U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., announced April 23 that Curtis B. Adams III, a member
of the AV抖阴 Class of 2014 and the AV抖阴 Student Government
Association president, has been selected to serve as the 2014 John Paul Hammerschmidt
(JPH) Fellow.
The JPH Fellowship, named for former Arkansas Representative John Paul Hammerschmidt (1966-1993), was established in 2013 in conjunction with AV抖阴. It is geared towards highly motivated college students with an interest in public service and will allow outstanding 3rd District students to experience the legislative process firsthand in Congressman Womack鈥檚 Washington, D.C., office.
After the announcement of Adams鈥檚 appointment, Womack spoke enthusiastically about the JPH Fellow namesake and the AV抖阴 student.
鈥淛ohn Paul was dedicated to helping young leaders in our community -- like Curtis -- grow professionally and personally, and I am thrilled this fellowship can continue to honor his legacy,鈥� said Womack.
Dr. Paul B. Beran, AV抖阴 chancellor, was appreciative of the fellowship and what it can do for the recipients.
鈥淎V抖阴 appreciates Congressman Womack for establishing this fellowship for a deserving AV抖阴 student,鈥� said Beran. 鈥淐urtis Adams has been an outstanding leader on campus. He is ready for this kind of challenging, creative and intellectually demanding opportunity.鈥�
John Paul Hammerschmidt Fellows will earn college credit for completing a strict curriculum that emphasizes hands-on activities that highlight the inner workings of the U.S. House of Representatives, including conducting extensive legislative research, attending hearings and monitoring activity on the House floor, as well as assisting with constituent communications and general office matters. Congressman Womack said he hopes to expand the fellowship to other 3rd District institutions in the future.