This is an outstanding liberal arts college founded by the Presbyterian Church in 1872. The college offers degree programs in fine arts, humanities, language & literature, business & economics, social sciences, natural sciences & mathematics, and special programs in pre-professional curricula are also offered. One of the college's outstanding features is its Scottish Heritage Program, in which students can minor in traditional Scottish music and arts, including dance. This unique program has produced many national award winners and teachers. The 130-acre hilltop campus of Lyon College is located in the historic town of Batesville, just 90 miles from Little Rock and 110 miles from Memphis. Access to the campus is via Hwy 167 & Hwy 69.
Location:
PO Box 2317, Highland Road, Batesville Arkansas 72503
Telephone
800-423-2442
Other Education nearby:
(Jonesboro) Arkansas State University
(Jonesboro) Arkansas State University-Main Campus
(Pocahontas) Black River Technical College
(Jonesboro) Delta Technical Institute
(Batesville) Lyon College
(Walnut Ridge) Williams Baptist College
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01/10 Coming to The Batesville area
Arkansas Scottish Festival Batesville AR April13-14 Located on the campus of Bates College, the festival kicks off with a celtic concert on Friday night and include bagpipe contests and highland dancing competitions.
Arkansas Literary Festival Little Rock AR April18-21 The tenth anniversary gathering with events on both sides of the river. Featuring well known authors Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana.
Riverfest Little Rock AR May24-26 Riverfest is a celebration of visual and performing arts that is held annually over Memorial Day weekend on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock.
Memphis Italian Festival Memphis TN May30-June1 A little taste of Italy, right here in Memphis.
Johnson County Peach Festival Clarksville AR July25-28 Johnson County Peach Festival is the oldest festival in the State. Concessionaires bring their wares from good ol' home cookin' to handmade arts and crafts. Enjoy live entertainment and don't miss the Peach Cobbler Bake-Off and Jam/Jelly Contest.
National Championship Chuckwagon Races Clinton AR August31-September2 Chuckwagon Races, Snowy River Race, bronc fanning, music, concerts, camping, trail riding, western trade show, horse and mule clinics, seminars, and barn dances.
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