Constitution Day Lecture: How to Watch the Presidential Debates
Reasoned discourse is a foundation on which the Constitution rests. How well do the presidential debates foster such discourse? What's the best way to listen to and learn from them in the course of making an informed choice between the candidates?
Joey Bartholomew ’18 Interns with the Democratic National Convention Committee
Rhodes junior Joey Bartholomew was in Philadelphia working for the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC), participating in the political process first-hand.
Prof. Nelson Publishes Essay on Previous Presidential Attempts to Create Opportunity
Prof. Michael Nelson published a new essay on how all four presidents from Jimmy Carter to Bill Clinton either faced a challenge or launched an initiative relating to the expansion of opportunity in the service of greater social and economic mobility.
Rhodes Chapter Receives Gold Torch from National Mortar Board
Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society has presented a Gold Torch award to the Rhodes College chapter.
History Department Welcomes Students Back to Campus
The Rhodes College Department of History recently invited returning majors and minors along with first-year students interested in studying history to a fun-filled picnic in Oak Alley on campus.
Claire Norton ’17 Demonstrates Excavation Skills Working with Prominent Archaeological Field Program
Over the course of the summer, Claire Norton ’17 was selected to work as a paid intern with the Women in Archeology Program at the Center for American Archeology (CAA) in Kampsville, IL.
Rhodes’ Garden Spaces Offer Students a Go-To Space for Reflection and Renewal
Regardless of one’s religious beliefs, spiritual and emotional health are a huge part of succeeding in college, according to a feature on “The 50 Best Campus Meditation Spaces” by Best Counseling Schools.
Political Science Alums Honored for Outstanding Teaching
At the 2016 American Political Science Association’s annual meeting, Rhodes political science alums Michael Lamb, Elizabeth Markovits, and Carrie Archie Russell were honored for their work in undergraduate teaching.
Students Spend Labor Day Weekend Helping with Flood Relief Efforts
A group of Bonner Scholars spent their Labor Day weekend helping with flood relief efforts in southern Louisiana.
New Football Coach Excited About Season, Preview Featured in The Commercial Appeal
The Rhodes football team’s home opener is Sept. 3 against Willamette.