This summer, 17 fellows participated in the Rhodes Institute for Regional Studies (RIRS), one of the college’s innovative programs where students capitalize on their liberal arts education and explore Memphis and the Mid-South through research. It operates under the auspices of the Lynne & Henry Turley Memphis Center for Community Engagement.
Seniors Julia Hamilton and Samantha Ramsey Receive Teaching Assistantships in France
Rhodes seniors Julia Hamilton and Samantha Ramsey have been selected for the Teaching Assistant Program in France to teach English as a Second Language in schools located in the region of Nantes, France, for 2017-2018.
May 12, 2017
ALSAC Internships Provide Real-World Experience for Urban Studies Major Lizzie Choy
Urban Studies major Lizzie Choy takes full advantage of the opportunities that Rhodes College has to offer.
May 11, 2017
Rhodes to Award Honorary Degree to Outgoing Board of Trustees Chair William J. Michaelcheck
William J. Michaelcheck, a 1969 Rhodes alumnus and outgoing chairman of the Rhodes Board of Trustees, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree.
May 10, 2017
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