Rhodes College has been awarded a three-year Institutional Impact Grant of $600,000 by the Educating Character Initiative, a project of The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. The Educating Character Initiative is funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. The college will use this grant to integrate character education into its liberal arts curriculum and student experience, as well as to support a re-alignment of the college’s motto—Truth, Loyalty, Service—which is featured on its seal.
Gender and Sexuality Alliance Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Rhodes
Gender and Sexuality Alliance marked the anniversary with events that celebrated the organization's past accomplishments, while looking to the future.
February 07, 2018
Two Chemistry Research Students Win Awards at Regional Conference
Emily Sanders ’20 won an award for Outstanding Poster Presentation, and Andrea Pajarillo ’18 won an award for outstanding Oral Presentation.
February 07, 2018
Networking Event Brings Together Alumnae and Students
On Jan. 31, Career Services and the Alumni Department brought together alumnae and students for a networking event commemorating 100 Years of Women at Rhodes.
February 01, 2018
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