UAPB STEM Scholars Make History with Record Acceptance to Meharry Medical College

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

UAPB is excited to announce that six scholars from the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff STEM Academy have been chosen to attend Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. This marks the first time in the 21st century that UAPB has had this many scholars accepted to such a prestigious medical institution.

The UAPB STEM Academy is a specialized program aimed at nurturing educational growth and leadership skills tailored to each participant’s needs. Committed to offering support and fostering opportunities for academic and professional development, the STEM Academy strives to enhance the representation of underrepresented minority groups in STEM fields within Arkansas’ workforce, spanning from bachelor’s to doctoral degrees. The University of Arkansas Pine Bluff STEM Academy is funded through the National Science Foundation.

The scholars are Colby Britton, Forest City, AR; Genesis Jackson, Monticello, AR; Stephen Pinkins, Pine Bluff, AR; Re’Nyah Vincent, Monticello, AR; Ja’DeWalker-Wilson, Little Rock, AR; and Nicholas Rucker, Little Rock, AR.

All of the scholars have diligently worked to reach the next stage of their educational journey, and we could not be prouder of their achievements.