The newly renamed North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas is set to announce a new degree program partnership.
The full release from U of A NorthArk is below:
North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas (UA Northark) 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, April 30, the two institutions will unveil a program allowing UA Northark students to earn bachelor’s degrees in Harrison at one of the state’s lowest tuition rates.
The strategic partnership between UA Northark and UAM will integrate education and business programs, enabling UA Northark students to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration degree beginning in August 2026. Plans to add a Bachelor of Arts in K-6 Elementary Education degree are also underway. 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 April 30 at the John Paul Hammerschmidt Conference Room on UA Northark’s south campus. The event is open to the public and media, with leaders from both institutions scheduled to speak. Interview, photo and video opportunities will be available.
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