Ariyana Muesse ’26: Blending Storytelling, Media, and Community with Rhodes’ Journalism Certificate

For Ariyana Muesse ’26, journalism is more than writing—it is a way of connecting people, stories, and communities. A political science and international studies bridge major, Muesse is also pursuing minors in both English and film and media studies; by combining her academic interests with the Journalism Certificate at Rhodes, she is finding a path that blends communication, media, and global awareness.

Rhodes College Listed as a Top Producer of 2017-2018 Fulbright U.S. Students

“Our college’s demanding liberal arts curriculum has served our candidates well,” says Dr. Scott Newstok, co-director of post-graduate fellowships at Rhodes. “The Fulbright Program is increasingly competitive, which makes it all the more impressive that Rhodes students consistently earn these awards.