Pine Bluff Department News Today

When I worked for the federal government, I had the pleasure of working on a White House Economic Development (EZ/EC) Initiative. It was called the Federal Empowerment Zone program, administered through HUD and USDA but funded by HHS. During this experience, I learned the power of planning and the value of a comprehensive development plan.

Editors Note: At press time, the following events and meetings were known to be still scheduled. Organizers or appropriate officials are encouraged to contact Sandra Hope at shope@pbcommercial.com or use our newsroom email pbcnews@pbcommercial.com to make additions or changes.

Editors Note: At press time, the following events and meetings were known to be still scheduled. Organizers or appropriate officials are encouraged to contact Sandra Hope at shope@pbcommercial.com or use our newsroom email pbcnews@pbcommercial.com to make additions or changes.

Editors Note: At press time, the following events and meetings were known to be still scheduled. Organizers or appropriate officials are encouraged to contact Sandra Hope at shope@pbcommercial.com or use our newsroom email pbcnews@pbcommercial.com to make additions or changes.

Students and faculty of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Department of Human Sciences conducted a study abroad program in the East African country of Kenya. The program focused on community service and experiential learning.

Dr. W. Jinnings Burruss Jr., assistant professor of food service and restaurant management for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Department of Human Sciences, was recently awarded the Worldchefs Certified Master Chef credential. The World Association of Chefs Societies, also known as "Worldchefs," is a global network of more than 100 chefs associations that represents chefs at all levels and across all specialties worldwide.

Diann Williams retired Monday as the chair for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Department of Nursing.

Not long after receiving blessing from the Pine Bluff City Council, a new mural adorns the northern wall of a building at 300 S. Main St.

Erin E. Thayer has been appointed assistant professor of aquatic habitat restoration and management for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries.

Lewis Boykin was appointed extension associate of fish health for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries. He will be headquartered at the universitys Fish Health and Disease Diagnostic Laboratory in Lonoke.