Melissa Taverner
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Lyon College Dental School to Welcome First Students in June
The school in Little Rock intends to improve the state’s dismal dental health statistics. Arkansas ranks last in the country in dental health and second to last in dentist-to-population ratio. read more >
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Lyon College Reveals Designs for Veterinary College in Cabot
The campus will also be home to Cabot Animal Support Services, which will provide students with hands-on learning experiences. Groundbreaking is set for this spring. read more >
Lyon College Dental School Receives Initial Accreditation, Plans to Welcome First Students in June
The opening of the state's first dental school will mark "a new era in oral health" for Arkansas, said Dr. Burke Soffe, dean of the school. read more >
Lyon College Receives $175K Grant from Teagle Foundation
Funding will be used for faculty development and stipends as the college launches the new core curriculum in 2025 and the Medical Humanities minor in 2024. read more >
Lyon College Partners With Arkansas State University-Newport for Pre-Nursing Pathway
The program aims to combine the strengths of both institutions and streamline the pre-nursing education experience. read more >
Lyon College Says Health Colleges Will Be in Little Rock, Cabot
The dental school will occupy seven floors of a building in the Riverdale area of Little Rock. read more >
Lyon College Ends Veterinary & Dental Schools Partnership With OneHealth
The two entities had planned to purchase the Heifer International campus in downtown Little Rock, but the deal fell through. read more >
Lyon College’s Institute of Health Sciences Eyes Cabot as Potential Location
A deal to put the school on the Heifer International headquarters campus in Little Rock fell through in November, and no new location has been announced. read more >
Lyon Keeps Eye on Heifer
Even after the deal to purchase the property fell through in November, the college still has Heifer as it's No. 1 pick for it's new location. read more >
Lyon Keeps Sights Set on Heifer HQ
Lyon's deal to buy the Heifer International HQ in Little Rock fell through last month, however the college still plans to move forward plan to put dental and veterinary schools at the downtown property. read more >
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Heifer International: Deal to Sell Headquarters Fell Through
Heifer International says that a plan for an entity affiliated with Lyon College of Batesville to purchase its headquarters campus in Little Rock has fallen through. read more >
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Lyon Site Plan Shows 5 New Buildings at Heifer Campus
Lyon College of Batesville shows off a proposed site plan for a reimagined, 28-acre site that's currently home to the headquarters of Heifer International. read more >
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Lyon College Partners With Cabot Animal Services on Veterinary Training
The two entities signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on community outreach, educational programming, and animal care and health management. read more >
Eleanor Green Named Founding Dean of Lyon College Veterinary School
She officially assumes the role on July 1 and will lead Lyon College’s request for accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association. read more >
Lessons Learned: Women in Business Offer Leadership Advice
Read what eight Arkansas women have to say about their management experience. read more >
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Lessons Learned: Keep Learning (Melissa Taverner)
Melissa Taverner joined Lyon College as provost in 2018 and was named president in 2022. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Lyon College Names Burke Soffe Dean of Dental School
Soffe said he hopes to develop not just a dental school, but a "dental home safety net" for the entire state. read more >
Lyon College Gets OK to Offer Dentistry, Veterinary Degrees
It brings the college a step closer to opening a campus in Little Rock. read more >
UAMS to Partner With Lyon College on Dental School
Lyon College will partner with UAMS to “identify opportunities for joint teaching, research, graduate education and professional development.” read more >
Entegrity Contracts Offer Lyon College $2.5M in Savings
The projects as a step toward the college’s sustainability goals, and part of an ongoing process. read more >
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