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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Lyon College Sets Annual Burns Night Celebration for Saturday, Feb. 21

Lyon College will celebrate its annual Burns Night on Saturday, Feb. 21, in the Scottish Heritage Building on the Lyon College campus, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville. The event was originally set for Jan. 24 but rescheduled because of the forecast of inclement weather.

With its roots in the Presbyterian Church, Lyon College embraces its rich Scottish heritage and is proud to be among those who lift up the memory of Robert “Rabbie” Burns by hosting a Burns Night supper and cèilidh.

Burns was an 18th-century Scottish writer who is widely regarded as the poet laureate of Scotland. His ability to synthesize and verbalize the Scottish condition led to his becoming the voice of the Scottish people, and he is remembered for the romanticism and sincerity of his words.

Burns wrote lyrics to traditional Scottish folk tunes, many of which—such as “Auld Lang Syne”—are sung today. Although he died young, his memory lives on through those who gather to celebrate him.

This gala fundraiser for student scholarships will include a dinner of the finest Scottish food and drink, a Scotch whisky tasting, reading of Burns poetry, Scottish country dancing, and music from the Lyon College Pipe Band. Entertainer and bagpipe educator Dr. Patrick Regan will serve as master of ceremonies.

There will be a reception at 6 p.m., with dinner and a program at 7 p.m.

"We hope you will join us for an unforgettable evening of tradition and revelry at our annual Burns Night celebration,” said Jimmy Bell, director of the Scottish Heritage program at Lyon College. “Let the warmth of friendship, the joy of music, and the spirit of Robert Burns fill the air. “Let’s share in the magic of the haggis, the poetry, and the lively company that makes Burns Night a cherished tradition. Slàinte mhath (good health)!"

Tickets are $65 per person or $455 for a table of eight. For tickets,visitwww.lyon.edu/burnsnight.

Posted by Carol Langston at Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Burns Night Scottish Heritage Program

Lyon College announces 165 Scots have been named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List

Lyon College is happy to announce that 138 Scots have made the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Students must earn a 3.75 or higher GPA and take a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester to appear on the list.

Students from Arkansas include the following:

Arkadelphia
Haven Cooper

Ash Flat
Cash Arnhart

Bald Knob
Randy Holder
Yovani Marquez

Batesville
Joseph Wallis
Luke Beeser
Catherine Bulmanski
Elsa Carpenter
Hannah Cherwien
Julia Corbett
Kelsey Dillinger
Ally Drake
Arden Fraiser
Lizzy Grafton
Greta Jones
Wes Lange
Fabian Martinez
Chaney McCance
Mattie McClung
Ashley Miller
Allie Page
Ava Rose
Avri Rudisill
Asalee Russell
Lauren Smotherman
Shaela Williams

Bauxite
Robert Lee

Beebe
Kailey Stigler

Bella Vista
Richmond Soedjede

Benton
Korben Landers
Eli Lupton

Cabot
Emily Berry

Calico Rock
Zane Fountain

Cave City
Chance Lopez
Lillian Williams

Cave Springs
Landon Ayala

Centerton
Megan Bean

Charlotte
Xavier Jackson

Clinton
Brooklynn Collins
Jacob Hutto
Nathan Hutto
Catherine Mills

Concord
Sienna Morris

Conway
Zoe Anderson
Laila Foster

Crossett
Dylan Coody

El Dorado
Lee Jacobs

Evening Shade
Deidra Jones
Samantha Love

Fayetteville
Isaac Cottle

Flippin
Madeline Hopson

Fort Smith
Reyleigh Twist

Fox
Trampas Stubbs

Glenwood
Brody Tucker

Greenbriar
Lauren McCool

Harrison
Levi Neal

Heber Springs
Delacey Kell
Skylar Ogle

Hensley
Cynthia Garner

Horseshoe Bend
Zoe Papazoglou

Houston
Fallon Lancaster

Imboden
Gwen Rickey

Jacksonville
Lisa Meadows

Jonesboro
Hannah Davison
Jayden Hughes
Hudson Rogers
Atlas Wilbanks

Judsonia
Timothy Barry
Jillian Wood

Little Rock
Caleb Collins
Natalya Kaza

Lockesburg
Cole Binkley

Lowell
Aidan Linson
Ryan Russell

Mammoth Spring
Rayne Wilson

Marianna
Carsyn Gore

Marion
Olivia Jones
Margaret McCollum
Connor Taylor
Sarah White

Mount Pleasant
Peyton Foster
Seth Moore

Mountain View
Beau Turner

Newark
Kloee Wood

Newport
Brady Cook
Ella Howard
Taydem Ware

Norman
Norah Kopkau

Oxford
Rose Nohr

Paragould
Landon Jackson
Parker Thompson

Piggott
Joseph Carpenter

Pocahontas
Makenzie Massey

Russellville
Lauren Couture

Sage
Sarah Ballard

Searcy
Luv Patel
Salem Powell

Sheridan
Aleecia Lewis

Smithville
Brooklyn Penn

Southside
Jackson Brock
Molly Settimio

Stuttgart
Emilee Simpson

Sulphur Rock
Bryceton Church

Van Buren
Rylee Smith

Violet Hill
Annie Blevins

Students from out-of-state include the following:

Huntsville, Alabama
Jessica Steele

Prattville, Alabama
Jasmine Goodrum

Phoenix, Arizona
Jessica Birk

Fresno, California
Tky Posey

Los Angeles. California
Xavier Sorrell

Sarasota, Florida
Daniel Pasztor

Alpharetta, Georgia
Kennedy Warren

Villa Rica, Georgia
Destinee Flowers

Zachary, Louisiana
Kaysharia Woods

Damascus, Maryland
Novalee Lackey

Hillsboro, Missouri
Caleb Quigley

Holcomb, Missouri
Leandra Kennedy

Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Whitney Mitchell

Republic, Missouri
Molly Mason

Scott City, Missouri
Luke Umfleet

Springfield, Missouri
Eden Olson

Coldwater, Mississippi
Christina Jeter

Edmond, Oklahoma
Cheyenne Matthews

Owasso, Oklahoma
JacieLynn Crapse

Jackson, Tennessee
Seth Allen

Lebanon, Tennessee
Yasmin Corralejo

Angleton, Texas
Savanna Lopez

Argyle, Texas
Thomas Irwin

Carrollton, Texas
Jada-Lynn King

Flowermound, Texas
Jimmy Hammond

Fort Worth, Texas
Sidney Milligan

Frisco, Texas
Emily Betzold
Tyler Mohr

Greenville, Texas
Kassi Patton

Gunter, Texas
Jordan Villagrana

League City, Texas
John Waltzer

Mansfield, Texas
Bradley McLemore

Mesquite, Texas
Peyton Richardson

Nacogdoches, Texas
Avery Fuller

Rowlett, Texas
Rylie Williams

Texarkana, Texas
Cade Roberts

International students include:

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Inaki Terra

Caba, Argentina
Tiago Donadon

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Lucca Torres

São Paulo, Brazil
Diego Dos Santos
Victor Dos Santos
Henrique Arruda Santos Megale

Vitria, Brazil
Gabriel Rangel de Castro Souza

Samborondon, Ecuador
Roman Magnanelli Castro

Cologne, Germany
Johanna Zocholl

Pedaso, Italy
Cristian Del Gobbo

Bagmati, Nepal
Kareena Tamang

Bharatpur, Nepal
Surendra Gharti

Damak, Nepal
Jenish Basnet

Dhading, Nepal
Moti Gurung
Prabhat Khatiwada

Dhanusha, Nepal
Karuna Shah

Jhapa, Nepal
Samankita Subedi

Karnali, Nepal
Shristi Thakuri

Kathmandu, Nepal
Nitesh Bhatta
Avash Lamichhane

Nawalparasi, Nepal
Riya Thapa

Parbat, Nepal
Shiwani Pokhrel

Pokhara, Nepal
Puja Shah
Sajani Sharma

Posted by Colton Strader

Academic Services dean's list

Monday, January 12, 2026

Arkansas Oral Health Coalition Honors Drew Ramey with Statewide Oral Health Promotion Award

Drew Ramey of the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine has been named the recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Oral Health Promotion – Individual Award by the Arkansas Oral Health Coalition, recognizing his long-standing leadership and impact on oral health initiatives across the state.

The award was announced at the 2025 Oral Health Summit in Little Rock after a competitive nomination and review process conducted by the Arkansas Oral Health Coalition. Excellence in Oral Health Promotion awards honor individuals and organizations that make outstanding contributions to improving oral health in Arkansas.

“For many years, Drew has been a steady, energetic force in efforts to improve oral health throughout Arkansas,” said Caleb Stanton, executive director of the Arkansas Oral Health Coalition. “His leadership, commitment and willingness to work quietly but effectively behind the scenes have shaped the landscape of oral health in our state in significant ways.”

A longtime and active member of the coalition, Ramey has played a key role in advancing initiatives that strengthen oral health programs, expand access to care and build collaborative partnerships statewide. Ramey serves as a strategy adviser for the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine.

“Colleagues consistently describe him as someone who brings people together, builds genuine partnerships, and encourages others to grow and lead with confidence. He prefers to let the work speak for itself or to deflect praise to others, which speaks so well of the genuine heart behind his efforts,” Stanton said.

Among his most notable contributions, Ramey helped advance legislation that set the stage for establishing a dental school in Arkansas, a milestone expected to have a lasting impact on the state’s oral health workforce and access to dental care. He also championed legislation to improve dental services for individuals with special needs, helping ensure more equitable access to quality care.

“Drew embodies the mission and values of the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine,” said Dr. Burke Soffe, founding dean of LCSDM. “His dedication to improving oral health across Arkansas, combined with his humility and collaborative spirit, makes him an extraordinary leader and advocate. This recognition is well deserved, and we are proud to have him as part of our institution.”

"I am very thankful for the recognition from the Oral Health Coalition,” Ramey said. “There are so many people who are trying to make a difference. Helping to create the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine will likely be the most important contribution I will make to the profession of dentistry. This award will be a reminder that I am just one of many over many years who will never rest when it comes to improving oral health."

For more information about the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine, visit lyon.edu.

Posted by Carol Langston at Monday, January 12, 2026

Lyon College School of Dental Medicine

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Lyon College Department of Nursing to Host Clinical Skills Expo on Feb. 2

The Lyon College Department of Nursing will host its first-ever Clinical Skills Expo on Monday, Feb. 2, giving current nursing students a hands-on jump start on clinical patient care while offering area high school students a fun, up-close look at the nursing profession.The event was originally scheduled for Jan. 26 but was rescheduled because of the threat of inclement weather.

The expo will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Lyon College campus and will include approximately 60 visiting high school students, in addition to Lyon College nursing students. The event is designed to provide hands-on training in essential clinical skills required at the beginning of nursing education and practice.

During the expo, participants will rotate through skill-based learning stations focused on foundational patient care techniques. Training will include vital signs, head-to-toe assessments, medical history and patient intake, urinalysis, hand hygiene, bloodborne pathogens, and proper use of personal protective equipment, including donning and doffing sterile gloves. Students will also practice CPR and choking response, learn to recognize warning signs in patients, and gain introductory experience drawing and interpreting blood values.

In addition to technical skills, the expo will emphasize professional nursing knowledge, skills and attitudes, including service learning, ethical standards outlined in the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, HIPAA compliance, cultural and spiritual competence, and professional expectations related to appearance, flexibility, humility and unconditional acceptance.

“The Clinical Skills Expo allows our nursing students to build confidence and competence before entering clinical settings,” said Dr. Rebecca Le, director of nursing education at Lyon College. “By practicing these skills in a supportive, hands-on environment, students are better prepared to begin patient care, while our visiting high school students gain an authentic look at what nursing education involves.”

The event reflects Lyon College’s commitment to experiential learning, clinical excellence and community engagement, while strengthening the pipeline of future healthcare professionals.

For more information about the expo, please contact Dr. Rebecca Le at Rebecca.Le@lyon.edu.

at Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Nursing Department

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Lyon College Invites Public to MLK Day Celebration, Black History Month Events

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 Possible.”

The keynote speaker will be the Honorable Marion A. Humphrey Sr., a former Lyon College trustee, retired circuit court judge and longtime pastor. Humphrey served as a circuit court judge for Pulaski and Perry counties from 1993 to 2010, following four years as a Little Rock municipal judge. For more than 40 years, he has shepherded Allison Memorial Presbyterian Church in Little Rock while also distinguishing himself as an attorney and public servant.

Admission to the MLK Day luncheon and program is free, but tickets are required and may be reserved at lyon.edu/mlk-day.

Black History Month events continue with an alumni and student entrepreneurship panel on Feb. 4 at 11:30 a.m. in the Maxfield Room of Edwards Commons, followed by a social experience talk on Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. in Nucor Auditorium in the Lyon Business and Economics Building.

Additional events include “Scots Got Talent” on Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in Patterson Dining Hall and a film screening of the film “Django Unchained” on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Maxfield Room of Edwards Commons.

The series concludes March 7 with the Sneaker Masquerade Ball at 5:30 p.m. in Patterson Dining Hall. Tickets for the ball are $75 each or $500 for a table of eight. Sponsorships also are available. Tickets and sponsorship information are available atadvance.lyon.edu/event/bsa-sneaker-masquerade-ball/e651502.

“Black History Month gives students the opportunity to learn from the past, listen to one another, and build stronger connections across our campus and community,” said Dr. Branndii Peterson, executive director of TRIO programs at Lyon College and adviser to the Black Student Association. “Beginning with the MLK Day program, this year’s theme, ‘Mission Possible,’ encourages students to turn reflection into action and play an active role in shaping a more inclusive and engaged campus community.”

Those unable to attend events may still support the Black Student Association through a gift to help fund student programming and initiatives.

Posted by Carol Langston at Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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