An impressive 219 Rhodes College student-athletes have earned a spot on the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Academic Honor Roll for Spring 2026, representing 14 athletic programs. This achievement reflects their dedication and hard work, as qualifying individuals must maintain a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.25 while competing in a conference-sponsored varsity sport.
Rhodes Recognized as a “Hidden Gem for Women in STEM”
College Raptor, an online resource that helps prospective college students explore college options, recently ranked Rhodes No. 10 among schools across the country as a “Hidden Gem for Women in STEM.”
October 05, 2017
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Program Earns Accreditation by Leading Professional Society for the Discipline
Rhodes is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, but accreditation by ASBMB affirms that its biochemistry and molecular biology program fulfills or exceed national standards.
October 05, 2017
Student Group Makes Strides Combating Food Waste, Takes Dining Hall Leftovers to Soup Kitchens
Rhodes’ Food Recovery Network board includes Tate Mulligan, Alex Coughlin, Alisa Redding, Lelo Shamambo, Maggie Palopoli, Zach Abdo, Zach Thornton, and Zoe Feder.
October 04, 2017
Rhodes Reads Brings Claudia Rankine to Campus
Rhodes hosted acclaimed poet, essayist, and playwright Claudia Rankine as part of the Rhodes Reads program.
October 03, 2017
Service-Minded: Working in India, Mallika Rao Faces the Challenges of Health Care
Mallika Rao spent the summer helping to provide free health care services to women in India through the PoornaSudha Cancer Foundation.
September 21, 2017
Rhodes Chemistry Professor Larryn Peterson Awarded National Science Foundation Grant
The award, totaling $294,000 with Dr. Keri Colabroy of Muhlenberg College, supports collaborative research of an unstudied family of enzymes related to biofuel production.
September 19, 2017
Students of Prof. Mauricio Cafiero’s Chemistry Lab Present Research in Germany
Caroline Magee, Emily Harrison, Rebecca Evans, Madison Perchik, and Samantha Jelinek were the only American undergraduates at the conference attended by scientists from all over the world.
September 18, 2017
Olivia Lee ’18 Learns Lessons In Class and at Hope House About the Power of Music
The Rhodes senior shares her experiences and the valuable lessons learned working at Hope House, which seeks to improve the quality of life for HIV-affected individuals and their families.
September 12, 2017
Rhodes Students Come to Learn, Stay to Serve, According to Guest Column by President Hass
The article was published Sept. 1 on The Commercial Appeal website.
September 06, 2017
Top 5 Suggestions for September Fun
Heading off to college can be a daunting time, especially if you’ve just moved to a city you don’t know. Let Memphis give you a warm welcome with these five September events!
September 05, 2017