Rhodes Achieves 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

The American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced today that Rhodes College is one of 237 U.S. colleges and universities to receive its 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, which elevates an institution’s exceptional commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships with communities. The new classification is valid until 2032.

Big Wins for the Lynx

The Rhodes College men and women’s cross country teams came away victorious on Oct. 31 capturing their first ever Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Championships since joining the league in 2012.

Students Get Help Choosing Majors

Thanks to the recent major and minor fair held on campus, Rhodes students don’t have to feel like they are alone when making the decision that will shape the rest of their college careers.

Spanish 102 Students Learn About Day of the Dead

Students in Prof. Nora Jabbour’s class will be educating the campus about Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), celebrated in Mexico and Latin America countries to remember deceased friends and family. As part of this celebration, families and school children make altars with food, flowers, decorations and photos in memory of their loved ones.