephanie R. Jones-Wilson, Dr. Faustine C. Jynes, Lillian Kennedy, Felicia Kinchen, Jr., Ezekiel King, Ollie M. Kolen-Ellis, Eddie M. Kosmitis, Dr. Kim Kuykendall, III, Dr. John A. Lassiter, Helen Long, Dorothy J. Lott, Henry C. Lovell, Jason P. Luster, Brennon Martin, Dr. Brenda A. Mason, Michael Matthews, Joy N. Mattin, Karen M. May, Floyd & Ernestine McClary Merritt Trucking Co. McDonald, Johnnie McKinney, Edward P. Merritt, Haven Miller, George Mitchell, Brent S. Morelon, Yvette L. Neal, Dr. Edna

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Nelson, LTC Annie M. Nichol, Dr. June M. Nivens, Damon Ogeto, Tawana Walker Osterloh, Henry J. Owasoyo, Dr. Joseph & Philomena Parker, Tracy L. Phillips, Mildred S. Phillips, Rachelle D. Pittman, Gwendolyn Powell, Sherry L. Ramey-Moore, Mable L. Rayford, Ernest M. Rhea, Elisha S. Richard, Larry Robins, Ruthie B. Robinson-Terry, Benita L. Rogers, June N. Ross, Donna F. Ruth, Mitzi S. Saine, Keith Salley, Dr. Roy T. Scott, Don L. Seamon, Dr. Fred Smith, Reola B. Snowden, Mary C. Spriggs, Wesley Stovall, Sammie Stribling, Xavier B. Stuckey, Deborah S. Stuckey, Glenn & Beverly Swain, Jr., Augustus Taylor, Carolyn J. Terry, Gwen Terry, Michael Thomas, Calvin L. Tolbert, Jr., Earl Townsend, Stanley & Cheryl Trice, Jennifer L. Turner Finney, Dr. Gladys Walker, Tyree Washington, Jasmine B. West, Yvone Lazerick White, Diane White, Penny L. White, Tederal D. White, Theresa P. Whitfield, Constance Williams, Daniel L. & Rita A. Williams, Nakiea Williams, Sheila L. Williams-Anderson, Tiffany Willis, Linda Williams Wilson, Henri Etta Wylie, George A. Zion Hill Youth Ministry

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CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM The University continues to be grateful for the support of its corporate partners. The companies and corporate foundations listed on this page are those that have provided contributions to the University and its Foundation through their matching gift program. The University urges its alumni and friends to investigate the matching gift program that may be offered through their companies.

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. The impact of your gift to UAPB may be doubled or possibly tripled!

Some companies even match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. To learn more about your employers matching gift program, please contact your Human resources department or check your company's website.

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CORPORATE MATCHING GIFT PARTICIPANTS 3M Foundation Abbott Acxiom Corporation Alcoa Foundation Apple Matching Gifts Program AT&T BNSF Foundation Boeing Company Caterpillar Foundation Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Clearwater Paper The Coca-Cola Company Edison International Entergy Corporation Exxon Mobil Foundation Ford Matching Gift Program Freddie Mac Foundation Genentech General Electric GM Corporation Honeywell International IBM Corporation International Paper

Johnson & Johnson Company Kellwood Foundation KPMG Foundation Lockheed Martin Merck Company Foundation Mondelez International Foundation Network for Good Pfizer Foundation Proctor & Gamble Regions Roche Pharmaceuticals Rockwell Automation Sallie Mae Foundation Schering-Plough Foundation Sempra Entergy Silicon Valley Community Foundation State Farm Company Foundation Union Pacific Corporation UPS Foundation, Inc. USG Foundation, Inc. Verizon Wireless Wellpoint, Inc. Whirlpool Foundation

30TH ANNUAL CHANCELLORS BENEFIT FOR THE ARTS SPONSORS RENAISSANCE

INGÉNUE

FBT Bank & Mortgage Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Co.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. BlueCross BlueShield Evergreen Packaging Thomas Groceries & Gifts Store

ICONOCLAST

Dr. Laurence B. & Veronica Alexander JRMC Simmons Bank MASTER

Flowers Medical Clinic Henri & Dr. Hazel Linton Relyance Bank Sissy’s Log Cabin

APPRENTICE

Calvin & Janetta Booker Thomas & Janet Broiles Everlyn Bryant Danny & Staphea Campbell CDI Contractors, LLC. Curtis & Bonita Corbin Drs. Anthony & Paula Fletcher Curtis Flowers Family Nate & Alyse Kilbert T.W. Pelton & Co.

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CONTRIBUTORS

Richard & Valerie Carr Zelma Denton Ted Drake James & Charlene Gaines Lula Gray Ava Jackson Johnnie B. McDonald Attys. Kirby & Rosalind Mouser Sheffield & Mary Lynn Nelson Eddie Nicholson, Jr. Clifton O’Neal Helen Page Dr. Fred Seamon Johnny Shepard Robert Tolerson

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Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander with the 2016 Chancellor’s Benefit for the Arts honorees (L to R): Chancellor Emeritus, Dr. Calvin Johnson, Sr., UAPB Board of Visitor and Retired Educator, Mattie Collins and Chuck Morgan, president and CEO of Relyance Bank N.A., Jefferson Bancshares Inc.

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