This summer, 17 fellows participated in the Rhodes Institute for Regional Studies (RIRS), one of the college’s innovative programs where students capitalize on their liberal arts education and explore Memphis and the Mid-South through research. It operates under the auspices of the Lynne & Henry Turley Memphis Center for Community Engagement.
Student Spotlight: Class of 2020
Join us in welcoming the new class of Rhodes students.
November 30, 2016
Kayla Wilson ’17 Sails Across Atlantic Ocean in Climate Change Research Expedition
Rhodes chemistry major Kayla Wilson ’17 has been sailing across the Atlantic Ocean with other upper-level science students on a state-of-the-art oceanographic research vessel.
November 30, 2016
Erica Smythe ’17 Is Latest Rhodes Student Helping Brooks Museum Strengthen Community Ties
Erica Smythe ’17 is working as a curatorial intern executing gallery openings as well as archiving the Brooks Museum’s impressive exhibition history.
November 21, 2016
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
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