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SPRING 2025

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff--Spring 2025 Academic Excellence Highlights

PINE BLUFF, AR.- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) proudly celebrated the achievements of its Spring 2025 graduates during the commencement ceremony held on May 10 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. This momentous occasion honored the dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence of the graduating class. Among the distinguished graduates were recipients of the Chancellor's Medallion, the university's highest academic honor. Notably, Emma Peyton, a General Studies major from the Division of University College, and Che' Zidan Rochford, an Agricultural Business major from the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences, were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements. UAPB extends heartfelt congratulations to all Spring 2025 graduates. Your hard work and dedication have not only brought pride to the university but also set a strong foundation for your future endeavors. As you embark on the next chapter of your lives, may you continue to strive for excellence and make meaningful contributions to your communities.
 
Emma Peyton - Soccer | Chancellor Medallion
Cha Rochford - Men's Track | Chancellor Medallion
Rolando Jones - Football
Kristian Gammage - Football
Shawn Wilson - Football
Elijah Jenkins - Football
Antonio Johnson - Football
Courtney Van Buren - Football
Jeremy Baker - Football
Zach McGowan - Men's Track
Terrance Johnson - Men's Track
Genesis Joseph - Men's Track
Lyric Love - Women's Track
Lydie Maitre - Women's Track
Abigail Pinnock - Women's Track
Sheunia McFarlane - Women's Track
Alexia Dugan - Soccer
Janae Porter - Soccer
Kaitlyn Neely - Softball
Amari Broughton - Softball
Stephaine Okowi - Women's Basketball
Landon Jonson - Men's Basketball
Jaylon Nauden - Baseball
Gavin Terry - Baseball
Brant Voth - Baseball
Carlosa Rodriquez-Velez - Baseball
Jesus Riera - Baseball
 
 
UAPB proudly recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of its student-athletes during the Spring 2025 semester. These Golden Lions have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to academic success while balancing the demands of collegiate athletics.
 
Perfect Scholars: 4.0 Term GPA (Total Students: 49)
 
Congratulations to the following students who achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA this term—your dedication to academic excellence is truly commendable:
 
  1. D'Arrah Allen
  2. Ahmad Anderson
  3. Sydney Azuero
  4. Harish Balachandran
  5. Aydan Blair
  6. Dylan Booker
  7. Kaylon Bradley
  8. Danika Bryant
  9. Chasney Cooper
  10. Garrison Davis
  11. Danny Ducharme
  12. Robin Duzman
  13. Kenney Fabian
  14. Khari Fields
  15. Brooke Gonzalez
  16. Cadese Higgins
  17. Jaxson Isaac
  18. Landon Johnson
  19. Isaiah Jones
  20. Kaiel Kimble
  21. Liam Lindo
  22. Kavion Majors
  23. Shaunia McFarlane
  24. Nathan Monceaux
  25. Kaitlyn Neely
  26. Samantha Newman
  27. Jean-Louis Nunez
  28. Stephanie Okowi
  29. Aldo Olweny
  30. Lyric Perry
  31. Abigail Pinnock
  32. Heidi Price
  33. Denisse Quintanilla
  34. Jules De Reu
  35. Makaila Riedel
  36. Angelina Rivas
  37. Ashley Robinson
  38. Che Rochford
  39. Kamea Seunarine
  40. Dane Small
  41. Avindale Smith
  42. Leyone Smith
  43. Andrew Swadling
  44. Jamarkius Turner
  45. Ben Van Maanen
  46. Kentavious Veal
  47. Brant Voth
  48. Naiyestlie Ware
  49. Amad Anderson Jr.  

 
High-Achieving Student-Athletes
 
A special acknowledgment goes to the 148 student-athletes who earned a term GPA between 3.0 and 3.9. Your hard work, consistency, and perseverance in the classroom set a strong example of what it means to be a UAPB student-athlete.
 
 
Academic All-Stars: 4.0 Cumulative GPA (Total Students: 11)
 
We proudly honor the following student-athletes who have maintained a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA throughout their academic careers—an extraordinary accomplishment!
  1. Ben Van Maanen – Baseball
  2. Kentavious Veal – Baseball
  3. Garrison Davis – Football
  4. Robin Duzman – Men's Golf
  5. Chasney Cooper – Softball
  6. Heidi Price – Softball
  7. Angelina Rivas – Softball
  8. Kamea Seunarine – Softball
  9. Stephanie Okowi – Women's Basketball
  10. Makaila Riedel – Women's Soccer
  11. Che Rochford – Men's Track & Field
 
The academic excellence of our student-athletes continues to shine through the Spring 2025 semester. The following teams have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to balancing academic and athletic success, with impressive cumulative team GPAs:
 
  • Women's Cross Country – 3.93
  • Men's Golf – 3.75
  • Women's Soccer – 3.75
  • Softball – 3.56
  • Volleyball – 3.47
  • Women's Track & Field (Indoor/Outdoor) – 3.46
  • Baseball – 3.43
  • Men's Cross Country – 3.42
  • Men's Track & Field (Indoor/Outdoor) – 3.22
  • Football – 3.21
  • Men's Basketball – 3.14
  • Women's Basketball – 3.00
These results highlight the strong academic culture within our athletics department and the dedication of our coaches, academic support staff, and, most importantly, our student-athletes. We applaud all our student athletes for their unwavering commitment to excellence—both on the field and in the classroom. Your achievements continue to bring pride to UAPB and inspire the entire Golden Lion community.

Academic Progress Rates (APR) on the Rise Across UAPB Athletic Programs
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) continues to demonstrate strong academic commitment among its athletic programs, as evidenced by recent Academic Progress Rate (APR) data. Several teams achieved perfect single-year APR scores of 1000 for the 2023–2024 academic year, including Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Track, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track, and Women's Volleyball. Notably, Men's Cross Country also achieved a perfect multi-year APR of 1000, indicating sustained excellence over time.

The Academic Progress Rate (APR) is a metric used by the NCAA to monitor the academic performance and retention of student-athletes. Each student-athlete can earn up to two points each term: one for staying enrolled in school and another for maintaining academic eligibility. A team's APR is calculated by dividing the total points earned by the total points possible and multiplying by 1,000. A perfect APR score is 1000, and teams must maintain a multi-year average of at least 930 to avoid penalties, such as reduced practice time or postseason ineligibility.

APR Progress from 2021–2022 to 2023–2024
Since 2021, UAPB has demonstrated noticeable academic improvement across multiple sports, as reflected in both single-year and multi-year APR scores. This sustained progress reflects the university's commitment to academic excellence in athletics. The Football APR single year score has increased from 18 points from 2021/2022 to 2023/2024. The UAPB SAAS team has been able to assist with increasing multi-years APR Scores by 118 points across 14 sports.
 
 
 
 
 
APR Scores by Sport – 2023–2024
Sport Single Year Multi Year
Men's Cross Country 1000 1000
Men's Golf 1000 992
Men's Track 1000 991
Women's Basketball 982 956
Women's Cross Country 1000 977
Women's Softball 1000 949
Women's Soccer 962 964
Women's Track 1000 970
Women's Volleyball 1000 968
Baseball 953 936
 






 

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