UAHT and UAM Announce Bachelor’s Degrees in Business and Education
January 16th, 2026 by
On Thursday, the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) announced a new partnership to enhance access to affordable higher education in Arkansas. The collaboration enables UAHT students to pursue bachelor’s degrees from UAM at some of the most affordable tuition rates in the state.
Through the partnership, UAHT students on both the Hope and Texarkana campuses can pursue bachelor’s degrees from UAM in business and education.
The Bachelor of Arts in K-6 Elementary Education degree program is scheduled to begin in May 2026, with the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program following in August 2026. Both offerings are pending approval from the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Higher Learning Commission.
The campus-within-a-campus model will offer students the opportunity to complete all four years of their degree on a UAHT campus, starting as UAHT students for the first two years before enrolling as UAM students for their junior and senior years. Students will pay UAHT tuition rates for the first two years of coursework and UAM tuition rates for their junior and senior years of coursework. Participants will have access to resources and services from both institutions and will receive an associate degree diploma from UAHT and a bachelor’s degree diploma from UAM upon graduation.
To assist with tuition costs, UAM will provide the Iron Horse Transfer Scholarship, a $3,000-per-semester award, to UAHT students who complete 55 credit hours and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. This scholarship helps ensure the bachelor’s degrees remain among the most affordable in Arkansas.
Laura Clark, interim chancellor of UAHT, highlighted the opportunities created by the partnership, stating, “This partnership with the University of Arkansas at Monticello creates real opportunity for our students by allowing them to complete two years in education or business at UAHT and then earn a bachelor’s degree from UAM without leaving our campuses. This partnership removes barriers for students, keeps them here and supports long-term workforce growth in our region.”
“The launch of our campus-within-a-campus model with UAHT marks a significant step forward in expanding access to affordable higher education in Arkansas,” said Dr. Peggy Doss, chancellor of UAM. “This collaboration effectively meets Arkansas’ workforce education needs by providing highly qualified teachers and skilled business professionals across the state. UAHT students can now pursue bachelor’s degrees in elementary education and business administration from UAM at one of the most affordable tuition rates in the state, thanks to the Iron Horse Transfer Scholarship. We are honored to work with UAHT to demonstrate the impact of collaboration between Arkansas higher education institutions, and we look forward to creating more opportunities for students in the future.”
The announcement occurred on the UAHT Hope campus on Thursday at the Hempstead Hall Rotunda, where both Clark and Dr. Doss delivered remarks and participated in a ceremonial signing of the partnership agreement.
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About UAHT
The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) is a public community college serving southwest Arkansas through world-class University of Arkansas System academic and technical education. UAHT connects students, employers, and community partners through affordable degree programs, workforce training, and student support services designed to promote student success and economic growth. The college is committed to being open-access, student-focused, versatile, and responsive to the changing needs of the region it serves. Founded in 1965 as Red River Vocational-Technical School, UAHT joined the University of Arkansas System in 1996 and expanded to Texarkana in 2012. With campuses in Hope and Texarkana, Arkansas, and online, UAHT provides accessible, high-quality education in a supportive learning environment that prepares students for careers, further education, and lifelong learning.
About UAM
The University of Arkansas at Monticello was established in 1909 and was formally known as the Fourth District Agricultural School, the Agricultural and Mechanical College of the Fourth District and Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College. The four-year institution is located in Monticello, Arkansas. In 2003, UAM expanded its mission to include vocational and technical education when the UAM College of Technology-Crossett and the UAM College of Technology-McGehee became part of UAM to create a comprehensive system of postsecondary education in southeast Arkansas.
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