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.
Distinguished Alumni Recognized
Annual awards were presented at Rhodes College’s Alumni Convocation on Oct. 24 during Homecoming/Reunion Weekend.
November 04, 2015
Music and Healing Class Goes to Hope House
As part of Prof. Mona Kreitner’s Fall 2015 Music and Healing course, students volunteer at Hope House, a non-profit that assists children and adults impacted by HIV and AIDS.
November 04, 2015
Top 5 Alternative Art Spaces
Five alternative art galleries that should be on your must-see list.
November 03, 2015
Rhodes Voice Students Place in Memphis Competition
The Memphis Chapter NATS (National Association of the Teachers of Singing) auditions were held at the University of Memphis on Oct. 31.
November 02, 2015
Fun & Philanthropy-Filled Parents Weekend
One of the first big events at Rhodes every year is Parent/Family Weekend, when parents flock from all over to get a peek into the lives of their students.
November 02, 2015
Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar to Speak to Rhodes Classes
Students in two Rhodes classes will get the opportunity to engage with Dr. Vincent Wimbush, a scholar of religion and the 2015 Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar.
November 02, 2015
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.
November 02, 2015
President Troutt Attends Yale Conference to Strengthen Teaching in Public Schools
Rhodes President William E. Troutt and university representatives from around the country will gather at Yale University on Oct. 30 to discuss the urgency of supporting and retaining teachers in high-poverty, high-minority public schools.
October 30, 2015