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Category: Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine
Monday, January 5, 2026
Lyon College Alumna Leah DiPietro Joins School of Veterinary Medicine as Philanthropy Officer
Leah DiPietro, '99, has joined the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine as its first dedicated philanthropy officer, bringing more than two decades of experience in communications across nonprofit, government and higher education organizations.
DiPietro most recently served as deputy director for Arkansas Tourism, where she spent more than 10 years working with journalists and tour operators from around the world to promote travel and visitation to The Natural State.
“I’m th...
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine Prepares for Comprehensive Accreditation Visit, Announces Four-Year DVM Curriculum
The Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine (LCSVM) has received official notice of its comprehensive accreditation visit in summer 2026 by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education (COE). This milestone marks a significant step forward in Lyon College’s efforts to establish the first private veterinary school in Arkansas.
In preparation for the visit, the LCSVM is developing a detailed self-study report that outlines its approach to implementing a Docto...
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Friday, June 20, 2025
A Heart for Animals, A Legacy for Arkansas: Martha Henry’s Lifelong Love of Animals Inspires Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
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At the end of a beautifully landscaped driveway, Martha Henry’s Sherwood home offers a quiet sanctuary where animals have always been part of the family. Deer wander through the shrubs as if they belong, and inside, a 17-year-old cat named Barney waits patiently for his daily treats and the affection he’s come to expect.
Inside, the walls are adorned with treasured mementos from her travels, alongside heartfelt tributes to the animals that have accompanied her through the years an...
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Thursday, June 12, 2025
Lyon College Breaks Ground on Veterinary School in Cabot
Lyon College officials, state and local leaders, and members of the Arkansas veterinary medicine community broke ground today on the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine in Cabot, marking a significant step in the College’s expansion into graduate health sciences and its effort to address Arkansas’s shortage of veterinarians.
The 17.5-acre Cabot campus includes both the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine and Cabot Animal Support Services. The veterinary school will o...
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation Donates $11 Million to Establish Shelter Medicine Program at Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine
Lyon College announced today an $11 million gift from the Arkansas Animal Rescue Foundation (AARF) to establish the Katharine Reese Shelter Medicine and Animal WelfareProgram at the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine. The donation will position Lyon College as a leader in shelter medicine and animal welfare, advancing veterinary education, outreach and community health across Arkansas.
The shelter medicine and animal welfare program will be located on theLyon Colleg...
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