As a college with a long and storied history, Rhodes is home to a wide range of traditions. Some date back for a century; other traditions, however, are of a more recent, and definitely less serious, origin.
Mortar Board Inducts New Members
The Torch Chapter of Mortar Board at Rhodes College recently inducted new members.
May 10, 2017
Whether in Memphis, Scotland, or New York City, Politics Are Personal for Maddie Alagia
A guiding factor in Alagia’s college choice was the opportunity to study in academic departments with highly skilled, yet highly accessible, professors.
May 10, 2017
Roz KennyBirch Contributes Interdisciplinary Work to Rhodes Courses Through The Mellon Faculty Innovation Fellowship Program
As KennyBirch considers her past work in her history major and her plans to earn an advanced degree in history, she considers her work as a Mellon Fellow one of the best parts of her Rhodes experience.
May 09, 2017
Rhodes and Harvard Alumna Paula Koelle to Speak at Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony
Rhodes alumna Paula Millirons Koelle will speak at this year’s Phi Beta Kappa induction ceremony to be held on campus May 12.
May 08, 2017
Monica Bushong: Creating a Compassionate Memphis
In her last year at Rhodes, Monica Bushong has not only accomplished some of her major goals on campus, but also in the city she now calls home.
May 05, 2017
Retiring Professor of Religious Studies Mark Muesse to Deliver Baccalaureate Address
Dr. Mark W. Muesse, associate professor of religious studies, will deliver the Baccalaureate address titled “The Pause That Refreshes.”
May 04, 2017
Rachel Rotter and Bryan Martin Receive Internships at Metropolitan Museum of Art
Two Rhodes students—Rachel Rotter ’18 and Bryan Martin ’17—have been selected for competitive internship programs at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York City.
May 04, 2017
Rhodes Featured In The Princeton Review’s “Colleges That Create Futures”
Rhodes College is featured in the second edition of The Princeton Review’s Colleges That Create Futures: 50 Schools That Launch Careers by Going Beyond the Classroom released May 2, 2017.
May 02, 2017
2017-2018 Fulbright U.S. Student Awards: Meaghan Waff ’17 to Teach in Malaysia
Meaghan Waff, a Rhodes senior pursuing an international studies and Spanish major, has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant for the 2017-2018 academic year.
May 02, 2017
Rhodes Team Headed to 2017 NCAA Division III Women’s Golf Championships
The NCAA Division III Women’s Golf Committee announced six individuals and 22 teams that will participate in the 2017 NCAA Division III Women’s Golf Championships. The Rhodes team is one of them.
May 02, 2017