A team of Rhodes College students from the Research for Action Lab, over the course of 18 months, collaborated with local organizations Play Where You Stay, the Heights CDC, and Dragonfly Studio to conduct a community needs assessment and create a revitalization blueprint for Treadwell Park in the Highland Heights neighborhood in Memphis. The team focused on identifying community priorities, understanding park usage, and addressing environmental challenges.
The Makerspace: A Community of Learners, Teachers, and Doers
Overseen by Rhodes Engineering, the Makerspace in Rhodes Tower is outfitted with a wide range of equipment. Once trained on the equipment, all Rhodes students are welcome to use the workshop to design and build their own projects.
March 12, 2018
Rhodes Students Advance to CFA Institute Research Challenge Regional Competition
Kristin Munson, Neil Li, Grant Ramey, and team captain Yui Zhao will represent Rhodes at the regional CFA Institute Research Challenge competition, along with faculty adviser Jade Planchon.
March 08, 2018
Students Present Research on Overton Park Community Farmers Market at American Anthropological Association Meeting
Presenters included Anya McKay ’18, Claire Norton ’17, and Lucy Robinson ’18 from Rhodes.
March 02, 2018
Can't Knock the Hustle: PJ Settles and Bryce Hayes Talk Sports, Music, and More
PJ Settles ’19 and Bryce Hayes ’20 tackle everything from pop culture, music, and sports to serious issues facing today's campuses on their podcast, Can’t Knock the Hustle.
February 28, 2018
Rhodes Trustee Cary Fowler to Receive Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Citizen Leadership
He is being recognized for his leadership and dedication to food security worldwide.
February 27, 2018
Rhodes Students Participate in United Nations Event in New York City
Fourteen students, along with Prof.Thomas McGowan, represented the Mid-South at the 2018 Global Engagement Summit recently held at the United Nations Headquarters.
February 26, 2018
Rhodes Makes $316 Million Impact on the Memphis Economy
The college has released a new economic impact study revealing it contributes $316.6 million to the local economy every year. The analysis also found Rhodes graduates are among the highest paid in Tennessee.
February 21, 2018
Rhodes Among Peace Corps’ 2018 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges & Universities
Rhodes is ranked No. 22 among small schools on the Peace Corps ’ 2018 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. Ten alumni currently are volunteers.
February 21, 2018
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.
February 19, 2018
Prof. Huebner’s Essay Featured on U.S. Supreme Court Blog
The essay provides history about the early life of Abe Fortas, a Rhodes alumnus who served as U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice from 1965 to 1969.
February 16, 2018