Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) announced on Feb. 23 a new partnership with McKendree University that will provide students with a seamless pathway to earn a bachelor of science (B.S.) in agribusiness beginning fall 2026.
Through this partnership, students will complete their first two years of agriculture-related coursework at SWIC before transferring directly to McKendree University to complete the final two years of the bachelor’s degree. This collaboration expands access to affordable higher education while strengthening the agricultural workforce pipeline across southern Illinois and the greater Midwest.
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