Rhodes College today announced a $2 million gift from The Rhodes Family Foundation to name the director’s position for the college’s Center for Career and Professional Development. This will be the college’s first endowed staff position. The gift supports the center’s vision of “ensuring all students graduate from Rhodes College prepared, engaged, self-aware, and confident in their abilities both to lead and to fulfill professional, academic, and personal goals.”
Prof. Natalie Person Receives Jameson M. Jones Award for Outstanding Faculty Service
Rhodes College today announced that Dr. Natalie Person, professor of psychology and chair of educational studies, was presented the 2017 Jameson M. Jones Award for Outstanding Faculty Service.
August 21, 2017
Snapshots of Move-In Day, 2017!
President Marjorie Hass and Dr. Russ Wigginton, Vice President of Student Life, had fun meeting students and their families during Move-In Day.
August 18, 2017
Rhodes Marks Its 169th Academic Year with Opening Convocation; Welcomes Class of 2021
Rhodes College will have its Opening Convocation on Friday, Aug. 18, at 3:00 p.m. to mark its 169th academic year and welcome the Class of 2021.
August 16, 2017
Prof. John Bass Reflects on the Impact Elvis’ Legacy Is Having on Rhodes Students Through the Curb Institute
Dr. John Bass of the Department of Music and director of Rhodes’ Mike Curb Institute for Music has published a commentary in The Philadelphia Inquirer titled “Lessons from Elvis on Inspiring Today’s Young People.”
August 15, 2017
Dr. Russell Wigginton Named VP of Student Life And Dean Of Students
Rhodes College President Marjorie Hass has announced the appointment of Dr. Russell Wigginton as Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students.
August 15, 2017
Spending Summer in the City? Tell Us About It!
One of the major benefits of staying around campus during the summer is being able to enjoy activities that might be placed on the back burner during the busy academic year.
August 07, 2017
McCoy Theatre’s “The Unencumbered” and “Candide” Nominated for Local Theatre Awards
The Ostrander Awards nominations, honoring excellence in Memphis theater, have been announced.
August 04, 2017
Rhodes Takes Top Rankings in The Princeton Review’s “Best 382 Colleges” Annual Survey
Rhodes College today revealed it ranks highly among the country’s top colleges and universities, according to The Princeton Review’s annual survey.
August 02, 2017
Renn Eason ’18 Named 2017 Male Scholar Athlete of the Year for Indoor Field
Eason is the first male athlete from Rhodes to earn this honor.
July 31, 2017
Dr. Noelle Chaddock Named to Orpheum Theatre Group’s Board of Directors
Dr. Noelle Chaddock, associate dean of academic affairs for diversity and inclusivity at Rhodes, has been named to the board of directors of The Orpheum Theatre Group, which is the nonprofit organization that operates the historic Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education. The organization recently announced its new board members, who will serve for two years and are eligible to serve three consecutive terms.
July 28, 2017