Dr. Scott Newstok, professor of English and executive director of the Spence Wilson Center for Interdisciplinary Humanities at Rhodes College, has been awarded a four-year grant from the State Research Agency of Spain. This award will support his scholarship on the multilingual heritage of early modern English across legal, religious, political, and literary discourses. Newstok’s project was one of 37 funded among 254 applications; in the three-year history of Spain’s research program, he is the second recipient who works in the humanities, and the only recipient from a liberal arts college.
Prof. Zandria Robinson Publishes New Book on African American Life in America
The newly released book provides a sociocultural look at African American communities across the U.S. from the late 19th century to present.
January 30, 2018
Prof. Michael Nelson Discusses New Book on President Trump’s First Year In Office
On Jan. 29, he signed copies of the 220-page book that provides a nonpartisan analysis of Donald Trump’s first year as president, starting with his election and transition in 2016.
January 30, 2018
McKenna Davis Aims High
Goldwater Scholar and award recipient from the Women in Aerospace Foundation, physics and mathematics double major McKenna Davis '18 sets her sights on the field of aerospace.
January 29, 2018
Design by Prof. Erin Harmon Chosen for Memphis in May International Festival Poster
Professor Erin Harmon's design for the Memphis in May International Festival poster was unveiled Jan. 23 in a ceremony at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
January 24, 2018
Rhodes Baseball Adopts 12-Year-Old Aiden Taylor Through Friends of Jaclyn Foundation
The foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for children and their families battling pediatric brain tumors and other childhood cancers
January 23, 2018
Rhodes Welcomes Hillel to Campus
President Marjorie Hass welcomed Hillel International President and CEO Eric Fingerhut to campus Jan. 22 to celebrate the launch of Hillel at Rhodes College.
January 23, 2018
Combining Economics and Environmental Studies a Natural Fit for Helen Hope
When Helen Hope ’18 looks back on her childhood, she recalls a strong love for the outdoors. Now she combines that passion with the study of economics to help her develop an intersectional perspective on environmental issues.
January 22, 2018
President Hass Moderates “Windows on the City” Panel
The Inauguration Weekend panel discussed the reciprocal relationships forged between liberal arts colleges and the cities where they are located.
January 19, 2018
Rhodes’ Nominees Compete for 2018-2019 Luce Scholars Program
Rhodes’ Postgraduate Scholarship Committee has selected Julie Coen ’18 and Caroline Clark ’15 to compete for the Luce Scholars Program, a nationally competitive fellowship program supported by the Henry Luce Foundation in New York.
January 19, 2018
Rhodes Featured in Princeton Review’s 2018 Edition of “Colleges That Pay You Back”
The annual guide features the nation’s best colleges for academics, career preparation, and affordability.
January 18, 2018