The Hope Collegiate Academy will host an interest and information meeting for prospective students and families on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Johnny Rapert Library Auditorium at the UA Hope Campus.

The event is open to current 9th-grade students and their parents or guardians who want to learn more about the Hope Collegiate Academy and its opportunities. Attendees will receive an overview of the academy’s benefits, admissions requirements, and academic expectations.

The meeting will also include a guided tour of the academy wing, giving families a firsthand look at the learning environment and facilities.

The Hope Collegiate Academy is a partnership between the Hope Public School District and the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. The academy offers a three-year curriculum that allows students to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously. The collegiate academy saves students an average of $20,394 compared to the first two years at an Arkansas public four-year university.

To learn more, visit https://www.uaht.edu/academics/hope-collegiate-academy.php.

Contact Heather Flowers, Hope Collegiate Academy Director, at heather.flowers@uaht.edu or 870-722-8129, or Dr. Mikki Curtis, Dean of Secondary Programs, at mikki.curtis@uaht.edu or 870-722-8133 for more information.