Dr. Scott Newstok, professor of English and executive director of the Spence Wilson Center for Interdisciplinary Humanities at Rhodes College, has been awarded a four-year grant from the State Research Agency of Spain. This award will support his scholarship on the multilingual heritage of early modern English across legal, religious, political, and literary discourses. Newstok’s project was one of 37 funded among 254 applications; in the three-year history of Spain’s research program, he is the second recipient who works in the humanities, and the only recipient from a liberal arts college.
Alternative Spring Breaks: A Chance to Give Back
Every year during spring break, a number of Rhodes students ditch their sunscreen and beach towels and instead head off on service trips.
April 05, 2016
Prof. Nasong’o Recognized for Prolific Research on African Politics
Dr. Shadrack W. Nasong’o, chair of Rhodes’ Department of International Studies, recently received the 2016 Ali Mazrui Award for Scholarship and Research Excellence at the Annual Africa Conference.
April 01, 2016
Rhodes’ Phi Beta Kappa Chapter to Induct New Members
The Rhodes College Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa (Gamma of Tennessee) is pleased to announce that the following students from the Class of 2016 have been invited to join the Society as Members-in-Course.
April 01, 2016
Students Present Research at American Chemical Society National Conference in San Diego
Eleven chemistry research students attended the American Chemical Society national conference in San Diego in mid-March.
March 28, 2016
Maymesters Add Exciting Opportunities for Immersive Study
Each year, after the spring semester comes to a close, some Rhodes students pack their bags and head to spots around the world to study yet some more via the Maymester program at Rhodes.
March 22, 2016
Service Opportunities Through Student Employment
Katie Stonecipher’s job is part of Rhodes’ Community Service Student Employment (CSSE) program, which allows her to do 10 hours of community service per week.
March 16, 2016
Rhodes Opens Food Recovery Network Chapter
Founded in 2011, the Food Recovery Network (FRN) is a national organization that partners with colleges to combat food waste and food insecurity. Rhodes students recently started a chapter on campus!
March 16, 2016
From the Sou’wester: Pull Over for Pauline Dinh
A Rhodes student is the youngest member of the crew, Pauline Dinh describes her experience as an Emergency Medical Technician.
March 15, 2016
Rhodes Course Turns Students into Volunteer Tax Preparers at Memphis Sites
The Taxation and the Working Poor course gives interested students the opportunity to become certified tax preparers and apply their training in the classroom outside of Rhodes in the Memphis community.
March 15, 2016
Rhodes Earns Tree Campus USA® Recognition
Rhodes College has been recertified as a Tree Campus USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
March 15, 2016