Rhodes College has earned a spot on America’s Top Colleges List 2026 recently released by Forbes. The list features 500 schools that demonstrate career readiness, strong post-graduation employment rates, and impressive alumni earnings.
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
Laurel Phillips ’26 Explores Memphis through the Lens of its Libraries
Through a Summer Service Fellowship with the Memphis Library Foundation (MLF), philosophy and English literature major Laurel Phillips ’26 saw firsthand the impact libraries have and is now sharing her passion with others at Rhodes.
October 22, 2024
Russell Wigginton ’88 Named to Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association’s Hall of Fame
Rhodes College alumnus Dr. Russell Wigginton ’88, who serves as president of the National Civil Rights Museum, has been named to the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association’s 2024 Hall of Fame. This year’s class features trailblazers from various sectors, who have built lasting legacies through their leadership, philanthropy, and dedicated service to their communities.
October 17, 2024
Goal Setting: Rhodes College Aims for New 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
Rhodes College is among a select group of U.S. colleges and universities that hold the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, which is awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The college is developing an application that will be submitted by next year’s deadline for the Community Engagement 2026 application cycle.
October 16, 2024