Lyon College Executive Vice President and Provost Kurt Grafton has announced the appointment of Donald R. Taylor as director of the Title III Thriving Scots Grant, effective January 2. Taylor, now in his 24th year…
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Lyon College in Batesville Podcasters Win Big at 2025 ARKAST Awards
Lyon College students, faculty, and staff earned top honors at the 2025 ARKAST Podcast Awards, taking home multiple awards during the second annual celebration held in November. The event, hosted by the Arkansas Podcast Collaborative,…
Lyon College Dental Research Highlights Link Between Oral Health and Alzheimer’s Disease
New research from the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine suggests that maintaining good oral health may play a significant role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other chronic conditions. Dr. Josh Landers,…
Diamond Wind Ensemble to Present Free Holiday Concert Sunday at Lyon College
The Diamond Wind Ensemble will welcome the community for a festive afternoon of music during its holiday concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, in the Sloan Auditorium of the Brown Fine Arts Center…
Lyon College Dental Students Collect 2,350 Food Items to Support Our House in Little Rock
Students from the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine have completed a major community service effort, collecting 2,350 food items for Our House in Little Rock—far surpassing their original goal. The project was spearheaded by…
Lyon College Students Create New Study Space in Derby Center Through Collaborative Campus Project
A once-overlooked corner inside Lyon College’s Derby Center for Science and Mathematics has been transformed into a welcoming new study space thanks to a collaborative effort led by Lyon students and faculty. The project, spearheaded…
Batesville Chamber’s WorkWired Program Reports Breakthrough Year in Local Career Pathway Development
WorkWired, an IMPACT Independence County initiative powered by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, is celebrating a major milestone—its first “Year of Wins” in building a coordinated, countywide effort to prepare every young person for…
Lyon College School of Dental Medicine’s Dr. Stefanie Leacock Receives National Biology Teaching Award
The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) has announced Dr. Stefanie Leacock, director of research at the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine, as the recipient of the 2025 Four-Year College and University Biology Teaching…
Lyon College in Batesville Student-Athletes Collect Over 200 Stuffed Animals for Angel Tree During Annual Furry Frenzy Toy Toss
The holiday spirit was on full display at Becknell Gymnasium as teddy bears and plush toys rained onto the floor during Lyon College’s annual Furry Frenzy Toy Toss, held during the Scots’ men’s basketball game…
Lyon College in Batesville to Hosts Annual Christmas Concert and Tree Lighting on Dec. 5
Lyon College will present its annual musical celebration with the Christmas Concert and Tree Lighting at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in Sloan Auditorium of the Brown Fine Arts Building, located at 2300 Highland Rd.…
