University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff News July 21, 2023 On Tuesday, July 18, philanthropists Bill and Sharri Jones '88 presented a $110,000 gift to UAPB at the J. Thomas May Field House on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) campus. The gift is for two separate allocations within UAPB Athletics, with $100,000 for a transformative renovation of the Golden Lions football team locker room and $10,000 dedicated to the Golden Lions golf program. The event included remarks from UAPB Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander, Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics and Director of Athletics Chris Robinson, Bill and Sharri Jones, Head Football Coach Alonzo Hampton, Golf Coach Roger Totten, and student-athletes. "This wonderful and generous gift provided to UAPB Athletics will greatly enhance the student-athlete experience, and we're grateful for the Jones' extraordinary generosity," said Chancellor Alexander. "Bill Jones and Sharri Jones have a deep-rooted connection with the university, and this latest gift, along with their previous generous donations, continues to contribute to the university's success and growth." "The support from Bill and Sharri Jones is a concrete testament to their belief in the combined power that athletics and education can have on students' time on campus and beyond," said Robinson. "With their exceptional contribution, UAPB can provide our Golden Lions football team with a state-of-the-art locker room that not only enhances the full student-athlete experience, but also reflects the dedication, passion, and excellence that our players put forth on the football field." "UAPB is truly a special institution, and we've seen the incredible impact it has had on students' lives," said Bill Jones. "We hope to provide current and future UAPB student-athletes with an environment that continues to contribute to their success with the renovation of the football team's locker room, and support of the golf program." "UAPB has been instrumental in shaping both my life and career, and it is our honor and pleasure to give back to my beloved alma mater to positively impact the lives of its student-athletes," said Sharri Jones. "We believe that these enhancements for UAPB Athletics will continue to elevate the educational and athletic experience." University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public comprehensive HBCU 1890 Land-Grant Institution. The University embraces its land-grant mission of providing cutting edge research, teaching, outreach, and service programs that respond to the social and economic needs of the state and region. Its mission is to promote and sustain excellent academic programs that integrate quality instruction, research, and student learning experiences responsive to the needs of a racially, culturally, and economically diverse student population. Ultimately, the University is dedicated to providing access and opportunity to academically deserving students and producing graduates who are equipped to excel through their contributions and leadership in a 21st century national and global community. LaTasha Denard Executive Assistant at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Phone: (678) 210-5801 ext. 102 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: ldenard@hbculibraries.org<http://mailto:ldenard@hbculibraries.org/> Follow us on our social media: [cid:image001.png@01D9BE25.43EB9400] [cid:image002.png@01D9BE25.43EB9400] [cid:image003.png@01D9BE25.43EB9400] [cid:image004.png@01D9BE25.43EB9400] Sandra Phoenix Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance<http://hbculibraries.org/> Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101 Mobile: (404) 702-5854 Web: hbculibraries.org<http://hbculibraries.org/> Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come. [cid:image005.gif@01D9BE29.A56D4A80]<https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/> [cid:image006.gif@01D9BE29.A56D4A80] <https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance> [cid:image007.png@01D9BE29.A56D4A80] <https://www.instagram.com/hbcu_library_alliance/> [cid:image008.gif@01D9BE29.A56D4A80] <https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/>