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JULY 1, 2017-JUNE 30, 2018
2017-2018
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, 2017, and June 30, 2018. Gifts received after June 30, 2018, 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 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff development@uapb.edu 870-575-8701
This book is in tribute to the late
EDUCATOR | PHILANTHROPIST | CHURCH LEADER
I have now been here at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) for five years, and I am still amazed at the genuine support and love for our institution shown by our constituents – alumni, faculty, staff, and community supporters. Every year during this “Golden Time of Year,” I look forward to seeing a multitude of individuals like you who strongly and continuously make a significant and positive impact on students attending UAPB. Each year, hundreds of students enter the university with anticipation of receiving a quality education. And each year faculty, staff and administrators begin the school year anticipating the opportunity to assist in educating some of the brightest minds in our society. Everyone––students, faculty, staff, and administrators––expect to be equipped with the resources needed to be successful in each respective role. You are the key to the successes we experience. Some of our achievements are a product of a 5-year strategic plan introduced in 2015, and that plan continues to drive us in pursuit of student success, growth of a robust research agenda, and an even deeper connection to the city of Pine Bluff through campus improvement. Your gifts have already helped us fuel our student success programs, offering scholarship assistance to students across the university. You help us bring in some of the highest achieving students and help us keep those who are struggling financially or academically. In addition, you have assisted us strengthen our deep connection to the city of Pine Bluff, with campus expansion and growth that have benefitted not only the UAPB community, but the city at large. Student success, faculty excellence, research impact, campus expansion are all part of us achieving the GOLD standard. We want to build on our record of success and further heighten our trajectory, and we need family like you to help us do it. We extend our heartfelt appreciation in helping make the difference. Here’s to making a strong and lasting difference through continued financial and volunteer support of our students and university!
Laurence B. Alexander, J.D., Ph.D. Chancellor
Your investment in our students has reaped big returns! Scholarships, experiential learning experiences, extracurricular activities, and improved learning environments were all made possible by the resources you gave to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. We thank you for your generosity! Within the pages of this report, we have given you a glimpse of the impact you have made on our students; however, our pages are too finite to report the complete immediate benefit and long-term effect you have made. We hope you are pleased and proud to know that you are making a positive difference that will snowball into even more investments in our students—many students who were helped by your generosity have vowed to give back so that they in turn may help others. We have made significant progress because of you, and for this we are grateful.
Margaret Martin-Hall, Ed.D.
Director, Office of Development and Title III Program Administration
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF
7 ANNUAL DONORS REPORT: JULY 1, 2017 - JUNE 30, 2018
UAPB FOUNDATION FUND BOARD JULY 1, 2017 TO JUNE 30, 2018 Dr. Laurence B. Alexander, Chancellor, Ex-Officio Calvin Booker, Chairman, Waste Management, Atlanta, GA voting members Calvin Booker Waste Management Dr. Carolyn Blakely Retired, UAPB Carl Bracy Retired, State Farm Insurance Christopher Bradley Verizon Felecia Collins-Wylie Sam’s Club Donna Lori Dunnings Cook County Illinois Bureau of Finance Dr. Martha Flowers Flowers Medical Clinic Dr. Diane S. Gilleland Former Executive Director of Arkansas Department of Higher Education Lester Matlock Matlock & Associates Dr. Mamie Parker U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rick Pierce Simmons First National Bank
Maquitta Snelling Bank of America Bishop Chester Thompson, Jr. Pastor, Zion Hill Baptist Church Clincy Trammell, Jr. Trammell’s Beauty & Barber Supplies, Inc. Attorney Thomas E. Vaughn Chapter 13 Trustee UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVES/ NON-VOTING MEMBERS Thomas Broiles Institutional Advancement, UAPB Staphea S. Campbell Executive Director, UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association Shirley Cherry Director of Career Services, UAPB Lonza Hardy Athletic Director, UAPB John Kuykendall, Jr. Office of Alumni Affairs, UAPB Shawn Linton Employee Representative, UAPB
Carl A. Redus, Jr. Alumnus
Dr. Margaret Martin-Hall Director, Office of Development Title III Program Administration, UAPB
Patrick Sanders Acxiom Corporation
U.S. Reed Institutional Advancement, UAPB
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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.
Tamia Thomas Animal Science Pine Bluff, AR Senior
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ANNUAL GIVING DRIVE Annual contributions for the period July 1, 2017–June 30, 2018, totaled $3,901,102.
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:
2009-2010 $140,000
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 $ (including pending matching funds). We applaud the following individuals, alumni chapters and organizations who gave to Lifeline July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018: 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.
2012-2013 $395,189
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. 2015-2016 $1,072,198
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Lifeline Endowment Fund Annual Balance
2010-2011 $215,000
2013-2014 $853,621
2016-2017 $1,082,188
2011-2012 $311,000
2014-2015 $873,621
2017-2018 $1,118,976
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1999-2000 2000-2001 $135,00
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$175,000
2001-2002 $208,000
2002-2003 $238,00
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
$548,900
$584,000
$639,000
$833,358
Dorothy Magett Fiddmont New Millennium Leaders Annual Balance
2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
$1,090,000
$1,102,055
$1,218,261
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.
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 well-informed.
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,
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
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2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
$836,616
$840,426
$844,247
$925,948
2016-2017
2015-2016
2014-2015
$1,306,083
$1,298,412
$1,258,316
and negative publicity. The Fiddmont Leaders Initiative remains 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). As of June 30, 2018, the fund had grown to $1,518,158.
The following individuals made gifts July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018: Bosley, Col. (Ret) James M. Grayson, Dr. Barbara A. Davis-Barnes, Dr. Ceola Fiddmont, Dr. Dorothy Magett Hall, Arthur & Dr. Margaret J. Bailey-Jefferson, Dr. Marilyn Crumbly, J. B. & Johnetta W. Worsham, Katie S. McIntosh, Jean H.
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
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YOUR GENEROSITY IN ACTION In 2017 – 2018, your financial investment in our students assisted with the cost of attending college and the quality of education they received:
• Over $670,000 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 (e.g. band, choir, athletics) 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:
“Thank you so much for allowing me to be a recipient of this scholarship. I recently did an internship where I shadowed a loan officer. I was able to pull credit accounts, check balances, and offer credit counseling. When the internship was over, I was offered a job to work after graduation, training to be a loan officer. It’s rewarding to know that I made customers happy and satisfied with their finances.” -Jalen, ‘21
“After I graduate, I will apply for medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. The Southeast Arkansas Delta area has sparse representation regarding medical students, and a shortage of physicians (mainly specialists). Many residents suffer from chronic illness. I would like to aid in eradicating these issues through pursuing a career in medicine and eventually practicing in the region. I give thanks for your generous contribution as it will aid me in continuing my educational pursuits.” -Elizabeth, ‘21
“The last two fall semesters, I have been honored for my GPA. I am keeping up my grades for the school year, and with this scholarship I will be able to do the same this fall. Coming from a single parent home and being the youngest of four children has been difficult journey for me and my family. I have pressed through all our adversities and believe God has a greater plan for my life. My mother has been challenged with numerous health issues and is taking care of my mentally ill brother. We remain prayerful daily for their complete healing, so this scholarship will lift some of the burdens on my family.” -Chastane, ‘20
“You have lightened my financial burden which allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school, learning. Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me. Again, thank you.” -Malachi, ‘19
“Thank you for the financial assistance that you have provided to me to aid in paying off my tuition. I will give back to my university any way I can and especially by sending students to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Because of your assistance, I am even more determined to graduate and become a productive alumnus of this great university.” -Derrick, ‘21
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“I am quite excited about continuing my college education and working towards my career goals. This scholarship will assist me with getting the necessary books and supplies needed for my classes. I intend to work extremely hard and take full advantage of all opportunities that come my way.” -Kevaris, ‘22
“Upon graduation, I plan to continue my education and pass my Certified Public Accountant exam and eventually own an accounting firm, so that I can give back to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. I would like to thank you for this generous financial assistance and I deeply appreciate it.” -James, ‘20
“Receiving this financial contribution has enabled me to concentrate on what is important for my education. Your act of 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 that one day I will be able to help other students achieve their goal just as you have helped me.” -Tanisha, ‘19
“Receiving this financial contribution has enabled me to concentrate on what is important for my education. Your act of 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 that one day I will be able to help other students achieve their goal just as you have helped me. ” -Tanisha, ‘19
“Thank you for providing me with a scholarship to help with my college expenses. Without your generous contributions towards my education, I would not be able to purchase books and other essentials for success as I pursue my degree. After spending my high school years attending the STEM Saturday program offered at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, I knew that this university had everything I needed in order to develop my skills in coding. With your financial support, my dreams can come true.” -Darryl, ‘22
“This scholarship has been nothing short of a blessing for me because it will allowed me to truly be able to focus more on my education and be a little less stressed about having to work every shift to cover the remaining balance that I have. I am very appreciative of this blessing and can assure you that I will put forth my very best efforts to achieve my goals and my degree.” -Lauren, ‘20
“I chose to attend the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff because of its great history. Upon graduation, I plan on seeking employment in a school district teaching secondary school music and possibly apply for a graduates program to further my studies. I am indebted to your generosity. I will remember to give back to my alma mater as you have set the example. Again, thanks for your assistance.” -Tyler, 22
“I would like to thank you for this financial assistance. It was rough growing up in East Saint Louis because I lived in a crime filled neighborhood. I managed to avoid all the negative things around me and focus on succeeding in life. I worked hard and studied day and night to get a high score on my ACT, because I knew the ACT score would open the doors for scholarships and financial assistance during my quest in higher education. I took the exam with pride, graduated and received a composite score of 24. I am proud to be my mother’s first child to go to college.” -Cortez, ‘22
“This scholarship enriches the lives of the students because it eases the burden of tuition and other unpredicted financial burdens. This life changing scholarship is important to me because I am a twin. Receiving this scholarship will help alleviate the stress from my mother putting her children through school to receive a higher education.” -Mia, ‘22
“I chose to attend the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff because it felt like a home away from home. From the moment I set foot on campus, I could tell that I was in an environment that would take care of me and nurture me while preparing me for life after college. Thank you for your contribution and investment in my future. This will give my family and me peace of mind as we approach the next school year.” -Jaeden, ’20
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LIONS Program provides catalyst for student success submitted by Dr. Linda Okiror Vice Chancellor, Enrollment Management & Student Success
The Learning Institute and Opportunities for New Students (LIONS) Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is a summer residential academic enrichment program that assists new freshmen admitted to UAPB in making a successful transition from high school and home, to college life. The five week program assists freshmen students admitted to UAPB for the fall semester who want to get a jump-start on their college career at UAPB. Since 2008, 1046 students have participated in the LIONS Program with a fall semester enrollment rate of 98%. During summer 2018, 123 students attended the Program and completed the session with a 3.39 GPA. Donations to the University from individuals, several nation-wide Alumni Chapters, and other agencies such as Entergy, AT&T, the Strong Foundation Trust, Union Pacific and Walton Family Foundation have assisted LIONS participants with paying the application fee, and in some cases, full tuition, room/board and books. The LIONS participants who have received donor funding are
grateful and stated that “without help from the donors, they wouldn’t have been able to attend the Program”. Mr. Sydney Williams, a 2018 LIONS participant from Little Rock, AR stated that “receiving donor funding allowed him to fulfill his childhood dream of attending UAPB, and by participating in the LIONS Program gave him the opportunity for employment in a physics lab during the Program.” Ms. Rocoya Anglin, a 2018 participant from Belleville, IL, and the current Miss LIONS Program stated that “attending the LIONS Program was a great experience, it gave her more self-confidence, and allowed her to develop lasting friendships.” Building a strong student cohort is the cornerstone of the Program, providing students with a supportive and caring experience. Sponsored by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Post-secondary Education, Strengthening Institutions, Title III, Part B, Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program, LIONS Program participants benefit from a set of experiences that contribute greatly to a more academically prepared, socially mature and knowledgeable first-year student. Peace and thanks to all who made this possible.
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INVESTMENT LEVELS July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 The following is a list of donors according to levels of financial contributions to the annual giving drive. (Gifts received between July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018). 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. MAJOR GIFT DONORS
$299,000 - $2.5 million Simmons Bank Verizon Foundation $25,000 - $ 49,999 AT&T AYCO Charitable Foundation $10,000 - $ 24,999 Alumni Chapter – Chicago Bracy, Carl & Katherine Briggs Field Servies, Inc. CDI Contractors, LLC Charles S. Mott Foundation Daniels, Darryl Entergy Services, Inc. Greer, Larry & Carolyn Hartfield, Dr. Freddie Hartfield, The late Verna Jones, Sissy Little Rock Chapter of Links, Inc. May, J. Thomas & Kathryn Sissy’s Log Cabin, Inc. Tom Joyner Foundation Inc. Waste Management Service Center
CHANCELLOR CLUB $7,000 - $9,999 Alexander, Dr. Laurence & Veronica Alumni Chapter - Houston Alumni Chapter - Memphis Benjamin, Dr. Mary Booker, Calvin & Janetta Brown Missionary Baptist Church Hodge, The late Bobbie Thorns, Dr. Odail
PRESTIGE CLUB $4,000 - $6,999 Baker, Colonel Henderson Barraque Street Baptist Church Bolton, Hannibal & Verlee Brown-Williams Funeral Home Davis, Dr. William FBT Bank & Mortgage Fiddmont, Dr. Dorothy Magett Flowers, Dr. Martha Harris, Eddie & Reid Harris, Dr. Michele Horton, Kay Jones, Jacquelyn Kelley, Dr. John & Clementine Leroy, Pierre & Sue Nelms, Dr. Charlie & Jeanetta Pighee, Timothy & Veronica Reed, Dr. Hazell Reed, Loistene Slater, Rodney & Cassandra Smith, John E. The Design Group The Philadelphia Foundation Trotter, Vernon Turner, Enoch Williams, Don Williams, Herbert & Virginia Worsham, Katie Young Hughes, Dr. Sadie DEANS CLUB $2,000 - $3,999 A Call to Excellence Alumni Association UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Chapter – Kansas City Alumni Chapter - Michigan Alumni Chapter - Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Bates, Dr. Michael Baxter, Bunia Blakely, Dr. Carolyn Blood-Fuller, Annie Bosley, Col. (Ret) James Broiles, Thomas & Janet Burton, Mingo & Gloria Campbell, Danny & Staphea Carr, Jr., Dr. Robert & Angela Chunn, Barbara Crumbly, J. B. & Johnetta Duffy, Bobbie Edwards, Patricia Ellis Family Foundation Faucette, Dr. Lois Greenhouse, Bernard Hall, Arthur & Dr. Margaret Hammock, Dr. Jimmy & Vicki Hardman, Tiffany Hardy, Lonza
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DEANS CLUB Harrington, Thelma Harris, Dr. Herbert C. Harris, Fred & Archie Henry, Dr. Mildred Horton, Katryne Hudson, Dr. Albert & Dorothy Hurt, Burnell & Sarah Indiana Street Baptist Church Jefferson Regional Medical Center Jones, Bill & Sharri Kuykendall, Jr., John Kyles, Rubye Linton, Henri & Dr. Hazel Malone, Shirley Martin, Travis & Atty. Carla May, Jared & Patricia Mays, Edward E. McCall, Lucille Miller, Rudolph Morris, William Paylor, Dr. Rogerich Ponds, Ronald & Gwendolyn Randle, Lee & Gloria Robinson, Dr. James & Willistine Roshell, Andrew & Edna Sanders, Clinton & Bobbie Smith, Mary S. Swift, Roger & Johnnie Brown-Swift Tate, John & Kwurly Tlapek, Lucille Turner Finney, Dr. Gladys Union Pacific Charity Custodial Account Wallace, Doris Wilkerson, Randall & LaShawn William A. and Genevieve H. Strong Trust Williams, Dr. Larry Williams, Marvette Wilson, DeLloyd Woolfolk, Lee Zeigler, Charles & Gwendolyn LEADERSHIP CLUB $500 - $1,999 Adams, Janet Aldridge, Frank Alexander, Joe Ann Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Alpha Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Altheimer, Dr. Rosenwald Alumni Chapter – Ashdown Chapter Alumni Chapter Washington D.C. Anderson, Clyde Anderson, Leonard Anderson, Rugenal Anonymous Anthony, Betty
Antioch Baptist Church North Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield Arkansas Community Foundation Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation Arkansas Urology Armstrong, Wanda L. AT&T Awopetu, Dr. Lawrence B.R.A.V.E. of Pine Bluff, Inc. Bailey-Jefferson, Ronald & Dr. Marilyn Barnes, Pamela Barnett, Carl & Yvonne Beaulieu, Brent & Autumn Bell, Dr. James & Dr. Josephine Benford, Gladys Bennett, Elbert Berean Christian Church, Inc. Black, Athena Black, Lloyd Blackshear, Patsy Bonds, Berdina Branch, Dr. Lonzell & Letha Branch, Dr. Samuel & Johnnie Branch, James & Charmie Brentley, Dr. Mary Bridges, Markell Brown, Frederick & Debra Brown, Jr., Glen Brown, Patricia Brown, Rev. Melvin Brown, Ronald Brown, Timothy Bruce, Charles Bryant, Major (Ret) William & Carrie Bumpers, Michael & Tiffany Bunge of North America Burks, Shealine Burl, Danny Calhoun, Virgil Callaway, Evelyn Callaway, Linda Campbell, Joyce Carpenter, Jr., Abraham Cherry, Fuller & Shirley Class of 1977 Clearwater Paper Clemons, Booker Cole, Deray Cole, Faye Coleman, Monte Colen, Dr. Charles & Tonya Collins, Dr. Gretchen Concord Fortress of Hope Church Cosmopolitan Choir Crayton, Josephine Croston, Pamela Crowder, Kenneth Dalton Farms Dalton, Ulysses Dancy, Dr. T. Elon
Dangerfield, Luther Dansby, Dr. Robert Davis Jr., Dr. Lawrence A. Davis, Audrey & Flossie Davis, Brock & Katherine Davis, Dr. Leroy & Elaine Davis, Gladys Davis, Jimmy Davis, Jimmy N. Davis, Leroy Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dixon, Dwight & Shawna Drew School Reunion Droughter, Henry Easter, Gary Edwards, Dr. Crandall & Marjorie Elders, Oliver B. English, Dr. Henry Epperson, Gregory Faulkner, Dorothy Featherstone, Jr., Willie Felton, Theodore First Baptist Church Fontenette, Edward Ford, Earnest Ford, Oscar & Faye Foster, Bernard Fox, Jimmy Freeman, Edmond & June Fuller & Son Hardware, Inc. Gamble, Linda Gardner, Kenneth & Elaine Gathen, Letroy Gathen, Thomas Gatson, Otis & Margaret Geater, Shelia Gibson, Rev. Marcus Gilleland, Dr. Diane Gilmore, Curley Gilmore, Dr. John Gilmore, La Von Glover, Don Graham, Brenda F. Graham, Dr. Brenda Gray, Dr. Dovie Green, Charles S. Green, John E. Greene, Tommy Grimes, Linda Hale, Dr. Joseph & Doris Hamiter, Theo & Jeanetta Hammond, Kenneth Hammond, Tyrone & Jonia Harris, Angelisa Harris, Charles & Fannie Harris, Elijah Harrison, Dr. Bertha Heaggans, Raymond Herron, Levern G.
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At left: Representatives from the City of Pine Bluff, University of Arkansas System, UAPB, and Simmons Bank were on hand to welcome supporters to the newly renovated and renamed Simmons Bank Field. Below: Representatives from Simmons Bank, Moser Construction, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and Torii Hunter commemorate the construction of a pavilion at Torii Hunter Baseball/Softball Complex.
ATHLETICS Simmons Bank Field officially unveiled in ceremony
By Henri Linton, Sr. and Siony Flowers A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the updated home of the Golden Lions. Now named Simmons Bank Field, the venue was officially opened to the public after major renovations over the summer. Representatives from Simmons Bank, UAPB administration and the city of Pine Bluff were on hand to welcome a new beginning for Golden Lions football. Simmons gifted $2.5 million to the university for the new football stadium along with the completion of the baseball and softball complex.
Construction begins on Simmons Bank Pavilion Located in the Torii J. Hunter Baseball and Softball complex, the pavilion will consist of a press box and concession stand. The $800,000 project is scheduled to be completed in time for the first home game of the 2019 baseball season.
Higgins, Columbus Hildreth, Willie & Sharon Hill, Chandra Hobbs, Dr. Antony Hobbs, Willie Holmes, Arthur Hood, Janice Horton, Lurie & Janice Hudgins, Willie & Catherine Hudson, Elouise Humphrey, The Honorable Marion Hutchins, Cheryl Hyman, Dr. Edith Hynes, Gerald Ingram, Earnest & Darlene Jacks, Dr. Dennis Jackson, Ava Jackson, Courtney Jackson, James Jamerson, LTC. (RET)helen Solomon Jeffers, Mary S. Johnson, Amos & Shirley Johnson, Andrew & Mae Johnson, Arnell Johnson, Arnetta Johnson, Dr. Calvin & Verbie Johnson, Dr. Hyder & Deborah Johnson, Rashunda Johnson, Shirley Jones, Bertha Jones, Chester Jones, David R. Jones, Earl Jones, James Jones, Janice Jones, Lorenzo Jones, Marie Jones, Otis & LaDonna Jones, The Honorable Berlin C. Jones, Vernon Kelley, Dr. Samuel Kelley, Marshall Kelley, Samuel Khullar, Dr. Gurdeep Kilbert, Nate King, Roderick Kingston, Dr. Rebie Kuykindall, Doris Lacey, Dr. J. Lake, Henry C. Landers, Jonail Lawrence, Vivian LEAPS Initiative, LLC Lee, Jennifer Lee, Jimmy Linton, Shakuntala Lofton, Clara Lorenz, Dr. Paul Lott, Robert & Rose Lovelady, Nakita
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LEADERSHIP CLUB Lusk, Charles Martin, James & Paulette Martin, Tamara Mason, Jesse & Gail Reede Jones, MD. Massey, Rev. Leon & Deloris Mayberry, Marla Mays, Eugene McCoy, Christopher McCraw, Linel McCray, Parnell & Dr. Jacquelyn McCullough, Sheryce McCullough, Wendeline McDonald, Johnnie McIntosh, Jean McIvor, Myrtle McKindra, Alex & Martha McKinney, Dr. Charles & Lillie McKinney, Dr. Fred & Ivy Mercer, Gina Merritt, McClary & Frances Metropolitan Baptist Church Middlebrook, Shandrea Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Mooney, Donna Moore, Elijah & Helen Moore, Pamela Morris, Dr. Bishawn Morris, Emery Mortazavi, Dr. Mansour & Mahkameh Muldrew, Eddie Nelson, Earnestine Nelson, LTC (Ret) Annie Nesby, Georganna New Hope AME Church Ogeto, Daniel & Tawana Old Saint Paul Church Old St. James Missionary Baptist Church Oliver, Verna Oswell, Dr. Yvette Overton, Benjamin & Janet Page, Helen Parks, Dr. Alfred Pastoria Union Sunday School Perkins, Willie Phillips, Linda Phillips, Thomas A. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Pleasant Street Neighborhood Assoc. Pridgeon, Trina R & R Associates Business Firm Ramey, Reverend Timothy & Flora Ramey-Moore, Mable Rancifer, Theodore & Marvise Rasberry, Clayron & Valerie Ray, Aaron Raynor, Dariest & Minerva Reed, Teresa
Reid, Dorothy H. Relyance Bank Richardson, Juel Riley, Deloris Riley, Yulanda Roberts, John Robinson, Dora Robinson, Elliott & Kimberly Ross, Dr. Vonnie K. Saint Mark United Methodist Church Sanders, Patrick Seals, Odell & Jacquelyn Shackelford, Bobby Shannon-Gragg, Tenita Sherrill, Dr. Edward & Marcie Simmons, Dr. Michael & Catherine Simpson, Earnest Sims, Kevin Smith, Annie Smith, Joe Smith, John W. & Linda Smith, Mary Smith, Tonya Smith-Curry, Kendra Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Co. Spriggs, Wesley & Versie Spurlock, Walter St. James Baptist Church St. John AME Church Stanfield, Ka’Lisa Starks, Waymon Stewart, Debra Stokes, Robert Stovall, Charles & Joyce Stribling, Ledora Suber, Willie Surratt, Arey Tatum, Dr. Kenny & Patricia Taylor, Kelley Taylor, Margaret Taylor, Titus Terry, Bernice The Friendship Baptist Church Thomas Groceries & Gifts Store Thomas, Aaron Thomas, Godfrey Thrower, Donald Titus, Keesha Torrence, Dr. William Totten, Roger & Willette Tucker, Gary & Easter Turman, Carolyn Turner, Carl Turner, Cleophis & Ardelia Kay Turner, Dr. Gladys Turner, Eloise UAPB Class of 1974 UAPB Letter A Club Vaughn, Thomas
Vickers, Michael Walker, Dr. Jewell Walker, Lynda Wallace, LTC. (RET) Kenzie & Sharon Walter, Roy Warren, Dr. Mack Washington, Juanita Washington, Paulette Washington, Ralph Washington, Shirley Weathersby, Davis & Florence Webb, Mildred White, Elizabeth Whitfield, Sherman & Paula Wilder, Bill Williams, Brian Williams, Carl & Lavern Williams, Claudia Williams, Cora Williams, Daniel & Rita Williams, Jerry & Diann Williams, Linda Williams, Redona Williams, Ruby Williams, Sharron Williams, Shirley M. Wilson, Paul Wolfe, William Wright, Steve & Mary Yates, Evelyn Young, Edward Young, Johnnie Young, Myrtle Younger, Douglas Zeigler, James & Rosalyn Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. CHALLENGE CLUB $250 - $499 Abedi, Dr. Sharokh Allen, Nadine Allen, Sylvester & Robin Alumni Chapter – Pulaski County Chapter Anthony, Rev. Frederick Arkansas Diagnostic Center, P.A. Armstrong, Dr. Wanda Arrington, Dr. Alfred Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas Atlanta Chapter AM&N-UAPB Barnes, Dr. Ceola Barr, Dr. Marian Barsh, Thomas & Beverly Bennett, Russell Beverley, Percy Blake, Jenise Bobbitt, Dr. Donald & Susan Bowers, Bennie & Velois Boyd, Mary
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Bradley-Turner, Lou Brandon, Barbara Bratton, Molly Broussard, Travis Brown, Frances Butler, Luvertha Carlton, Lew Carr, Dr. Richard & Valerie Cascade United Methodist Church Clark, Freddie Colen, Raymond & Orene Conley, Rita Crabb, Gwen Currie, Juanita Daniel, Jimmy Daniel-Garland, Lauretta Davis, Burnetta Davis, Rhonda Davis, Theodis & Faye Wilkins Dendy, Patricia Dorsey, Frank Draughn, Aimee Duffy, Spencer & Barbara Dumas, Steven & Julie DeLilly Early, Cassandra East Harding, Inc. Edwards, Lillie Farmer, Alicia Fears, Dr. Lillie Finley, Maple Fletcher, Joyce Foster, Dr. Henry Freeman, Ruby Fulce, Jay Gant, Faye Gary, Cheryl Gates, Chazmon Gause, Tonya Gordon, Lola Grayson, Dr. Barbara Hairston, Rubie Harris, Anna Hart, Mary Hawkins, Don & Isabelle Hemphill, Cindy Henderson, Mary Hendricks, Oda Hendrix, LaDonna Hoak, Benjamin Holder, LaShanda Cathey Hope Lawn Service Hubbard, Yerlander Hunt Winston, Teki Jacks, Theo Johnson, Dr. Jerrell Johnson, Kevin Kelly, Johnny Kilimanjaro, Dr. John Kinlow, Eugene Knowlton, Tracy
Kosmitis, Dr. Kim Lafayette Woods II Campaign Fund Lambert, Marie C. Larry, Tanya Lassiter, Helen Lever, Loretta H. Lewellen, Wilhelmina Love, Tommie & Ruth Luckett, Kellye Lyons, Mark & Katherine Martin, Lavoris Mason, Janet Mason, Michael McBeth, Andrea McCall, Jr., Dr. Tomie McCoy, Carolyn McDonley, Barry McIntosh, Tommy McKinney, Paul & Hazel Merriweather, Nastassia Ireland Miller, Gary & Dorothy Mills, Carolyn Minor, Daniel Mouser, Atty. Kirby & Atty. Rosalind Nesby, Kevin Newton, Shani Njue, Dr. Obadiah Noel, Clyde Nyborg, Jayme Okiror, Dr. Shadrach & Dr. Linda Oliver, Dr. Valandra Onick, Dr. Rogers Owens, Ralph & Brickett Page, Mary Paige, Queene Park, Dr. Joon Paskel, Steven Pilcher, Devorice & Dr. Erin Poindexter, Carnis Porter, Kindra Pugh-Williams, Stephanie Ralph Robinson & Son, Inc. Reed, Dr. Beatrice Rogers, June Rosenwald Plum Bayou School Reunion Sanders, Harold & Dora Scott, Priscilla SDR Consulting Group, PLLC Sherrod, Eddie Sims, Jerelyn SMART, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Oldsmobile Smiles, Inc. Smith, Denika Smith, Kevin Solomon, Rev. L.K. & Vera St. Paul Baptist Church Stephens, Dr. Avery Steward, Wanda Stewart, Dr. Andrea Stigger, Flavelia
Swain, Augustus Swift, Mildred Taylor, Margaret Thrower, Shurunda Todd, Keita Tolerson, Robert Townsend Park/Dollarway Class of 1971 Trice, Kalven & Jacqueline Trotter Ford Lincoln Mercury Turner, III, Samuel & Susan Turner, O. J. & Earsline Vaughan, Joyce Walker, Edward & Atty. Danyelle Watkins, Dr. Willard & Ira Watson, Lola West, Birdes Wiley, Georgette Wiley, Paul Williams, Betty J. Williams, Evelyn Wylie, Sherrie Yon, Jeremy Yon, Kimberly York W. Williams, Jr. Child Development Ctr. Young, Sharon CENTURY CLUB $100 - $249 Adams, Jimmie Adams, Summer Aikens, Dennis Alexander, John & Margaret Alexander, Kenneth Allen, Dr. Christopher Allen, Harold & Sylvia Allen, Mitzy Alley, Jerlean Anderson, Rugenal Andrews, James Anyanwu, Marva Arkansas AM&N College Federal Credit Union Arkansas Choral Directors Ash Street Baptist Church Avant, Jason Ayatey, Shirley Bailey, Clark & Dianne Baker, Karen Baker, Timberly Bankston, Larry Bankston, Larry & Janis Baptist Medcare, Inc. Baxter Johnson, Pamela Belcher, Drs. Leon & Mary Bell, Charles S. Bell, Margie Bender, Marrika Bennett, Michael Billingsley, Alfred & Maureen
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CENTURY CLUB Blacksheare, Lakilah Blevins, Harold & S. Yvonne Bobby W. Estate Bolton, Phylicia Bradley, Bobbie Bradley, Charlotte Bradley, Gail Branch, Alford Brasfield, Curtis Briggs, Edward & Earline Briggs, William & Nora Britt, Jo Ann Bronson, Gwendolyn Brookins, Danita Broughton, Dr. Stephen & Cheryl Brown, Dr. Roosevelt & Dr. Irma Brown, Eldridge Brown, O. D. & Teresa Brown, Waymond Bryant, Everlyn Buckner, Rayfus Burks, Jr., Zachery Butler Hill, Linda Butler, Zachariah Caldwell, Jeanette Caligone, Latrice Callis, Kristie Canada, Anthony Carter, John & Laura Carter, Lola M. Carter, Violet Cartwright, Carolyn Cason, Jackey Catholic Bishop of Chicago Chambers, Judith Chapman, Carla Charles, Otis & Amanda Chaudhuri, Dalia Childs, Bernida Choice Cleaning LLC Clemmons, Jessie Clemmons, Nakia Clemons, Ruthie Clinical Psychology Services, Inc. Coggins, James & Tina Collins, Jacquelyn Collins, Larry Collins, Theresa Collins-Wylie, Felecia Cooper-Martin, Willye Cotledge, Quranner & Beverly Craftsman Hunting Club Crenshaw, Ora Crivens, Ulanda Crockett, James & Johnettee Cummings, Betty Cunningham, Devon Curry, Ruby Daniel, Dale & Juanda
Daniel, Dannie H. Daniel, Eddie Daniels, Josephus Darton, Edward Davis, Bessie Davis-Atkinson, Larna Debose, Deirdre Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Denson, Zetta Dent, William Denton, Dale & Octavia Dickinson, LaShonda Dillard, John & Bettye Donaldson, Dr. Charles Donaldson, Ivory & Maplean Donaldson, Mable Dorsey, Leonia Dowdell, Kayla Drake, Ted Dumas, Melanie Dunbar, Alice Duncan, Narvell Easter Jr., Fred Easter, Gladys M. Eddington, Linda Edwards, Jasper Eggleton, Dr. Michael Elerson, Bettie Ellison, Dr. Viola Epperson, Ozell Evans, Danny & Sheila Evans, David & Peggy Evans-McField, Chanda Everette, Antonio Farmer, Rosemary Featherstone, David Fisher, Patrice Fitzhugh Family Trust Fletcher, Jr., E.L. Fletcher, Trina Flowers, Dr. Cleon Flowers, Siony Fooster, Harold Foote, LaKesha Fowler, Bettye Fuller, Aaron Fuller, Major (R) Ron Fuller, Marie Fuller, Oscar Fuller, Sue Gaines, James & Charlene Garner, LaTonya Garner, Todd Gates Jarmon, Rita Gates, Dr. L. T. Gibson, Lewis Gilbert, Thurman Glasper, Dr. V.W. Graham, Anthony Grant, Mack
Gray, Alonzo & Tuwana Gray, Kenneth & Brenda Gray, Lula Grice, Ronnie & Dr. Cheryl Guy, Juneise Haliburton, William Hall, Juliet Hall, Linda L. Hall, Opal L. Hameth, Reginald & Jasmine Hampton, Dr. Clinton Hardaway, Verline Harris Waddell, Frances Harris, Jaevonn Harris, Michal Harvey, Carolyn Harvey, Veronica Hathorn, Dr. Connie Hatton, Dave Hawkins, Doris Hawkins, Twane Head Wallace, Colandra Henry, Brenda J. Hicks-Davis, Linda Higgins, Shirley Hildreth, Laura Hill, Jim Hill, Mabeline Hoaglan, Zelda Holcomb, Lloyd & Irene Holmes, Doris Holmes, Penny C. Howard, Dexter Howard, Nathaniel Howell, Shauwn & Trammell Hoye, Tamirra Hubbard, Yerlander Hughes, Sammie J. Humphrey, James & Ollie Hunter, Katrina P. Hunter-Lewis, Elsie Hutson, Willie & Edna Hyman, Myrtle Ikarus Youth Outreach Program Ingram, Belinda Ivory, Vertis Jackson, Lavonda James, Marshall Jasper, Toni JC Penney Jenkins, Danny Jenkins, Sharrion Jennings, Diane JM Carty Holdings, LLC Johnson, Daniel & Janet Johnson, Dave & Annette Johnson, Dr. Helen Johnson, Nicole Johnson, Rubye B.
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Jolivette, Freddie Jones, Ardren Jones, Calvin Jones, David Jones, Deborah Jones, Dr. Shawndra Jones, Ellawease Jones, Hugh & Carol Jones, Joyce Jones, Stanten Jones-Sneed, Kimberly Jones-Wilson, Dr. Faustine Kansas City KS Lenders Consortium Kazi, Dr. Abul Kearney, Janice Kelly, Shirley Kinchen, Corless Kindle, Emma King, William Knox, Tolleicsa Kolen-Ellis, Eddie Lacefield, Aretha Lacy, Annie Lang Brown, Dr. Vera Lavara Henry Religious Ministry Lee, John Legette, Liston Liddell, Jerron Liddell, Linda Little, Shaneyfelt, Marshall & Co. Lochmann, Dr. Steve & Dr. Rebecca Loftis, Charles Lothery, Marian Lott, Robert Lovell, Clark Luster, Dr. Brennon Lyde, Joyce Lyons, Byrhonda Manoharan, Dr. Muthusamy Martin, Dr. Brenda Matlock, Lester & Joy Matthews, Beverly Mattin, Karen Mazany, Terry & Lottie Mazique, Barbara McCastle, Thomas & Toni McClary Merritt Trucking Co. McCoy, James E. McCraw, Linel McCullough, James & Guyonna McDade, Jenequel McDonald, Phyllis McGee, Rose McGregor, Patricia A. McKinney, Dr. Arthur & Deloris McKinney, Edward McKinney, Ernest McKinney, Rufus & Glendonia McKissic, Marty McRae, J. C. & Kay
Merkson, Malvin Mesenbrink, Dr. Peter Ministries Mooney, Dana Moore, Melba Moore, Michelle Morgan, Edna Mosler, Matthew & Camille Mosley, Franklin Moss, Audra Moyer, Theon Mugambi, Margaret Neal, Charlie Neal, Dr. Edna Newhouse, Doran & Jennifer Nicholson, Eddie & Sharon Ogden, Jacqueline Okoye, Patrick Olambiwonnu, Dr. Ola Oliver, Dr. Verna & Davis Ollie, Fred & Rose Olufemi-Jones, Rehema Orr, Gayle Osterloh, Henry Owasoyo, Dr. Joseph & Philomena Owens, Victoria Page, Mervin Palmer, Claudine Parker, Karla Parker, Mary Parker, Teresa Parker, Willie Paxton, Linda Pendleton, James Pennington, Cassie Pickett, Gloria Pippen, Delois Pittman, Lamar Poe, Michelle Pollins, Bobby Rainey, Torrence Rance, McArthur Randle, Juansonya Randolph, Necie Ray, Deanna Reades, Roy Redus, Carl & Trudy Reed, Jesse Richardson, La’Tonya Riddick, Gloria Robinson, Mark Robinson, Maurice Rogers, D’James Roshell, Latarsha Ross, Barabara Roulhac, William & Libra Rowan, Pamela C. Ruth, Mitzi Rutledge, Dr. William Salley, Dr. Roy
Sanders, Kevin Sanders, Ora Scott, Joyce Scott, Sandra Shackelford, James Share-A-Prayer & Word Church Fellowship Shelby-Calvin, Dr. Rosetta Sims, Cynthia Sisk, Waymond Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. Smith, Annie Smith, Betty Smith, Dorman & Betty Smith, Gwendolyn Smith, Kala Smith, Patricia Smtih, Angela Snowden, Mary Solomon, Krystal Spangler, April Sparks, Earnest & Vernal Staples, Raymond Starks, Jacob Storey, James Straughter, George & Alice Taghavi, Dr. Seyed Taylor, Alton Taylor, Charles Taylor, Maxwell Taylor, Raymond Taylor, Reginald & Margaret Terrell, Dr. Jethro Terry, Larry Terry-Flemming, Johnnie The Bowens Group LLC Thomas, Dr. Godfrey Thomas, Faye Thomas, Genevia Thomas, Rufus & Johnnie Thompkins, Kashonda Thompson, Larry Thompson, Robert & Carolyn Townsend, Phyllis Townsend, Stanley & Cheryl Trotter, Vernon Turner, Beverly Turner, Deloris United Way of Greater Milwaukee Urban Financial Services Coalition Vander, Jacquelyn Varnado, Tyree Veazey, Dr. Carlton & Jean Victorian, Alexis Wade, Edward & Mary Walker, Cheryl Walker, Dana Walker, Darnell Walker, Dr. Torrance & Dr. Christy Walker, Girod Walker, Joyce M.
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CENTURY CLUB Walker-Woolfolk, Lori Vivian Wallace, Robin Wangila, Dr. Grant Ware, Alta Ware, Edward Ware, Roy Washington, Shirley Watley, Ray & Veloria Watson, Brenda Watson, Sabrina Waymon-Mills, Delois Webb, Felicia Wellenberger, John Wheat, Dr. Janette White, Byron White, Lewis Whitfield, Allister & Tammye Whitfield, Dr. George Wiley, Ruthie Wilhite, Janet Williams, Andrea Williams, Cedric & Brandye Williams, Joyce Williams, Lonnie Williams, Louis & Ezerene Williams, Shirley Williams, Tanyra Willingham, Lee Willis, Janice Wilson, Edna Wilson, Gloria Wilson, Mildred Woods, Kristy Word, Dr. Rosemarie Wright, Joe Wrights Ranch House BBQ Wui, Dr. Peter YourCause, LLC
Arion Rivers and fellow South Africa sport their “Detroit” T-shirts.
Jasmine Jennings enjoys leisurely moment with classmate at Universidad de Guadelajara
Study Abroad Summer 2018 By Pamela Moore
Six scholarships were awarded to UAPB students who studied abroad during the 2018 summer period through the John Edgar Washington Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship covers costs associated with travel abroad to diverse countries. Aaliyah Holt traveled to Panama to participate in a medical shadowing program. Jasmine Jennings participated in an intensive Spanish language and cultural immersion program at the Universidad de Guadelajara in Mexico. Leah Newell and Timyah Wellmaker participated in UAPB’s first South Africa program, focusing on youth and community empowerment. Two additional students participated in the South Africa program and received scholarships from Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Alumni.
CONTRIBUTORS LIST Under $100 7 Strategic Consulting Firm, LLC Adams, Grace Age, Robert & Princella Aiyejorun, Sunday J. Albritton, Exie Alexander, Bennie Alexander, Justin Allen, Emma Alumni Chapter – Memphis Anderson, Gloria Anderson, Jacqueline Arnold, Darrell Arnold, Tisha Arreola, Estella Austin, Margaret Bailey, Amy
Aaliyah Holt (left) with other participants after a John Hopkins Symposium with the director over the educational program at the hospital and the speaker from John Hopkins that spoke during that session. Pacifica Salud Hospital, Punta Pacifica, is affiliated with Johns Hopkins University.
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Bank of America Employees Barnes, Maxine Baxter, Bunia Beasley, Rosetta Bell, Lillie Bell, Raylene Bennett, Stephaney Block, Izell & Allie Bohannon, Vera Bosley, Tracy Branch, Wilma Brasfield, Robbie Brighthouse Financial Brown, Ernest Brown, Marie Brown, Stephanie Brown, Teresa Brown, Valeria Brown, Vickie Brunson, Caleb Buckner, Dr. Edmund & Dr. Anissa Callaway, Stephanie Campbell Jr., J. Clyde Campbell, Louise Caple, Patricia Carlton, Elmer Carlton, Loriece Castillo, Jose Cavaness, Carmelita Cole, Faye Coleman, Dr. Janice Coleman, Eleanor B. Coleman, Francene Collins, Bennie & Lazenie Collins, Mattie Collins, Mattie B. Colvin, Leonard Cooper, Felicia Daniel, John & Brenda Daniels, Crystalon Daniels, Sandra Davis, Eula Delphin, Richard Dennis, Robin Dozier, Carolyn Drummond, D. Edwards, Beverly Egins, Jan Elder, Michelle Elder, Yetta Elmore, Joseph Emmanuel Baptist Church Evans, Carol Evans, Kimberly Everett, Faye Fanner, LaShan Farris, Bobbie Faulkner, Patrick Ferguson, Terry Fernandez, David
Ficklin, Martha Fiddmont, Dr. Fannie Fields, Arlene Fillmore, Lucy Flowers, Kriste Flowers, Martha A. Ford, Brandon Ford, Tamera Foster, Dr. Henry W. Frierson-Mitchell, Cynthia Fulton, Willie & Erica Gamble, Emmie Gardner, Sara Garner, Lynnae Gatlin, Wendy Gay, Sadie Gibson, Joyie Gibson, Robert Glover, Cathy Glover, Mary Green, Dr. Linda Griffin, Rodney & Chandra Guarantee Payroll Services of Atlanta Hadley, Georgia Hammond, Lanore Haney, Dr. James & Mildred Harris, Billie Harris, Sharon Harris, Tracie Harrison, N. C. Hawkins, Shida Hayes, Erica Hayes, Myisha Hayes, Patricia Heard, Angela Hence, Catherine Henry, Angelisa Hester, Maryln Higgins, Ethel Hooks, Patricia Howell, Lillie Howell, Lou Huggins, Doris Hughes, Dorothy J. Hunter, Barbara Hunter, Cynthia Ivy, Monica Jackson, Barry Jamison, Sandra Jasper, Lucille Jeffers, Karen Jefferson, Cheryl Jefferson, Christian Jemerson, Monica Jimerson, Doris Johnson, Cassandra Johnson, Dennis Johnson, Frank & Rosa Johnson, Glenda Johnson, Hyder & Deborah
Johnson, Peggy Jones, Amber Jones, Anita Jones, Curtis & Noveane Jones, Dr. Christopher & Dr. Jerrilyn Jones, Dr. Verma Jones, Mary Jones, Melvin Jones, Ola Jones, Oren & Martha Junior League of Little Rock Kelley, Dr. Ernece Labitue, Doris Laird, LTC. Author Little Rock Junior Departmental Little Rock Pro Duffers Southwest Living for Jesus Outreach Ministries Long, Lakiesha Luedtke, John Luzzi, Patricia Makia, Japhet & Elner Martin, Felisia Martin-McNew Insurance May, Arnett May, Hilda McCaskill, Audra McClendon, Angelica McClusky, Edward & Yvonne McCree, Edwina McDonnell, Victoria McElroy, Piper McKinney, Dr. Duane McLaughlin, Earnestine McNeal, Dr. Lewatis Meadows, Cardell MetLife Milam, Derek Montgomery, Kevin Moore, Octavia Morgan, Melton Morgan-Harmon, Sheryl Morris, Hollis Moten, Theon Nelms, Shirley Nelson, Laverne Nelson, Royce Nets Developmental League II, LLC Network for Good O’Brian, Kelli Okereke, Mekka Owens, Ronald Pace, Deborah Parker, Dr. Linda Pearson, Earnestene Peeples, Irvin Perkins, Angelica Peyton, Cherie Porter, J. Prather, Dr. Anika Prime-Wright, Stacie
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CONTRIBUTORS LIST Rasberry, Minnie Rayfus Electrical and Heat & Air Raykou, Dr. Ivan Reed, Clyde & Shirley Reed, Ulicious Reed-Dockett, Theresa Reeves, Bessie Richard, Larry Ridgell, Stephanie Roaf, Sonya Robinson, Shekita Roebuck, Dr. Tommy Rotary Club of Lees Summit Downtown Russ, Pamela Ryan, Vivian Sanders, Carol Sanders, Carol J. Scott, Earn Scott, Jason Scott, Rachel Shahjahan, Dr. Perveen Shearer, Phil & Karen Silcott, Tonia Sims, Cynthia Sims-Davis, Edith Skipper, Diane Slaughter, Cindy Smaller, Floyd Smalls, Ardon Smart, Jescia Smith, B. Winford Smith, Barbara J. Smith, Dr. Dimitra Smith, Esther Smith, Louisa Smith, Reginald Smith, Rose Spearman, Kendra Spencer, Raylicia Spicer, Janette Sprinkle, LaShonda Stackhouse, Frances Stedman, George Stennis, Carsandra Strickland, Alice Strickland, Courtney Strong, Ariel Stuckey, Glenn & Beverly Taylor, Carolyn Taylor, John & Thelma Taylor, Regina Thomas, Elsie Thomas, Latoya Thomas, Margaret Thomas, Rev. Clark & Hazel Thompson, George & Arleive Thompson, Julius & Christie Thompson-Bowens, Dr. Carla
Thrower, Don Thurston, Linda Tiwari, Kamlesh Todd, Col. (Ret) Nathaniel Totten, Ranashia Trice, Jennifer Turner, Marinda Twiggs, Jacqueline Waddell, Linda Walker Whiteside, Dannelle Walker, Adrienne Walker, Yolanda Walter, Kathey Wan, Jean Webster, Monroe Westbrooks, Louise Whitaker, Mary White, Jeri Wicker, Latrice Williams, Carolyn Williams, Claudia Williams, Dr. Robert & Lucy Williams, Naomi Williams, Vanessa Williams-Nelson, Deidra Willingham, Simone Willis, Ciera Wilson, Henri Etta Winfrey, Lee Wolfe, Margaret Worthy, Shirley Wright, Diana Wright, Robbie Wright, Simpson Yarbrough, Delano Zehler, Joseph
ROAR
Reaching Optimal Academic Readiness The ROAR Fund was established to recruit academically prepared students, operate at the highest level of efficiency in identifying potential students, assure students are receiving a well-rounded education for their career choices, and remove barriers that will impeded success after graduation. We applaud the following individuals who gave.
Abedi, Dr. Sharokh Adams, Grace Adams, Summer Alexander, Dr. Laurence & Veronica Allen, Harold & Sylvia Anderson, Rugenal Anyanwu, Marva Arnold, Thomas & Tisha Bailey, Clark & Dianne Bankston, Larry & Janis Barnes, Maxine Barnett, Sr., Carl & Yvonne Bell, Margie A. Bennett, Elbert Bennett, Michael Bennett, Russell Billingsley, Alfred & Maureen Black, Athena Black, Lloyd Blakely, Dr. Carolyn Blevins, Harold & Yvonne Bolton, Hannibol & Verlee Bowers, Bennie & Velois Bracy, Carl & Katherine Bracy-Vaughan, Joyce Bradley, Gail Holeman Branch, Dr. Lonzell & Letha Branch, Dr. Samuel & Johnnie Briggs, LTC Edward & Earline Broiles, Thomas & Janet Bronson, Gwendolyn M. Brown, Drs. Roosevelt & Irma Brown, Eldridge Brown, Frances L. Brown, Jr., O. D. & Teresa Brown, Stephanie R. Brown, Valeria W. Brunson, Caleb A. Burton, Mingo & Gloria Caldwell, Jeanette R. Campbell, Danny & Staphea Canada, Anthony G. Carlton, Lew Carr, Jr., Dr. Robert & Angela Carter, John & Laura D. Chapman, Jr., Cleary & Carla Charles, Otis & Amanda Childs, Bernida Clark, Freddie Clemmons, Jessie M. Cloird, Alecia N. Colen, Raymond & Orene Collins, Jacquelyn R. Collins, Jr, Larry K. Cotledge, Quranner & Beverly Crabb, Donnie & Gwen Crumbly, J. B. & Johnetta W. Currie, Juanita Y. Curry, Ruby
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Daniel, Dale & Juanda L. Daniel, Dannie & Carrie Daniel, Eddie A. Daniel, Jimmy Daniel, John & Brenda Daniel-Garland, Lauretta Darton, Edward L. Davis, Audrey & Flossie Davis, Eula W. Davis, G. B. Davis, Jimmy N. Davis, Jr., Dr. Lawrence A. Delphin, Richard V. Dendy, Patricia A. Dickinson, LaShonda D. Dixon, Dwight D. & Shawna M. Dowdell, Kayla T. Easter, Gladys Easter, Jr., Fred Elder, Yetta V. Epperson, Ozell M. Evans, David & Peggy Farris, Bobbie A. Faulkner, Dorothy C. Faulkner, Patrick Fears, Dr. Lillie M. Felton, Theodore A. Ficklin, Martha Finney, Dr. Gladys Turner Fletcher, Dr. Trina Flowers, Dr. Martha Flowers, Jr., Dr. Cleon Ford, Oscar & Faye Foster, Henry W. Fox, III, Jimmy S. Freeman, Ruby W. Fuller, Aaron D. Fuller, Marie W. Gaines, James & Charlene Gant, Faye E. Gates, Dr. L. T. Gatson, Otis & Margaret S. Gause, John L. & Tonya R. Gibson, Marcus J. Gilleland, Dr. Diane S. Glover, Mary C. Graham, Jr., Anthony W. Graym Kenneth L. & Brenda Gray Greene, Tommy L. Grice, Ronnie D. & Dr. Cheryl Griffin, Rodney & Chandra Hall, Arthur & Dr. Margaret Hamiter, Theo A. & Jeanetta Hardy, Lonza Harper, Lee & Jametta Harris, Angelisa M. Harris, II, Elijah Harris, Sharon Hatton, III, Dave Hawkins, Doris W.
Hawkins, Twane Heaggans, Raymond Hemphill, Cindy Henry, Brenda J. Hicks-Davis, Linda Higgins, Columbus L. Hill, Chandra W. Hobbs, Dr. Antony O. Holder, LaShanda Cathey Horton, Jr., Lurie & Janice Howard, Jr., Dexter R. Huggins, Doris Ann Hunter-Lewis, Elsie L. Hutson, Willie & Edna Hyman, Myrtle J. Ivy, Monica Jackson, Barry T. Jamerson, LTC Solomon J. Jasper, Toni L. Jenkins, Sharon Johnson, Amos & Shirley Johnson, Arnetta M. Johnson, Dr. Calvin & Verbie Johnson, Frank & Rosa Johnson, Horace & Pamela Baxter Johnson, Kevin Johnson, LTC Daniel & Janet Jones, Charles & Rehema Olufemi Jones, Chester R. Jones, David R. Jones, Dr. Dewitt & Bertha C. Jones, Earl Jay Jones, Ellawease Jones, Hugh & Carol Jones, III, William M. & Sharri Jones, Jacquelyn Jones, Janice J. Jones, Judge Berlin C. Jones, Melvin V. Jones, Otis & LaDonna L. Jones, Vernon Jones-Wilson, Dr. Faustine C. King, Jr., William H. Knox, Tolleicsa L. Kolen-Ellis, Eddie M. Kosmitis, Dr. Kim Kyles, Rubye R. Lacey Jr., Dr. J. J. Lacy, Annie B. Laird, Author Lake, Henry C. Lang-Brown, Dr. Vera Lee, Jennifer Lewellen, Willihelmina Lochmann, Drs. Steve & Rebecca Lofton Overton, Janet Lott, Robert H. & Rose Love, Tommie L. & Ruth Lovelace-Ramsey, Dorothy M. Makia, Japhat & Elner
Manoharan, Dr. Muthusamy Mattin, Karen M. Mayberry, Lee & Marla McClusky, Edward & Yvonne McCraw, Linel K. McCray, Parnell & Dr. Jacuelyn McCullough, James & Guyonna A. McDonald, Johnnie B. McField, Chanda Evans McIntosh, Tommy C. McKissic, Marty McLaughlin, Earnestine J. Merkson, Malvin Merritt, McClary & Frances Y. Miller, Gary & Dorothy Minor, Daniel D. Moore, Michelle L. Moore, Octavia Morgan-Harmon, Sheryl A. Morris, Bishawn Morris, Hollis L. Mortazavi, Dr. Mansour & Mahkameh Moten, Theon Mouser, Attys. Kirby & Rosalind Muldrew, Eddie Hamilton Nelms, Shirley J. Nicholson, Jr., Eddie & Sharon Noel, Clyde E. Okiror,Drs. Shadrach & Linda Oliver, Verna Davis Ollie, Fred & Rose Orr, Gayle Owasoyo, Dr. Joseph & Philomena Owens, Ronald C. Page, Mary J. Paige, Queen E. Pearson, Earnestene Pighee, Timothy & Veronica Pippen, Delois Pollins, Bobbie J. Prime-Wright, Stacie N. Rainey, Torrence L. Ramey, Rev. Timothy & Flora Rancifer, Jr., Theodore & Marvise Rasberry, Minnie Reades, Roy Reed, Clyde H. Reed, Jr., Jesse M. Reeves, Bessie Riley, Deloris Roaf, Sonya Robins, Ruthie B. Robinson, Jr., Mark A. Roshell, Jr., Andrew & Edna Ruth, Mitzi S. Ryan, Vivian C. Sanders, Ora L. Scott, Theran & Rachel Seals, Odell Shackelford, James
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ROAR Fund Shannon-Gragg, Tenita Sherrod, Eddie Simpson, Jr., Earnest Sims, Jerelyn Sims-Davis, Edith Sisk, Waymond O. Skipper, Dianne L. Smaller, Floyd Smith, Angela White Smith, Louisa J. Smith, Rose M. Stackhouse, Frances C. Starks, Jacob Stedman, George Stephens, Avery W. Stewart, Debra R. Stovall, Charles J. Straughter, George Suber, Willie R. Swain Jr., Augustus Swift, Roger & Johnnie Taylor, Kelley M. Taylor, Raymond C. Terrell, Jethro Thomas, Aaron Thomas, Hazel Thomas, LaToya Thompson, George B. Thompson, Larry J. Thompson-Bowens, Carla J. Thrower, Don Townsend, Stanley & Cheryl Turman, Carolyn Waddell, Frances Harris Walker, Darnell A. Wallace, Doris Wallace, LTC Kenzie & Sharon Walter, Kathy V. Wangila, Grant Washington, Frank & Mayor Shirley Watkins, Willard Watley, Ray Watson, Brenda A. Watson, Lola B. Waymon-Mills, Delois E. Weathersby, Florence O. Webster, Jr., Monroe P. Wellenberger, John A. Westbrook, Louise White, Jeri R. White, Lewis Whiteside, Atty. Dannelle Walker Whitfield, George W. Wiley, Paul L. Wiley, Ruthie R. Williams, Brian T. Williams, Daniel L. Williams, Herbert D.
Williams, Lonnie Williams, Redona L. Williams, Ruby S. Williams, Sr., Jerry W. Willis, Ciera J. Wilson, Gloria I. Wilson, Henri Etta Wilson, Mildred C. Winfrey, Lee Wolfe, Margaret Wright, Joe L. Wright, Robbie D. Young, Myrtle Zeigler, James & Rosalind
Football Investment & Scholarship Fund The Football Investment & Scholarship Fund was established to build a scholarship fund benefitting football studentathletes. It allowed 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. Alexander, Justine L. Allen, Nadine D. Bell, Drs. James & Josephine Bennett, Elbert Brown, Teresa A. Carr, Dr. Robert & Angela Cason, Jackey Coggins, James & Tina Coleman, Monte & Yvette Dancy, Dr. T. Elon Davis, Audrey & Flossie Dorsey, II, Frank D. Epperson, Gregory Evans, Kimberly Gilmore, Curley Jean Hamiter, Theo & Jeanetta Hardy, Lonza Hendrix, LaDonna Humphrey, James & Ollie Jasper, Lucille Jones, Mary Larry, Tanya Lassiter, Helen Lott, Robert & Rose Luedtke, John F. Martin, Brenda A.
May, J. Thomas & Kathryn May, Jared & Patricia Pighee, Timothy & Veronica Ramey-Moore, Mable Rogers, June N. Salley, Dr. Roy T. Sanders, Patrick W. Simmons, Dr. Michael & Catherine Stanfield, Ka’Lisa Swain, Jr., Augustus Taylor, Carolyn J. Taylor, Reginald & Margaret Thompson, Robert & Carolyn Trice, Jennifer L. Turman, Carolyn Turner, Cleophis & Ardelia Kay Turner, O. J. & Earsline UAPB Letter A Club Vaughan, Joyce Bracy Washington, Paulette R. White, Byron N. Wilder, Bill Williams, Brian T.
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Pictured here are the individuals who helped provide scholarship dollars to students with limited options for financial assistance.
ROAR: Reaching Optimal Academic Readiness In the 145 years that the University has existed, over 26,000 individuals have received the best higher education possible. ROAR keeps the momentum going!
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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 The late Eric Julius Betton The late Daisy B. Bivens 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 Arthur K. Fullerton Mr. & Mrs. Albert Golden The late Dr. Butler & the late Charlie S. Henderson The late 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 “JoJo” 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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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, extra-curricular 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, 2017 - June 30, 2018.
UNIVERSITIES HIGHEST PRIORITIES
Abedi, Dr. Sharokh Alexander, Justin Allen, Emma Awopetu, Dr. Lawrence Blake, Jenise Bracy, Carl & Katherine Britt, Jo Ann Bumpers, Michael & Tiffany Butler, Zachariah Carlton, Lew Cavaness, Carmelita Coleman, Dr. Janice Crabb, Gwen Cunningham, Devon Eggleton, Dr. Michael Farmer, Alicia Fernandez, David Flowers, Kriste Fontenette, Edward Fulton, Willie & Erica Gary, Cheryl Gates, Dr. L. T. Gragg, Tenita Hameth, Reginald & Jasmine Hildreth, Laura Hurt, Burnell & Sarah Hynes, Gerald Johnson, Dr. Jerrell Jones, Drs. Christopher & Jerrilyn Kelley, Marshall King, Roderick Knowlton, Tracy Manoharan, Dr. Muthusamy McKinney, Edward
Oliver, Dr. Valandra Pittman, Lamar Raykou, Dr. Ivan Roshell, Latarsha Roulhac, William & Libra Russ, Pamela Sanders, Harold & Dora Smith, Kala Smith, Rose State Farm Company Stewart, Dr. Andrea Taylor, Reginald & Margaret Torrence, Dr. William Tucker, Gary & Easter Victorian, Alexis Walker, Dana Watson, Lola Williams, Shirley Woods, Kristy Wylie, Felicia GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP
Aldridge, Frank A. Alexander, Bennie S. Alexander, John & Margaret Alexander, Justin L. Allen, Dr. Christopher S. Allen, Mitzy Marie Allen, Sylvester & Robin Altheimer, Dr. Rosenwald D. Alumni Chapter - Memphis Alumni Chapter - Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Anderson, Clyde Anderson, Jacqueline Andrews, James H.
Anthony, Betty J. Hayes Armstrong, Dr. Wanda Liddell Arrington, Dr. Alfred Baker, Karen N. Barnes, Pamela R. Barr, Dr. Marian Beasley, Rosetta L. Beaulieu, Brent Bender, Marrika Blackshear, Patsy Block, Allie P. Blood-Fuller, Annie L. Boeing Company Bradley, Gail Holeman Brasfield, Curtis G. Bridges, Markell Brown, Eldridge A. Brown, Honorable Waymond M. Brown, Marie Brown, Teresa Brown, Timothy E. Brown,Jr., O. D. & Teresa Burks, Shealine L. Campbell, Louise Carlton, Loriece M. Carter, Violet T. Chambers, Judith A. Clemmons, Nakia S. Cooper-Martin, Willye Dalton Farms Davis, Audrey & Flossie Davis, Bessie Medley Davis, Dr. Leroy & Elaine Davis, Dr. William R. Davis, Jimmy N. Dendy, Patricia A. Denton, Dale Denton, Octavia J. Donaldson, Ivory & Maplean Drake, Ted N. Duncan, Narvell W. Eddington, Linda McGhee Evans, David & Peggy Evans, Danny & Sheila Everette, Antonio Ferguson, Terry J. Fiddmont, Dr. Fannie Finley, Maple Fisher, Patrice Flowers, Siony Foote, LaKesha Ford, Brandon K. Foster, Dr. Henry W. Frierson-Mitchell, Cynthia Gardner, Kenneth & Elaine Garner, Dr. LaTonya C. Garner, Lynnae Gates, Dr. L.T. Gay, Sadie General Electric
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GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP
Gibson, Lewis V. Gibson, Rev. Marcus J. Glover, Cathy Gordon, Lola Gray, Alonzo & Tuwana Greene, Tommy L. Hadley, Georgia T. Hairston, Rubie J. Hale, Dr. Joseph & Doris Haliburton, William Hardaway, Verline J. Harris, Anna M. Harris, Charles & Fannie Harris, Jaevonn M. Harrison, Dr. Bertha Neal Harvey, Carolyn F. Hayes, Patricia Heaggans, Raymond Hence, Catherine Hendrix, LaDonna K. Hester, Maryln Higgins, Shirley Howell, Trammell Hudgins, Willie & Catherine Humphrey, James O. Humphrey, Ollie R. Hunter, Cynthia Anderson Hunter, Katrina P. Ingram, Belinda F. Jacks, Theo Jackson, Ava F. Jarmon, Rita R. Gates Jenkins, Danny Johnson, Arnetta M. Johnson, Dennis Johnson, Dr. Calvin & Verbie Johnson, Dr. Helen F. Johnson, Dr. Jerrell J. Johnson, Jr, Andrew & Mae Clark Johnson, Peggy A. Johnson, Rashunda K. Jones, Bertha C. Jones, Curtis & Noveane Jones, David R. Jones, Dr. Shawndra D. Jones, Hugh G. Jones, James O.
Jones, Otis & LaDonna Jones, Stanten J. Kazi, Dr. Abul B. Kelley, Dr. Samuel L. Kilimanjaro, Dr. John M. Kinchen, Corless Kingston, Dr. Rebie R. Kinlow, Eugene Knox, Tolleicsa L. Kolen-Ellis, Eddie M. Kyles, Rubye R. Lacefield, Aretha D. Lacy, Annie B. Landers, Jonail Lee, John E. Legette, Liston Luckett, Kellye Luster, Dr. Brennon Martin, James & Paulette Martin, Lavoris Mason, Janet Massey, Rev. Leon & Delois Mazique, Barbara McCaskill, Audra L. McCastle, Thomas O. McCastle, Toni McCoy, James & Morlin McCree, Edwina F. McDonald, Johnnie B. McDonnell, Victoria McElroy, Piper McIntosh, Jean H. McIntosh, Tommy C. McKinney, Edward P. McNeal, Dr. Lewatis D. McRae, J. C. & Kay Meadows, Jr., Cardell Melton Morgan Mosley Jr., Franklin P. Moyer, Theon Nelson, Earnestine Nicholson Jr., Eddie Noel, Clyde E. Okereke, Mekka Olambiwonnu, Dr. Ola Orr, Gayle Osterloh, Henry J.
Overton, Benjamin Overton, Janet Lofton Owens Jr., Ralph & Brickett Page, Mervin L. Paige, Queene E. Palmer, Claudine W. Parker, Karla R. Paskel, Steven Paxton, Linda Jones Poe, Michelle L. Poindexter, Carnis L. Reed, Ulicious A. Riddick, Gloria B. Ridgell, Stephanie E. Riley, Yulanda Roberts, John H. Robinson, Elliott Chris & Kimberly Rogers, D’James E. Ruth, Mitzi S. Sanders, Carol J. Scott, Jason P. Scott, Joyce L. Scott, Priscilla Seals, Odell & Jacquelyn Shackelford, James A. Shahjahan, Perveen Sherrill, Dr. Edward & Marcie Sherrod, Eddie C. Smith, B. Winford Smith, Denika Smith, The late Joe C. Smith, Mary S. Smith, Rose M. Spearman, Kendra D. Stanfield, Ka’Lisa Starks, Waymon T. Stewart, Dr. Andrea Storey, James P. Strong, Ariel D. Stuckey, Beverly Stuckey, Glenn Taylor, Charles R. Taylor, Regina Taylor-Whitfield, Paula Terry, Larry Thomas, Dr. Godfrey J. Thomas, Elsie L.
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Thomas, Genevia Kelsey Thompkins, Kashonda Thurston, Linda Totten, Ranashia Totten, Roger & Willette Townsend, Stanley & Cheryl Trust, Fitzhugh Family Tucker, Easter Holly Tucker, Gary Turner, Colonel Carl E. Turner, Earsline Turner, O. J. & Earsline United Way of Greater Milwaukee Wade, Edward & Mary Walker, Girod C. Walter, Roy L. Ware, Alta R. Watkins, Dr. Willard Watkins, Ira B. Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Wheat, Dr. Janette R. Whitfield, Sherman A. Wilkerson, Randall & LaShawn Williams, Brian T. Williams, Claudia D. Williams, Cora H. Williams, Lonnie Williams, Naomi Williams, Tanyra Willis, Janice L. Wright, Simpson Wylie, Sherrie Yarbrough, Delano Yon, Kimberly A. Zeigler, Charles & Gwendolyn Lifeline Scholarship Fund Adams, Janet T. Alexander, Adrienne R. Alumni Chapter - Kansas City Benford, Gladys Bennett, Stephaney Blackshear, Lakilah S. Bohannon, Vera Y. Bradley, Charlotte A. Brookins, Dr. Danita Lynn
Butler, Zachariah Conley, Rita Cooper, Felicia Davis, Burnetta B. Davis, Rhonda J. Ellis Family Foundation Fisher, Patrice Garner, Todd W. Geater, Sheila Guy, Juneise Harris Harris, Tracie Hayes, Myisha L. Hoye, Tamirra Hatten Jackson, Courtney C. Jefferson, Christian Johnson, Nicole A. Jones, Amber N. Linton, Shakuntala M. Lovelady, Nakita N. Lyons, Byrhonda G. Matthews, Beverly McDade, Jenequel Lewis McDonald, Phyllis J. Moss, Audra Sneed Ogden, Jacqueline Owens, Victoria A. Reed-Dockett, Theresa Silcott, Tonia Sims, Kevin M. Smith, Annie E. Smith, Betty J. Smith, Patricia Smith, Tonya L. Smith-Curry, Kendra D. Sprinkle, LaShonda Wallace, Colandra Head Whitfield, Allister & Tammye Williams, Andrea Williams, Don H. Williams, Jr., Dr. Larry D. Young, Sharon
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. Some companies offer programs, which will match one-for-one, two-for-one, or three-for-one. The program may even extend to the employee’s spouse. This is an excellent way to multiply gift dollars and have a greater impact on academic programs. To take advantage of a company’s matching gift policy an employee may obtain a form from their company’s corporate giving office and send it in along with their gift.
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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 W.K. Kellogg Foundation
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-HONOREEDR. JOEL ANDERSON
-HONOREESCALVIN AND J A N E T TA B O O K E R
The 2018 Chancellor’s Benefit honored the five outstanding individuals pictured above. Proceeds from the Benefit were used for scholarships.
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-HONOREELJ RANDLE
Chancellors Benefit Sponsors -SPECIAL RECOGNITIONHENRY “HANK” WILKINS, III
Presenting Waste Management Double Diamond Calvin & Janetta Booker Diamond FBT Bank Wilkins Family and Slater Family Platinum Sponsorship Dr. Laurence & Mrs. Veronica Alexander JRMC Gold Sponsorship Arkansas Urology Blue Cross Blue Shield Nelson Architectural Group Relyance Bank
Southeast Arkansas College Thomas Groceries & Gifts Store U.S. Steel Corporation Bronze Sponsorship Dr. Carolyn Blakely Thomas & Janet Broiles Dr. & Mrs. Robert Carr, Jr. CDI Contractors East Harding Construction Company Flowers Medical Clinic Jackson-Randle Family Healthcare, P.L.C. Kilbert, Nate & Alyse Wells-Kilbert SDR Consulting Group, PLLC Smart Auto Group Samuel Turner, III, Architect Washington Construction Company Major Lafayette Woods, Jr., for Sheriff Campaign Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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