 Lyons hosted Navy Midshipmen of the United States Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School during World War II.In 1974 it underwent a renovation and was converted to Notre Dame's sixth residence hall for women.In 2013, in underwent a $6.2 million renovation which included renovation of the student rooms, an upgrade of the electrical system, redone interiors, a new rector apartment, new student amenities, new shared kitchens and lounges, and a complete overhaul of the chapel and its access staircase.