Rhodes Mock Trial Team A won the inaugural Texas Showdown, an invitational tournament hosted by the University of Texas School of Law Nov. 16-17. Top teams from across the nation competed. In addition to Rhodes winning the tournament, Bell Tucci was named an Outstanding Attorney and Maya Bridgeman was named an Outstanding Witness.
Rhodes Alumna Julie Gehrki ’02 Named President of the Walmart Foundation
Julie Gehrki, a member of the Rhodes Class of 2002, has been named president of the Walmart Foundation and promoted to senior vice president of philanthropy at Walmart.
November 15, 2024
Giraffes, Rhinos, and Zebras—Oh My! Memphis Zoo Provides Once-in-a-Lifetime Internships for Sophie Snodgrass '26
Biology major Sophie Snodgrass ’26 knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from early childhood, and at Rhodes the Fayetteville, AR, native is gaining invaluable hands-on experience with giraffes, rhinos, zebras, and other exotic animals through internships at the Memphis Zoo.
November 13, 2024
LaRosa Publishes New Book on Immigration from Latin America to the United States
Dr. Michael LaRosa, associate professor of history at Rhodes, is a leading expert on Latin American history and culture. His latest book, co-written with Rhodes alumnus Bryce Ashby, is titled Immigration, Policy and the People of Latin America: Seven Sending Nations and will be released Nov. 20 by Routledge.
November 12, 2024
Dania Verbena ’27 Receives Young Guatemalan Inspiration Award
Rhodes College sophomore Dania Verbena is the recipient of the Premio “Joven Inspiración Guatemalteca” (Young Guatemalan Inspiration Award) from the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala and Jóvenes Artistas por la Justicia Social. This award is presented to young individuals for their innovative leadership and transformative impact on society.
November 12, 2024
Distinguished Alumni Awards Presented
Rhodes College’s 2024 alumni awards were presented during Homecoming/Reunion Weekend Nov. 1-2. MaryKay Loss Carlson ’81 is the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award, and Kimberly Macharia ’18, is the recipient of the Distinguished Young Alumni Award. Darrell Cobbins ’97 received the BSA Distinguished Alumni Award.
November 06, 2024
Mock Trial Team Wins Invitational Tournament at Missouri State University
Rhodes Mock Trial Team Black won the invitational tournament hosted by Missouri State University November 1-3. Captain Amelia Rursch was named a double Outstanding Attorney and captain Cece Warhurst was named an Outstanding Witness. Grant Carpenter and Quincy Griffone also won outstanding witness awards.
November 06, 2024
Nelson to Present One-time Class on 2024 Election Results
Dr. Michael Nelson, professor of political science at Rhodes College and a recognized presidential scholar, will provide an analysis of the 2024 election results during a one-time class on Nov. 7 offered by the college’s Meeman Center for Lifelong Learning.
November 04, 2024
Student Body President Anna Yates ’25 Uplifts Student Voices
Anna Yates ’25 has been rising through the ranks of Rhodes Student Government (RSG) since her first semester at Rhodes. As the 2024-2025 president, she sees her foremost responsibility is to hear students’ perspectives and communicate their needs.
November 01, 2024
Rhodes Team Selected for National Advocacy Program for Undergraduate Research
A Rhodes team has been accepted to participate in the 2024-2025 Students Transforming Through Research Advocacy Program presented by The Council on Undergraduate Research. The program is a competitive application-based professional development opportunity for teams consisting of a campus representative and one to three undergraduate students.
October 31, 2024
Rhodes College’s Curb Institute Lands on Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools List for Fourth Time
Rhodes College’s Mike Curb Institute for Music, which involves students in the inner workings of the music business from sound editing and video production to marketing and community engagement, has landed on Billboard’s annual list of Top Music Business Schools for the fourth time in a row.
October 28, 2024