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Rhodes College is featured among Money magazine’s annual list of Best Colleges in America, which highlights the nation’s top colleges and universities based on key factors such as graduation rates, costs, financial aid, student debt, and alumni salaries.
Amy Ware Assumes Role as Inaugural Assistant Vice President for Career Integration at Rhodes College
Amy Ware has assumed the position of Assistant Vice President for Career Integration and Rhodes Family Executive Director of the Center for Career and Professional Development at Rhodes College. This is the college’s first endowed staff position.
Rhodes College is among liberal arts colleges that stand out for medical school placement success, according to a recent analysis by the college admissions consulting firm College Transitions.
An impressive 219 Rhodes College student-athletes have earned a spot on the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Academic Honor Roll for Spring 2026, representing 14 athletic programs.
Robert H. Buckman and his family have been steadfast pillars of support to the Rhodes College community for decades, and the college is profoundly grateful for their unwavering commitment. Buckman passed away May 31, 2026, and will be greatly missed.
Five Rhodes faculty members have been awarded the college’s Buckman International Curricular Development Grants, reflecting their dedication to innovative teaching and curriculum development.
The Student Counseling Center at Rhodes College has received accreditation from the International Accreditation of Counseling Services.
Tanner Chapman ’26 has been awarded The Steve and Riea Lainoff Crop Trust Fellowship in Honor of Cary Fowler ’71. The fellowship is made possible thanks to the generosity of Steve and Riea Lainoff, parents of Brian Lainoff ’11 and Mark Lainoff ’15.
The Rhodes College chapter of the Tennessee National Consortium for Teaching about Asia hosted two educator workshops in May focused on “Teaching Asia in a Changing World.”
Rhodes employees Charles Gatewood, Laura Jacobsen, Danielle Donze, and Ed Trouy were honored with the college’s 2026 Outstanding Staff Awards at the annual Service Recognition Brunch held on May 22.