Dr. Timothy Huebner of the Rhodes Department of History will be guest speaker for the upcoming Book and Author series being held at the National Civil Rights Museum at 6 p.m. on July 9. The title of his lecture is “The Civil War, Emancipation, and the Birth of Human Rights in America,” which is based on his forthcoming book.

The Southern Athletic Association (SAA) announced its Student-Athlete Academic Honor Roll for the 2015 spring term, with Rhodes landing 163 Lynx on the list.
A total of 914 student-athletes made the list, from across the SAA, with Rhodes topping the charts. To qualify, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.25 for the term and be a regular member of a varsity athletic team in a sport sponsored by the conference.

Dr. John E. Murray, the Joseph R. Hyde III Professor of Political Economy at Rhodes, has been appointed to the editorial board of the Journal of Economic History. It is one of the most influential historical journals published in English and is of interest not only to economic historians but also to social and demographic historians and economists in general. Topics covered include money and banking, trade, manufacturing, government and regulation, agriculture, technology, transportation.

Celebrating the extraordinary students who fill our classrooms, residence halls, and dining facilities.

Dr. Kendra G. Hotz, assistant professor of religious studies at Rhodes, has received an Award of Excellence from the Associated Church Press, a national organization that honors religious print and online journalism.

Prof. Susan Kus and two professional colleagues Dr. Raharijaoana and Dr. Rasoamampionona wrote an article for the French professional journal Etudes Océan Indien.

At the college’s annual Awards Convocation hosted by Academic Affairs on May 1, various Rhodes departments and programs recognized outstanding students. Special scholarships and awards also were announced including the Clarence Day Awards for outstanding teaching and research. Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS 2014-2015

Anthropology/Sociology

Francis and Edwyna Hickman Award: 
Stephanie Kasper
Leah Ford

Prof. Mary Miller’s research on genetics is featured in the annual GENETICS Spotlight booklet, a publication of the Genetics Society of America.

Prof. Dee Garceau’s documentary film, “Remember Fort Pillow,” has earned an Award of Merit in the Educational category of the Best Shorts Competition.

The Rhodes College Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa (Gamma of Tennessee) is pleased to announce that the following students from the Class of 2015 have been invited to join the Society as Members-in-Course: