Dr. Evelyn Perry and Dr. John Kaltner were presented with Rhodes College’s highest honors conferred on faculty at the college’s annual Awards Convocation held May 1 on campus.
Perry, an associate professor of sociology, received the Clarence Day Award for Outstanding Teaching—an acknowledgment of her pedagogical excellence. Kaltner, an associate professor of religious studies, was honored with the Clarence Day Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity, recognizing his significant scholarly and creative contributions to his field.
McKinney to Discuss and Sign New Book on Contemporary and Earlier Eras of Black Activism
Dr. Charles McKinney, associate professor of history at Rhodes, will discuss and sign copies of his new book, From Rights to Lives: The Evolution of the Black Freedom Struggle, Sept. 12 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Blount Auditorium. A reception will follow the talk.
September 06, 2024
Rhodes Recognized Among “2025 Best Colleges in the U.S.” by The Wall Street Journal
Rhodes has been recognized among “2025 Best Colleges in the U.S.” by The Wall Street Journal. The ranking was developed and executed in collaboration with research firms College Pulse and Statista to get feedback on student outcomes and value and includes the top 500 universities and colleges in the country.
September 06, 2024
2024-2025 Faculty Roll Call
Rhodes College welcomes 16 new faculty to its distinguished roster for the 2024-2025 academic year, bringing talent in a number of specialties, from Africana studies to biology to music to mathematics.
September 04, 2024
Rhodes Lands No. 1 Spot for Best Liberal Arts College in Tennessee
Niche, a leading platform connecting students and families with colleges and schools, recently released its 2025 Best Colleges rankings, and Rhodes ranked No. 1 for Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Tennessee.
August 30, 2024
Forbes Picks Rhodes as One of America’s Top Colleges
Rhodes College continues to be ranked among excellent colleges in the country. Now, the college has landed on Forbes’ 2024-2025 List of America’s Top Colleges.
August 29, 2024
Rhodes Designated As One of the Best Colleges for 2025 by The Princeton Review
Rhodes College is featured once again in The Princeton Review’s annual college guide. In the 2025 edition of The Best 390 Colleges, Rhodes ranks in the top 25 in four categories—campus beauty, Greek life, students studying the most, and best-run colleges.
August 28, 2024
Rhodes College Welcomes Incoming Class, Fall Classes Start Aug. 28
“With a record number of applications received, Rhodes continues to attract some of the brightest students in the nation and abroad,” said Gil Villanueva, vice president for enrollment and dean of admission and financial aid. “We are excited to welcome the Class of 2028, one of the most academically talented and most diverse in college history.”
August 27, 2024
Miller Receives Jameson M. Jones Award for Outstanding Faculty Service
Dr. Mary Miller, professor of biology at Rhodes, was presented the 2024 Jameson M. Jones Award for Outstanding Faculty Service on Aug. 26 at the college’s Opening Convocation. The letters of nomination that the award committee received commended Miller’s work and described her as a fierce faculty champion, a values-driven leader, and visionary program builder.
August 26, 2024
Rhodes President Joins College Presidents for Civic Preparedness
Rhodes College President Jennifer Collins has joined the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, a new initiative which connects leaders from institutions of higher education across the country and advances higher education’s pivotal role in preparing students to be engaged citizens and to uphold free expression on campus.
August 26, 2024
LeCroy Explores the World of Mason Bees and Pollinator Health with USDA Research Grant
“How can we save the bees?” Dr. Kate LeCroy, assistant professor of biology at Rhodes College, is on a quest to find a solution to this pressing question. To help fund her research, she has received over $100,000 in a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture to specifically study disease dynamics and health outcomes of mason bee communities across urban, agricultural, and natural landscapes.
August 21, 2024