Six graduating seniors’ portraits are being added to Rhodes College’s Hall of Fame on the second floor of Southwestern Hall. The honorees are Jasmine Jeffries, Olivia Mack, Joshua Morris, Ariyana Muesse, Jude Shive, and KK Sowers. Selection to the Hall of Fame, which was established in 1931, is based on individual merit, leadership in student activities, service to others, and overall contributions to the campus community. Election to the Hall of Fame is considered one of the highest honors that can come to a student.
Community Partnership Brings GRAD Academy Memphis to Rhodes (and Vice Versa)
A partnership between Rhodes College and GRAD Academy Memphis brought local high school students to campus this spring to see what college life is like.
April 27, 2017
Kirkwood Vangeli to Premiere New Fluxus Skateboard Co. Video April 28
When it came time for Kirkwood Vangeli ’17 to choose a venue for the premiere of his new Fluxus Skateboard Co. video Rolling Shutter, he reached out to Clayborn Temple.
April 26, 2017
2017-2018 Fulbright U.S. Student Awards: Michael McCanless '17 to Teach in Europe
Michael McCanless, an urban studies major from Calhoun, GA, has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant for the 2017-2018 academic year.
April 26, 2017
Big Weekend Wins for Rhodes Athletic Teams
On Saturday, April 22, the women’s track and field team won their 10th straight conference title and their fifth straight SAA Championship. The men’s team earned a second-place finish.
April 26, 2017
Rhodes Mock Trial Finishes in Top Ten
The 2016-17 mock trial season ended with Rhodes competing in the National Championship Tournament in Los Angeles and finishing in the national Top Ten, based on a three-year span.
April 25, 2017
President Troutt Leaves an Impressive Legacy, According to Guest Column by Former Trustee
Spence Wilson writes about President Troutt in a guest column published in The Commercial Appeal, April 22.
April 25, 2017
Prof. Miriam Clinton Awarded Fellowship from Harvard University Center for Hellenic Studies
Miriam Clinton was awarded a fellowship from the Harvard University Center for Hellenic Studies for her project “The Minoan Modeling Project: 3D Modeling for a New Generation of Archaeological Publication.”
April 25, 2017
Rhodes Alumna Pat Morgan ’91 to Be Honored by Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis
Pat Morgan ’91 will be honored at the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis’ Legend Award Luncheon on April 27 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
April 24, 2017
Spencer Beckman: Making an Impact on Community Health in Memphis
Spencer Beckman ’19 of Murfreesboro, TN, graduated from high school with one goal in mind: to become a doctor.
April 24, 2017
2017 Campus Life Awards Recognize Outstanding Campus Contributions
At the Campus Life Awards ceremony, members of the Rhodes community were recognized for their excellent level of commitment and passion in their respective areas of campus involvement.
April 21, 2017