Hendrix College of Conway is the latest institution to join the Pathway Program of UA Little Rock’s William H. Bowen School of Law. The two schools entered into a memorandum of understanding which paves the way for Hendrix students to…
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Report: Lyon’s Deal to Buy Heifer Property Falls Through
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe planned purchase of the Heifer International property in downtown Little Rock to OneHealth Education Group, which is partnering with Batesville’s Lyon College to launch veterinary and dental schools, has fallen through, according to reports. OneHealth was in the process…
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Grappling With History: Greg Hatcher and the Rise of Arkansas Wrestling
by Todd Traubby Todd TraubPictured above: Little Rock wrestler Tyler Brennan finished fifth in his weight division at the 2022 Pac 12 championships. (Photo courtesy of Little Rock Athletics) Wrestling may be considered the oldest sport in the world, but it is relatively new…
Careers often hit a sweet spot a decade or two down a certain path. You’re settled in, comfortable, feel as though you’ve mastered your craft… But you’ve got more, maybe even much more, to contribute. Arkansas Money & Politics once…
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Victor Werley, Pinnacle Advisors: Sound Money, Sound Mind
by Mak Millardby Mak MillardWhen Victor Werley left Lyon College in 2003 with a psychology degree in hand, he didn’t necessarily have financial advising at the top of his post-college careers list. Still, he was confident that his time in Batesville had set the…
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The Lyon Roars: Melissa Taverner Looks Boldly To The Future
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaWith its bucolic rolling grounds studded with stately buildings amid sprawling mature trees, Lyon College is a picture postcard of a campus. Founded in 1872, the liberal arts school provides the perfect setting for the college experience, be it educational…
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Treat Appointed to President of Trust Division at Citizens Bank
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCitizens Bank, headquartered in Batesville, has hired longtime banking and investment professional, J. Chris Treat. As president of the trust division, Treat is responsible for the division’s growth, profitability, business retention and development. Prior to joining Citizens Bank, Treat served…
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Lyon College Launches Its First Ever Graduate Program
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJust six months after being approved by the Higher Learning Commission to offer graduate and online programs, Lyon College has officially launched its first graduate program in its 150-year history. Beginning this fall, the newly christened Lyon College Center for…
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Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine Appoints New Founding Dean
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLyon College has appointed Dr. Eleanor M. Green, professor emerita and dean emerita of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University, as founding dean of the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine. “We are extremely excited to welcome Eleanor Green, DVM,…