The University of Arkansas or UAPB was created in 1873 by an act of the legislature as a branch of the Arkansas Industrial University.
In 1972 the school became part of the University of Arkansas educational system adopting the university status.
UAPB athletics participate in the NCAA Division I-AA for football in the SWAC. As a highlight throughout the school’s history was the 2006 Season as the football team obtained the conference record and were present in the Championship game for the very first time. |