RCCA Annual Conference
Dates: September 16-18, 2026
Location: Northwest Mississippi Community College, Senatobia, MS
Submit your Call for Proposals here.
Deadline is June 30, 2026
We are excited to welcome you to the 2026 RCCA/ATEA National Conference hosted by Northwest Mississippi Community College.
This year’s conference will take place in Senatobia, Mississippi, a welcoming community just south of Memphis, rooted in the region’s rich heritage of agriculture, music, and education. The event will bring together educators, administrators, industry experts, and stakeholders who are dedicated to advancing rural education and strengthening the connections that empower our communities.
Thanks To Our Sponsoring Partners
Previous RCCA Annual Conference
2025 Annual Conference
This year’s Rural Community College Alliance Annual Conference, themed “Gateway to the Best: Show Me Rural Excellence,” celebrated the extraordinary innovation, resilience, and impact of rural community colleges nationwide. The event brought together educators, administrators, and advocates who shared a commitment to advancing opportunity, strengthening local economies, and empowering students in rural America. Through collaborative sessions, inspiring keynotes, and shared success stories, the conference showcased how rural institutions served as gateways not just to education, but to thriving communities and lasting change.
Highlights from our 2025 Annual Conference
