Samuel McLelland Named General Counsel for Lyon College (opens in new tab)

Lyon College has appointed Samuel McLelland as general counsel, bringing extensive legal, government and higher education experience to the institution as it continues a period of significant growth across Arkansas.McLelland will serve as chief legal officer for the Lyon College System, which includes the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Batesville, the School of Dental Medicine in Little Rock, which welcomed its inaugural class in 2025, and the School of Veterinary Medicine in