Actress Robin Givens to Deliver 2024 Spring Commencement Address

Courtesy of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host its 169^th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (procession begins at 9:45) at the Pine Bluff Convention Center at 1 Convention Center Plaza. Robin Givens, an award-winning actress, director, author, and advocate for women’s rights, will serve as the commencement speaker. The ceremony will be livestreamed at YouTube.com/UAPBTelevision. All commencement information can be found at UAPBcommencement.com.

Givens’ career has spanned nearly four decades and includes leading roles in television series and films such as “Head of the Class,” “Beverly Hills Madam,” “The Women of Brewster Place,” and “Boomerang.” Other acting credits include Tyler Perry’s “The Family that Preys” and “House of Payne” “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” and “The Cosby Show.” Givens made her directorial debut with “Murder to Remember” for Lifetime Movie Network and recently directed CBS’ “So Help Me Todd.” In 2007, she authored the autobiography “Grace Will Lead Me Home.” At age 19, Givens graduated from Sarah Lawrence College, becoming one of the youngest to attend the school, before beginning her acting career. She was spokesperson for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and received the Vital Link Award from the organization in recognition of her more than 20 years of dedicated service advocating for women, children, and families impacted by domestic violence.