Rhodes College today announced a $2 million gift from The Rhodes Family Foundation to name the director’s position for the college’s Center for Career and Professional Development. This will be the college’s first endowed staff position. The gift supports the center’s vision of “ensuring all students graduate from Rhodes College prepared, engaged, self-aware, and confident in their abilities both to lead and to fulfill professional, academic, and personal goals.”
Chemistry Department Hosts Undergraduate Research Conference for Regional Chemistry Students
The Department of Chemistry hosted its second annual Undergraduate Research Conference for chemistry students from the region Feb. 18.
February 24, 2017
Rhodes Jazz Band to Participate in Mardi Gras Parade at Grahamwood Elementary
The Rhodes Jazz Band led by Dr. John Bass, director of Rhodes’ Mike Curb Institute for Music, will participate in Grahamwood Elementary School’s annual Mardi Gras Parade Feb. 24.
February 23, 2017
Prof. Russ and Students Combine Archaeology and Chemistry in Unique Research Project
Rhodes College follows the scholar-mentor model of liberal arts education, in which undergraduates work closely on research or creative projects with their professors. Ryan Hunt ’17, Hope Elliott ’18, and Natalie Prodanovich ’18, students of Dr. Jon Russ of the Department of Chemistry, have had the opportunity to work on a unique research project that combines two seemingly disparate fields: archaeology and chemistry.
February 23, 2017
History Honor Society Inducts New Members
The Rhodes College Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta (Alpha-Epsilon-Delta) is pleased to announce that the following students have joined the national history honor society.
February 22, 2017
Prof. Etty Terem Presents Research at Harvard Divinity School Conference
Dr. Etty Terem, associate professor of history, was invited by Harvard Divinity School to speak at its conference on scholarship in Muslim Africa.
February 22, 2017
Prof. Mark Muesse Publishes New Book, Four Wise Men
Dr. Mark Muesse, associate professor of religious studies at Rhodes, has published a new book titled Four Wise Men: The Lives and Teachings of Confucius, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad
February 22, 2017
Students Learn Importance of Listening When Caring for Patients
Active listening is the goal of the Methodist Hospital Chaplaincy Internship, where Rhodes students learn to listen to and comfort hospitalized patients at Methodist North and Methodist University Hospital.
February 21, 2017
Rhodes Recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students
Rhodes is being recognized as a top producing institution for Fulbright U.S. Students for 2016-2017 by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
February 21, 2017
Rhodes’ Chief Human Resources Officer Accepts National Award for Memphis Business Group on Health
Claire Shapiro is president of the board of directors for Memphis Business Group on Health (MBGH) and accepted a national award on the organization’s behalf.
February 17, 2017
Prof. Shira Malkin Curates Exhibit In Tribute to Her Father’s Artistic and Cultural Legacy
Like a beautiful blend of colors, Dr. Shira Malkin has fused elements of scholarly research with something intensely personal—her father’s artwork.
February 17, 2017