Robert H. “Bob” Buckman and his family have been steadfast pillars of support to the Rhodes College community for decades, and the college is profoundly grateful for their unwavering commitment. Buckman passed away May 31, 2026, following a brief illness and will be greatly missed by many.
D.J. Coker Named DIII AFCA All-American
D.J. Coker '19 has been named to the 2017 AFCA Division III Coaches' All-America second team by the American Football Coaches Association.
December 12, 2017
Department of International Studies Awards Newly Created Buckman-Mollerup Scholarships for Study Abroad
Anne Healy, Lily Flores, and Sophie Tsagronis are the first to receive the Buckman-Mollerup Global Leadership Awards, a new study abroad scholarship created thanks to the generosity of Bob Buckman and Joyce Mollerup.
December 11, 2017
QuikFix: Entrepreneurs Parker Pell and Ben Siegel Launch Successful Startup
Parker Pell and Ben Siegel launched a successful business venture connecting local homeowners needing odd jobs done with students who can do the work.
December 08, 2017
Mock Trial Team Adds New Trophy to Rhodes Collection
Rhodes A mock trial team won the University of Iowa invitational held Dec. 2-3.
December 06, 2017
Racial and Cultural Imitativeness by Early Americans Is Subject of New Book by Prof. Jason Richards
His teaching and research interests at Rhodes include early and 19th-century American literature, postcolonial studies, and critical race theory.
December 05, 2017
Fiscal Report Card: Rhodes Receives A1 Rating by Moody’s and A+ by S&P
“I am very pleased the ratings agencies recognized the financial strength of Rhodes,” says President Marjorie Hass. “We will continue to build on that foundation of strength as we plan for the future.”
December 04, 2017
An Interest in International Affairs Takes Claire Rickard Across the Globe
Through study abroad in England, Jordan, and France, Claire Rickard '18 explores the issues she cares most deeply about.
November 28, 2017
Ellie Fratt ’18 Is Invited Speaker at “Supporting Women in STEM” Event in Washington, DC
As a former recipient of the foundation’s STEM scholarship, Fratt had the honor of introducing the keynote speaker, Dr. Dava Newman, former deputy administrator of NASA.
November 27, 2017
Tierin Burrow ’19 Wins Scholarship for GIS Research
The award was announced at the Memphis Area Geographic Information Council conference held Nov. 16-17 at the Agricenter in Memphis.
November 20, 2017
Rhodes Alumna Katherine Watkins ’07 Wins $25,000 Milken Educator Award
The English teacher is recipient of the award, hailed by Teacher magazine as the “Oscars of Teaching.”
November 17, 2017