Rhodes in Memphis Courses Among Meeman Center Fall 2025 Offerings

The Meeman Center for Lifelong Learning at Rhodes College offers non-credit courses designed for learners of all ages and ranging from single sessions to multiple meetings. As part of the college celebrating its 100th anniversary in Memphis this year, the Meeman Center is presenting various courses taught by Rhodes faculty and staff.

Watersports Experience Inspires Nick Parinella ’17 to Create Winning Invention

Rhodes senior Nick Parinella says tubing, or “floating the river,” is a popular pastime in his hometown of Austin, TX, but trying to keep up with keys or credit cards when on the water is always a big inconvenience. That fact became his inspiration for the Kangaroozie™, a can cooler (koozie) with a waterproof compartment to store valuables.