Rhodes College Rises Into Top 50 for National Liberal Arts Colleges in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Rhodes College has made impressive strides, moving up six spots to No. 49 (tied) in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings for National Liberal Arts Colleges. This recognition reflects the institution’s commitment to academic quality and graduate success, evaluated among colleges and universities nationwide. The college’s ranking has risen 10 places in the past two years.

Prof. Russ and Students Combine Archaeology and Chemistry in Unique Research Project

Rhodes College follows the scholar-mentor model of liberal arts education, in which undergraduates work closely on research or creative projects with their professors. Ryan Hunt ’17, Hope Elliott ’18, and Natalie Prodanovich ’18, students of Dr. Jon Russ of the Department of Chemistry, have had the opportunity to work on a unique research project that combines two seemingly disparate fields: archaeology and chemistry.