They have been analyzing residues from smoking pipes excavated from archaeological sites in Mississippi, Arkansas, Georgia, and Alabama for year, and they now have published a paper describing their discovery.
Kendall Cunningham Named First All-American in Rhodes Women's Lacrosse History
Kendall Cunningham ’18 made women's lacrosse history for the Lynx after earning third team All-American honors. Cunningham is also the first women's lacrosse player from the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) to earn All-American status.
2018 Outstanding Staff Awards Presented
Fred Garrett, Liz Hvasta, Tim Lucas, and Nikki Moore were recognized with the college’s 2018 Outstanding Staff Awards. The presentations were made May 17 at the annual Service Recognition Brunch.
New York Times Features Memphis Hot Spots Owned by Rhodes Alums
The New York Times recently featured Memphis in an article about the city’s development in blighted areas. Three of the hot spots featured are owned by Rhodes alumni Taylor Berger '02 and John Planchon '02.
Dr. Joy Brooke Fairfield Stars in "Fun Home" at Playhouse on the Square
Dr. Joy Brooke Fairfield, assistant professor of theatre, stars in Fun Home at Playhouse on the Square, until May 27.
2018-2019 Fulbright U.S. Student Awards: Alisa Redding ’18 to Teach in Estonia
She recently graduated from Rhodes with a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies. In addition to teaching, she plans to study environmental values in Estonian culture and how those values are essential in preserving natural spaces.
Erin Gleeson ’18 Awarded The Steve and Riea Lainoff Crop Trust Fellowship in Honor of Cary Fowler
As a fellow, Gleeson will work at the Global Crop Diversity Trust in Bonn, Germany. The fellowship provides the opportunity for a recent graduate to develop an understanding of issues associated with agricultural biodiversity conservation.
Distinguished Awards Presented to Students & Memphis Community Members at 2018 Commencement Exercises
Annual awards were presented at the 169th Commencement Exercises of Rhodes College held May 12 on campus.
For the Editor of "The Southwestern Review," Creative Writing Is More than a Literary Pursuit
In addition to her editor-in-chief duties for the Review, Karina Henderson ’18 also uses her passion for writing to create workshops and programs to help middle and high school students develop literacy skills through the Refugee Empowerment Program.
Seniors Natalie Palmer, Hannah Hornsey, and Shuting Li Receive Teaching Assistantships in France
Seniors Palmer, Hornsey, and Li have been awarded highly competitive teaching assistantships for 2018-2019 through the Assistants de langue en France.