LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced funding Friday toward a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff project.
The governor said the $3 million in funding was toward constructing the university’s Health and Wellness Center.
Officials said the money is part of the $36 million for the center, achieved through various funding sources, including a dedicated student fee, bonds and U.S. Department of Education Title III funds. When completed, the facility will offer services and co-curricular programs to support students, including a student success center, dining options and a comprehensive career services hub to guide students toward their professional goals.
The building will also house a new auditorium and multi-purpose facility.
Sanders said UAPB was the state’s foremost HBCU and deserved the support.
“As a Pine Bluff native, I know how important UAPB is to the success of that city and our entire state,” Sanders said. “I’ve been proud to support the school throughout my governorship and today, we are doubling down on that investment by providing $3 million for a new Health and Wellness Center.”
“The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff extends its gratitude to Governor Sanders and the Arkansas General Assembly for their commitment to addressing our campus needs,” UAPB Interim Chancellor Andrea Stewart said.
Officials said the university has a critical need to upgrade its facilities to serve students from the Delta and surrounding areas.