John Brown University

On April 3, John Brown University President Chip Pollard announced that the university will begin offering a Bachelor of Science in professional flight in fall 2025.

About one in five public schools in Arkansas are using a four-day school week. A bill in the legislature could put a halt to that.Plus, a new major at John Brown University will take flight this fall and an update on Arkansas Children’s expansion across the state.

The program is in partnership with Springdale-based flight school AIRO.

Nursing students at John Brown University participated in a mass casualty simulation exercise to prepare for working during an emergency.

The bachelor’s degree will be offered beginning fall 2025.

College classes are starting back up, and enrollment is holding strong at institutions across the region.

Today on The Outline: Considering numbers across the state, such as a $17.6 million grant UAMS will use to introduce more primary care physicians to the state. Plus, looking forward to a gong orchestra's return to downtown Fayetteville and Bentonville's annual leaf collection.

Today on The Outline: Ozarks at Large considers the numbers in today's headlines, including the acreage of ExxonMobil future lithium wells, the net income loss for Tyson Foods and early votes in Fayetteville's special election.

Today on The Outline: The Arkansas Razorback soccer team will face Pittsburgh in the NCAA Tournament’s second round Friday night. Also, John Brown University women's soccer team heads to the NAIA National Tournament. Plus, the League of Women Voters of Washington County held a fun run this past weekend.

Today on The Outline: Political hopefuls are filing paperwork for candidacy at the State Capitol. Also, early voting begins today for smaller issues and races around the state. Plus, Gov. Sanders endorses Donal Trump.