MONTICELLO — The University of Arkansas at Monticello is set to make history with the launch of its innovative UAM Collegiate Academy, which will be piloted in partnership with Drew Central High School.
This initiative marks the first time in Arkansas that a four-year university has partnered with a public school district to offer high school students a no-cost pathway to earning an associate degree before graduation. The UAM Collegiate Academy, which will begin in the fall 2026 semester, represents a bold reimagining of higher education and workforce preparation in the state.
Source: University of Arkansas at Monticello (July 28, 2026).