UA Cossatot Chancellor Steve Cole shared information on the latest enrollment numbers, new educational programs, and collegiate sports added recently at UA Cossatot. Lion Cole introduced Justin Hinman, the new head soccer coach for the Colts and Lady Colts. The soccer program will begin this fall of 2023. Hinman discussed recruiting, scheduling, community involvement, and Samaritan Fields for the new season. The first match is scheduled for mid-August.
UA Cossatot announces its new partnership with Pilgrim’s Pride for its students and future students.
In May, Chancellor of UA Cossatot, Dr. Steve Cole signed an agreement with Pilgrim’s Pride in De Queen to be part of the local Better Futures program.
With this local program, any Pilgrim’s Pride employee and their dependents may attend UA Cossatot tuition-free for any field of study they choose.
According to Chancellor Cole, “It's a tremendous day for education in our region as this will open doors for hundreds, if not thousands, of Pilgrim's Pride employees and their family members. UA Cossatot is proud to partner with Pilgrim's Pride on this endeavor as it will be a game changer for many families and our economy as a whole."
This program will begin in fall 2021 and UA Cossatot will be working with Pilgrim’s Pride to establish a seamless recruitment and enrollment process. More information on the Better Futures program can be found at https://betterfutures.jbssa.com/.
