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The Rhodes College Arboretum originated in the 1950s under the supervision of biology professor Dr. Arlo Smith. Over the decades, Rhodes community members have helped to conserve and increase tree species on campus. New trees will be planted on Nov. 13.
The Rhodes College field hockey team earned an automatic bid and is headed to the 2026 NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament following its victory at the Collegiate Field Hockey Conference Championship on Nov. 8.
The Rhodes College Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to extend the contract of President Jennifer Collins for an additional five years, keeping her at the helm through June 2031. Collins began serving as the college’s 21st president on July 1, 2022.
Johnathan Burch Among Finalists for Highly Coveted Rhodes Scholarship to Study in the United Kingdom
Johnathan Burch ’27 is among the United States finalists to be interviewed for the highly coveted Rhodes Scholarship. The scholarship enables exceptional young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.
Rhodes College teams competed in the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Mid-Central USA competition, finishing first place in Division 1 and first and second place in Division 2 at their competition site on Oct. 31.
Rhodes College is among institutions recently named on The Princeton Review’s Mental Health Services Honor Roll for 2027. This distinction recognizes institutions that demonstrate a strong commitment to their students’ mental health and well-being.
Dr. Robert Saxe, associate professor of history, is author of a new book titled Daily Life for Americans During World War II. The book provides a lens into the day-to-day realities of war, both on the battlefront and at home in the United States.
Rhodes College’s annual alumni awards will be presented on Nov. 14 during Homecoming/Reunion Weekend. This year’s honorees are Sally Jones Heinz ’81, Gunter Gaupp ’16, and Shayla Nicole Purifoy ’03.
The mock trial season has begun, and two Rhodes teams finished in first and second place at the Boro Brawl invitational tournament at Middle Tennessee State University. The 2026-2027 academic year marks the 40th anniversary of mock trial at Rhodes.
Women’s Golf is the only athletic program at Rhodes College to have claimed three NCAA Division III National Championships. Led by legendary coach Mike Clary ’77, the Lynx clinched national titles in the 2013-2014, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017 seasons.