Uapb Chancellor'S Scholarship Gala Celebrates Philanthropy and Elegance

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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is honoring five people for their "extensive community involvement, philanthropic endeavors, and exemplary service to the community," per a release.

The recipients of the university's Chancellor's Scholarship Gala are: Rebecca Pittillo: President of the Blue & You Foundation, at Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Dr. Laurence & Veronica Alexander: Dr. George and Deloris Cotton, West Fraser Timber Company Ltd.

Rebecca Pittillo: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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