High School Students

Womack to host U.S. Military Service Academy Day event on Saturday

On Saturday, April 20, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) will host a U.S. Military Service Academy Day event for high school students from the Third District. Students will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from the U.S. Military Service Academies, alumni, and current cadets to learn more about the application, nomination, selection, and appointment processes. Information about the Arkansas National Guard and scholarships available through local Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) programs will also be provided.

Invited organizations include:

Photo by Clay Banks

• U.S. Military Academy

• U.S. Naval Academy

• U.S. Air Force Academy

• U.S. Coast Guard Academy

• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

• Arkansas National Guard

• Arkansas Tech University Army (ROTC)

• University of Arkansas Army and Air Force (ROTC)

• University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Army (ROTC)

Saturday, April 20, 2024

1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. CT

Fayetteville High School (Cafeteria), 994 W Martin Luther King Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72701

This event is open to the public and media. Additional information on the U.S. Military Service Academy nomination process can be found here.

Bill granting parental leave for Arkansas high schoolers advances

KUAR | By Daniel Breen

A bill that would ensure a minimum period of leave for high school students after giving birth has advanced in the Arkansas Legislature.

Members of the House Education committee on Tuesday unanimously approved House Bill 1161 sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hudson, D-Little Rock.

Hudson said the goal is to help make it easier for students to graduate from high school while ensuring the best possible care for their child.

https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-07/bill-granting-parental-leave-for-arkansas-high-schoolers-advances