Opening Convocation, which is the formal academic ceremony to welcome the new class and to begin the college’s 178th session, was held on Friday, Aug. 14. Classes begin on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The Class of 2030 comprises 400 students, who come from 35 states and 14 different countries. Seventeen percent are first-generation students; and more than 100 students will represent Rhodes as varsity student-athletes.
Prof. Jon Russ Among Researchers Making New Discovery About Early Tobacco Smoking in North America
They have been analyzing residues from smoking pipes excavated from archaeological sites in Mississippi, Arkansas, Georgia, and Alabama for year, and they now have published a paper describing their discovery.
June 18, 2018
Kendall Cunningham Named First All-American in Rhodes Women's Lacrosse History
Kendall Cunningham ’18 made women's lacrosse history for the Lynx after earning third team All-American honors. Cunningham is also the first women's lacrosse player from the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) to earn All-American status.
June 15, 2018
2018 Outstanding Staff Awards Presented
Fred Garrett, Liz Hvasta, Tim Lucas, and Nikki Moore were recognized with the college’s 2018 Outstanding Staff Awards. The presentations were made May 17 at the annual Service Recognition Brunch.
May 21, 2018
New York Times Features Memphis Hot Spots Owned by Rhodes Alums
The New York Times recently featured Memphis in an article about the city’s development in blighted areas. Three of the hot spots featured are owned by Rhodes alumni Taylor Berger '02 and John Planchon '02.
May 18, 2018
Dr. Joy Brooke Fairfield Stars in "Fun Home" at Playhouse on the Square
Dr. Joy Brooke Fairfield, assistant professor of theatre, stars in Fun Home at Playhouse on the Square, until May 27.
May 18, 2018
2018-2019 Fulbright U.S. Student Awards: Alisa Redding ’18 to Teach in Estonia
She recently graduated from Rhodes with a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies. In addition to teaching, she plans to study environmental values in Estonian culture and how those values are essential in preserving natural spaces.
May 16, 2018
Erin Gleeson ’18 Awarded The Steve and Riea Lainoff Crop Trust Fellowship in Honor of Cary Fowler
As a fellow, Gleeson will work at the Global Crop Diversity Trust in Bonn, Germany. The fellowship provides the opportunity for a recent graduate to develop an understanding of issues associated with agricultural biodiversity conservation.
May 15, 2018
Men's Golf Competing for NCAA Div. III National Championship
Rhodes College men's golf plays at Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC, today in the 2018 NCAA Division III National Championship after earning the Southern Athletic Association's automatic bid.
May 15, 2018
Distinguished Awards Presented to Students & Memphis Community Members at 2018 Commencement Exercises
Annual awards were presented at the 169th Commencement Exercises of Rhodes College held May 12 on campus.
May 12, 2018
For the Editor of "The Southwestern Review," Creative Writing Is More than a Literary Pursuit
In addition to her editor-in-chief duties for the Review, Karina Henderson ’18 also uses her passion for writing to create workshops and programs to help middle and high school students develop literacy skills through the Refugee Empowerment Program.
May 11, 2018