Five Rhodes faculty members have been awarded the college’s Buckman International Curricular Development Grants, reflecting their dedication to innovative teaching and curriculum development. Profs. Joel Parsons, Brian Larkins, Ricardo Martins, Laura Loth, and Benjamin Curtis will use the funding this summer for international travel, research, and exploration.
Theatre Fellows Shine Spotlight on Young Performers from Area Schools
Last fall, Theatre Memphis and Rhodes College came together to cultivate the arts through the Central High School Fellowship, funded by the Riea and Steve Lainoff Fellowship Program.
January 20, 2017
Prof. Boyle Among Group of Scientists Warning of Primates’ Extinction
Dr. Sarah Boyle is part of a team of 31 primatologists who have been analyzing the conservation status of 504 primate species from around the world.
January 19, 2017
Prof. Rhiannon Graybill Publishes Book on Biblical Prophets Through a Modern Lens
A new book by Prof. Rhiannon Graybill, assistant professor of religious studies and director of the gender and sexuality studies program, has been published by Oxford University Press.
January 18, 2017
Multiethnic, Mixed-Income Neighborhood in Milwaukee Subject of New Book By Prof. Perry
A new book by Dr. Evelyn M. Perry, associate professor of sociology, is scheduled for publication Feb. 27, 2017 by the University of North Carolina Press. It is titled Live and Let Live.
January 18, 2017
Prof. LaRosa’s New Book Focuses on U.S.–Latin American Relations Since 1889
Dr. Michael LaRosa has published a new textbook titled The Third Century with historian Mark Gilderhus and Rhodes alumnus David LaFevor.
January 18, 2017
Prof. McKinney Appears on CNN
Dr. Charles McKinney, the Neville Frierson Bryan Chair of Africana Studies and associate professor of history, appeared on a CNN news segment January 17.
January 18, 2017
The Audubon Sessions to Make TV Debut
The Audubon Sessions makes its television debut in 2017 on public, educational, and government (PEG) cable access stations in cities throughout the country.
January 18, 2017
Prof. Cullen Editor of New Book on Democracy and Education
Dr. Daniel Cullen, Professor in the Department of Political Science, is the editor of a new book, Liberal Democracy and Liberal Education.
January 17, 2017
Prof. Mark Pohlmann Discusses the National Debate on the Electoral College
Dr. Mark Pohlmann of the Department of Political Science was interviewed on WREG News Channel 3.
January 17, 2017
Rhodes Receives Major Grant to Expand Partnership with National Civil Rights Museum
Rhodes College is the recipient of a $600,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support a partnership with the National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM).
January 12, 2017