A new exhibition celebrating the work of Dr. David McCarthy, professor of art and art history at Rhodes College, will be on display from Jan. 30 through March 28 in the college’s Clough-Hanson Gallery. McCarthy has taught at Rhodes for more than three decades, during which he has developed a body of scholarship and a teaching philosophy that demonstrate how artists reflect and shape the times in which they live.
Rhodes Among Top Producers of Fulbright U.S. Students For 2024-2025
Rhodes College has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. It’s the fourth time Rhodes has received this designation.
February 25, 2025
Rhodes Mathematician Hannah Meit ’25: Proofs, Passion, and Perseverance
Hannah Meit ’25, who is pursuing a mathematics major and a Russian minor, recently presented her pure math research at the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Math, marking her fourth conference presentation. Throughout her time at Rhodes, she has published research, pursued an Honors Project, and found new passions. Now, she encourages other Rhodes students to step outside of their comfort zones.
February 20, 2025
On and Off the Field, Scholar-Athlete Nur Hamada ’26 Takes Pride in Representing Her Faith
As a Rhodes athlete who wears a hijab, Nur Hamada ’26 takes pride in how she represents her faith on and off the field. The lacrosse player and neuroscience major has found a second home within Rhodes Athletics and is now paying it forward.
February 14, 2025
Book by Prof. Shadrack Nasong'o Receives Honor from American Library Association
A book by Dr. Shadrack Nasong'o, professor of international studies, has been selected by the Reference and User Services Association, a division of the American Library Association, as one of the Best Historical Materials published in 2023 and 2024.
February 13, 2025
Arboretum Buzz: Two More Tree Species to Be Added to Campus
Rhodes College has received notable designations and rankings over the years for its Collegiate Gothic architecture and magnificent grounds, and with about 120 tree species, it is certified as a Level IV Arboretum. Now, the ROOTS Gardening Club is introducing two more tree species, both fruit-bearing, to the campus.
February 12, 2025
Kelly Receives Grant to Conduct Research Contributing to Biliteracy Education
Dr. Laura Kelly, associate professor of educational studies at Rhodes College, has received funding from the Spencer Foundation for her research project titled “Bilingual Book Clubs - A Culturally Sustaining, Translanguaging Approach to Support Biliteracy.” The grant provides support through August 31, 2026.
February 07, 2025
Rhodes Student, Alums Among Memphis Flyer’s “20 Under 30” Honorees
Rhodes College student Hugh Ferguson ’27 and alums Liv Cohen ’23 and Raneem Imam ’20 are among the Memphis Flyer’s newly released “20 Under 30” list of individuals helping to shape Memphis’ future. Honorees were selected from nominations received from the publication’s readers.
February 06, 2025
Casey Publishes New Book on Critical Pedagogy
Dr. Zachary Casey, associate professor of educational studies, has published a new book titled Critical Pedagogy and the Trouble with Consciousness Raising (Routledge, 2025).
February 04, 2025
Faculty Receive Grants from Project Pericles for Course Development and to Deepen Civic Connections
Project Pericles is a consortium of colleges and universities that promotes civic engagement within higher education, and Rhodes has been a member since 2004. In December, Rhodes faculty were awarded grants from the organization to promote course development.
January 31, 2025
Rhodes Artwork Collection a Highlight of Tennessee Williams Festival
Dr. Kenneth Holditch '55 dedicated much of his professional life to studying the works of Tennessee Williams, a Pulitzer-prize winning playwright and prolific amateur artist. In 2022, his estate bequeathed seven of Williams' paintings to Rhodes, and in fall 2024 five of the paintings, loaned from the college, were a highlight of the Mississippi Delta Tennessee Williams Festival.
January 28, 2025