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.”
Fulfilling a Goal: Kelsey Sweeney ’17 Attends Chinese Studies Institute
This past summer, Kelsey Sweeney ’17 accomplished a goal she set in her first year at Rhodes: to study Chinese in China.
November 18, 2016
Rhodes Faculty and Staff Publish Article About Community Engagement and Reflective Practices of Bonner Scholars
Bonner Scholars wear red Converse sneakers at commencement to show they plan to “walk loud” and make a difference in the world.
November 17, 2016
Student Chapter of American Chemical Society Hosts Symposium on Campus
The Rhodes Department of Chemistry and the student chapter of the American Chemical Society recently co-hosted the Fourth Annual Undergraduate Chemistry Symposium.
November 16, 2016
Prof. Zahariadis Edits Public Policy Agenda Setting Handbook
Dr. Nikos Zahariadis of the Department of International Studies, has edited Handbook of Public Policy Agenda Setting.
November 16, 2016
Prof. Muesse Publishes Article on Overcoming Pain
Dr. Mark Muesse of the Department of Religious Studies has published “Four Steps to Cope with Pain from the 2016 Elections” on The Huffington Post.
November 16, 2016
Rhodes/Memphis Zoo Partnership Provides Scientific Research Opportunities for Erica Carcelén ’17
Erica Carcelén, who has a major in biology and environmental science, is one of those students who has greatly benefitted from the Rhodes/Memphis Zoo partnership.
November 15, 2016
Prof. Kreitner Honored by Hope House for Service Provided by Her Music and Healing Class
Dr. Mona Kreitner of the Department of Music recently was honored with the Madge Clark Service Award presented by Hope House, a non-profit which assists children and adults impacted by HIV and AIDS.
November 11, 2016
Brooks Lamb ’17 Among Finalists for Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to Study in Oxford
Brooks Lamb, a senior history major from Chapel Hill, TN, is a finalist for the 2017 Rhodes Scholarship, the oldest and most celebrated international fellowship award in the world.
November 09, 2016
Memphis Magazine Interviews President Troutt About the Love of Learning and a Lasting Legacy
Rhodes College President William E. Troutt will retire in June 2017, after 18 years as president of the college.
November 09, 2016
Field Hockey Team Headed to NCAA Championship
For the second consecutive season and the fourth time in school history, the Rhodes College field hockey team has been selected to participate in the NCAA Division III Championship.
November 09, 2016