The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) are set to announce a new partnership that will expand access to affordable higher education in Arkansas. On Thursday, February 26, the two institutions will unveil a program allowing UACCB students to earn bachelor’s degrees in Batesville at one of the state’s lowest tuition rates.

The strategic partnership between UACCB and UAM will integrate education and business programs, enabling UACCB students to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in K-6 Elementary Education degree starting in May 2026 and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree beginning in August 2026. Both degree programs are currently pending approval from the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Higher Learning Commission.

The partnership aims to leverage the strengths of both institutions and combine resources to support student success and improve college completion rates within the region.

The announcement will take place at 1 p.m. on February 26 at Independence Hall on the UACCB campus. The event is open to the public and media, with leaders from both universities scheduled to speak. Interview, photo and video opportunities will be available.

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About UACCB

The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville is a comprehensive two-year community college serving Independence County and the surrounding communities with both transfer and career-technical programs. Students can complete their first two years of a bachelor’s degree affordably and close-to-home, then transfer virtually anywhere. Students can also complete a credential in a variety of work-ready programs in allied health, welding, advanced manufacturing and more in a semester to one year. UACCB is a standout community college in Arkansas for student success and operational efficiency, delivering exceptional value in student outcomes like graduation and retention rates. For more information call (870) 612-2000 or visit www.uaccb.edu.

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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