U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford to speak at Lyon College Oct. 2

U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford will deliver a presentation at Lyon College on Thursday, Oct. 2, as part of the school’s convocation series.

The event, hosted by the Lyon College Convocation Committee, is scheduled for 4 p.m. in Nucor Auditorium in the Lyon Business and Economics Building, 2300 Highland Road. It is free and open to the public.

Crawford, a Republican representing Arkansas’ 1st Congressional District, was first elected to Congress in 2010 and is serving his seventh term. He became chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in January after eight years on the panel, including service as chair of the CIA Subcommittee.

A senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, Crawford helped pass the 2014 and 2018 farm bills and has led several subcommittees with a focus on agriculture as a national security issue. He also serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he secured the I-555 interstate designation and has chaired key subcommittees.

Patrick Lynch, assistant professor of business, entrepreneurship and marketing, said the visit gives students and the community a chance to hear directly from a national policymaker.

“Congressman Crawford brings a wealth of experience on issues that affect Arkansas and the nation,” Lynch said. “His insights on agriculture, infrastructure and intelligence will help our students connect what they’re learning in the classroom to the real-world policy decisions shaping their future.”

The appearance is part of Lyon College’s convocation series, which connects students with leaders in education, government, business, industry and public service.