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Category: Mabee-Simpson Library
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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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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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Kappa Sigma fundraising initiative for Mabee-Simpson Library honors Dr. Terrell Tebbetts
Lyon College is embarking on a transformative project to revitalize the Mabee-Simpson Library,envisioning it as the dynamic heart of academic life on campus—a modern Learning Commons.
Among those contributing to this inspiring effort is the Lambda Iota Alumni Chapter of the Kappa SigmaFraternity, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary at Lyon College. Members have initiated a fundraising drive to honor Dr. Terrell Tebbetts, Martha Heasley Cox Chair in American Litera...
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