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Category: Black History Month
Friday, January 16, 2026
James L. ‘Skip’ Rutherford III Donates Black History Books to Lyon College Library, Bringing Donation Total to 82
In recognition of Black History Month in February, Batesville native James L. “Skip” Rutherford III, dean emeritus of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service and a member of the Lyon College Board of Trustees, has once again donated a curated selection of Black history books to the Mabee-Simpson Library at Lyon College.
This marks the fourth consecutive year Rutherford has contributed to the college’s Black History Collection; his donation now totals 82 v...
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Lyon College Invites Public to MLK Day Celebration, Black History Month Events
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The Lyon College Black Student Association and Black History Month Committee invite the campus and community to take part in a series of spring events focused on remembrance, celebration and community engagement.
The schedule begins Monday, Jan. 19, with the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m. in Patterson Dining Hall in Edwards Commons on the Lyon College campus, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville. The theme of this year’s program is “Mission Possi...
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Friday, September 19, 2025
Public Invited to Lyon College Faculty Colloquium on Post-Revolutionary America
Dr. Kieran O’Keefe, assistant professor of history, will present “Ending a Civil War: The Reintegration of Loyalists after the American Revolution” at a Lyon College Faculty Colloquium on Friday, Sept. 26, at 4 p.m. in the Nucor Auditorium of the Lyon Business and Economics Building, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville.
Part of Lyon College’s ongoing faculty research series, the free event is open to students, faculty, staff, and the community.
In his presentation, Dr. O&rs...
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Monday, February 3, 2025
James L. ‘Skip’ Rutherford III Donates Black History Books to Lyon College Library, Bringing Collection’s Total to 54
In recognition of Black History Month in February, Batesville native James L. “Skip” Rutherford III, dean emeritus of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service and member of the Lyon College Board of Trustees, has generously donated a curated selection of Black history books to the Mabee-Simpson Library at Lyon College.
This is the third consecutive year Rutherford has contributed to the collection, which now includes 54 volumes dedicated to celebrating an...
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Monday, January 27, 2025
Lyon College Sets Black History Month Events
Lyon College will honor Black History Month this February with a series of special events hosted by the Black Student Association (BSA) to celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans. All events are free and open to the public.
“The events planned by the BSA shine a light on the rich history and accomplishments of Black individuals while encouraging important conversations, enhancing cultural awareness, and building a stronger sense of community on our campus,” sai...
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