PINE BLUFF, AR. - The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has announced the appointment of Michelle Corbin as the Academic Advisor.
 
Corbin, a native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, became familiar with the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) culture at just three years old. Growing up on the UAPB campus instilled in her an early understanding of the value of higher education, shaping her appreciation for learning and fostering a deep connection to her legacy.
 
Michelle's professional journey began in 2010 when she joined the U.S. Armed Forces as a Food Nutrition Specialist for the HHC 114 Aviation Unit at Camp Robinson, Arkansas. In this role, she was responsible for preparing nutritional meals and meal plans for her unit while pursuing additional military training to enhance her knowledge of military science and further her education.
 
In 2015, Ms. Corbin began her university career at UAPB as an Administrative Assistant in the School of Education. After graduating that same year, she transitioned to Enterprise Holdings Inc. as a Manager Trainee, managing three locations in the Southeast Region of Arkansas. The following year, Michelle joined Walmart Stores Inc. in Bentonville, Arkansas, as a Logistics Load Manager. Over three years, she oversaw logistics operations for five offices and managed daily operations for over 150 drivers in the Central Region of the United States, handling both dry and perishable goods.
 
After her tenure at Walmart, Michelle returned to Pine Bluff in 2018 to serve as the Disaster Program Manager for the American Red Cross of Arkansas. In this role, she participated in responses to three national disasters and served on the Task Force for Jefferson County for two years. Additionally, she was deployed as a Transportation Supervisor, managing daily travel operations for disaster response teams.
 
In 2021, Michelle returned to UAPB and worked in the School of Education as an Administrative Assistant II and III. There, she played a vital role in recruitment, travel coordination, educational initiatives, graphic design, and digital marketing. After two years, she returned to the athletic department to focus on areas that aligned with her career growth and development.
 
Looking to the future, Michelle is committed to advancing her education by completing a Master of Science in Computer Science and Technology by December 2025.