Ariyana Muesse ’26: Blending Storytelling, Media, and Community with Rhodes’ Journalism Certificate

For Ariyana Muesse ’26, journalism is more than writing—it is a way of connecting people, stories, and communities. A political science and international studies bridge major, Muesse is also pursuing minors in both English and film and media studies; by combining her academic interests with the Journalism Certificate at Rhodes, she is finding a path that blends communication, media, and global awareness.

Compassionate Campus Initiative: A Q&A with Prof. Mark Muesse

On June 18, Rhodes held a day-long retreat on campus for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. The event was sponsored by the Compassionate Campus Initiative (CCI), which is led by Prof. Mark Muesse of the Department of Religious Studies and composed of faculty, staff, and students who have been charged by President William E. Troutt to seek out and execute ways to make Rhodes a kinder and more mindful community.