Lyon College has named Dr. Montrose A. Streeter its new dean of students, bringing more than 20 years of higher education leadership experience to the Batesville campus. Dr. Streeter’s appointment became effective August 3, 2026.…
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Kristi Price Appointed Chief of Staff at Lyon College
Lyon College President Dr. Melissa Taverner has announced the appointment of Kristi Price as chief of staff, recognizing a longtime member of the Lyon community whose institutional knowledge, leadership experience and commitment to collaboration will…
ASU-Beebe Selected Again for National Metallica Scholars Initiative, Receives $50,000 Grant for HVACR Students
Arkansas State University-Beebe has once again earned national recognition after being selected to participate in the eighth year of the Metallica Scholars Initiative, a workforce development program funded by the members of the legendary rock…
Samuel McLelland Named General Counsel for Lyon College System Expansion
Lyon College has announced the appointment of Samuel McLelland as General Counsel, bringing extensive experience in law, government and higher education to the institution during a period of significant growth across Arkansas. McLelland will serve…
Lyon College to Host 53rd Annual Meeting of Arkansas Political Science Association featuring James L. Skip Rutherford III
Lyon College will host the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Political Science Association on March 6-7, welcoming faculty, students and scholars from colleges and universities across the region for two days of academic exchange…
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville and UAM Partnership Brings Bachelor’s Degrees in Business and Education to Batesville Campus
University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville and University of Arkansas at Monticello have announced a new partnership designed to expand affordable higher education opportunities in Arkansas. The agreement allows UACCB students to earn bachelor’s…
Lyon College Faculty Colloquium to Feature Archaeological Fieldwork Presentation in Batesville
Lyon College will host a Faculty Colloquium featuring Dr. Jason Kennedy, assistant professor of anthropology, on Friday, Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. in the Nucor Auditorium of the Lyon Business and Economics Building on the…
UACCB and UAM Announce New Bachelor’s Degrees in Business and Education
The UACCB UAM bachelor’s degrees partnership will be officially announced Thursday, February 26, expanding access to four-year degrees in Batesville. University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville and University of Arkansas at Monticello are launching…
Mary Justus Hired as Director of TRIO Student Support Services at Ozarka College
Ozarka College has announced the hiring of Mary Justus as Director of TRIO – Student Support Services, strengthening the college’s commitment to student achievement and access across North Central Arkansas. In her new role as…
Lyon College Names Caroline Sykes as Philanthropy Officer for School of Dental Medicine
Lyon College has named Caroline Sykes as the first dedicated philanthropy officer for its growing School of Dental Medicine in Little Rock. The appointment strengthens advancement efforts as the college expands its presence in central…
