Caroline Johnson, a Rhodes College senior from Nashville, TN, has been selected for the prestigious Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, which provides a $40,000 stipend for a 12-month journey to pursue an original project on a global scale. She is one of only 40 fellows chosen nationwide for 2026. Watson Fellows have the freedom to decide where to travel and when to change course, without the need to affiliate with an academic institution or hold formal employment. The program is designed to produce a year of personal insight, perspective, and confidence.
Prof. Testa Publishes Article in Journal of Abnormal Psychology
Dr. Rylan Testa of the Department of Psychology has co-published “Suicidal Ideation in Transgender People: Gender Minority Stress and Interpersonal Theory Factors” in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology.
November 21, 2016
Survey Says: Things to Be Thankful For
We asked students, from first-years to seniors, what they were thankful for at Rhodes, and here’s what they told us.
November 21, 2016
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