The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) Annual Fall Homecoming Week 2022 is counting down to seven days of festivities. This year’s theme, “UAPB Golden Lion Nation: One Team. One Roar,” kicks off the week on Sunday, October 2, and leads the charge to the Homecoming Day parade, game, and halftime activities on Saturday, October 8, 2022.
Simmons Bank Field is the site for welcoming students, alumni from around the world, faculty, staff, sponsors, and fans to cheer on the match between the UAPB Golden Lions and Texas Southern University Tigers.
The UAPB Homecoming Committee shares the following official UAPB Homecoming Week activities schedule.
Sunday | October 2
UAPB Day – Homecoming Kickoff · 10:30 a.m.
Full Counsel Church Pine Bluff
517 Cherry Street | Pine Bluff, AR
Gospel Extravaganza · 7:00 p.m.
W.E. O’Bryant Bell Tower | UAPB Campus
Monday | October 3
Paint the Paws · 10:00 a.m.
L.A.” Prexy” Davis, Sr. Drive | Pine Bluff, AR
Comedy Show · 7:00 p.m.
W.E. O’Bryant Bell Tower | UAPB Campus
Tuesday | October 4
Black & Gold Rally · 11:00 a.m.
W.E. O’Bryant Bell Tower | UAPB Campus
Midnight Breakfast: Chicken & Waffles 10:00 p.m. – Midnight
W.E. O’Bryant Bell Tower | UAPB Campus
Wednesday | October 5
UAPB Coronation Ceremony · 7:00 p.m.
Pine Bluff Convention Center | 1 Convention Center Dr | Pine Bluff, AR
Thursday | October 6
Homecoming Alumni Golf Tournament · Tee Time: 8:30 a.m.
Pine Bluff Country Club | 1100 W 46th Ave | Pine Bluff, AR
In the Clutch – UMCC Sports Exhibit Opening · 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
University Museum & Cultural Center | UAPB Campus
UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association Mtg · 1:00 p.m.
Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Building
211 West Third Avenue | Pine Bluff, AR
Alumni / Student Reception · 5:00 p.m.
UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association Building
27 Watson Boulevard | Pine Bluff, AR
Bonfire · 8:30 p.m.
Kenneth L. Johnson, Sr. HPER Complex parking lot | UAPB Campus
Da Yard JamFest – Men’s & Women’s Basketball Preseason Festival · 10:00 pm
Kenneth L. Johnson, Sr. HPER Complex | UAPB Campus
Friday | October 7
Alumni Assembly · 9:00 a.m.
Simmons Bank Field Parking Lot | UAPB Campus
Student Cookout · 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
W.E. O’Bryant Bell Tower | UAPB Campus
Annual Alumni Luncheon and Meeting · Noon
John W. Fallis Waterfront Meeting Facility. Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Regional Park
UAPB Greek Show · 7:00 p.m.
Pine Bluff Convention Center | 1 Convention Center Dr | Pine Bluff, AR
Saturday | October 8
First Annual 2 Mile Walk/Run · 7:00 a.m.
Start and Finish at UAPB ROTC Building | 1508 University Dr | Pine Bluff, AR
Homecoming Parade · 9:45 a.m.
Downtown Pine Bluff, AR | Main Street. Begins at Martin and Main Streets
Homecoming Game – UAPB Golden Lions vs. Texas Southern · 2:00 p.m.
Simmons Bank Field | UAPB Campus
Yard Jamz · 10:00 p.m.
W.E. O’Bryant Bell Tower |UAPB Campus
More information about UAPB’s Homecoming Week is available at www.uapb.edu/homecoming.
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