Rhodes College has been awarded a $500,000, three-year grant from the Mellon Foundation to expand and enrich its innovative Liberal Arts in Prison Program. The Rhodes program began in 2016 with a weekly Great Books Reading Group at the Women’s Therapeutic Residential Center, a state prison in Henning, TN.
Rhodes College to Dedicate New Science Facility on Aug. 31
The Rhodes community and invited guests will gather in the Spence Wilson Room of Briggs Hall at 10:30 a.m. for the ceremony.
August 30, 2017
Rhodes’ Hillel Chapter, Scholarship to Support Jewish Life on Campus
Rhodes College has a new Hillel chapter, which will be led by campus director Rabbi Jeremy Simons.
August 29, 2017
Film by Shane Watson ’14 Nominated for Award Presented by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The film by the Rhodes business alumnus is titled “I Live Here.” Award winners become eligible for Oscars consideration.
August 24, 2017
Summer Fellowship Provides Graduate-Level Learning Experience for Madeline Evans ’18
For neuroscience major Madeline Evans ’18 of New Orleans, LA, Rhodes College has provided the best of both worlds when it comes to academics.
August 22, 2017
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