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Lauren Sefton and Megan Starling, associate directors in the Office of Admission, recently spoke with nbcnews.com to offer tips to ease the college application process for introverted students. Although they might seem to be at a disadvantage compared to extroverts, Sefton says, “Introverts really have the opportunity to shine in the admission process, since they often know themselves extremely well."

Chalkbeat, a nonprofit news organization focused on education, has written about Rhodes’ new educational studies major, the State of Tennessee’s recent approval of the schools’ licensure program for teachers, and the college’s partnership with Shelby County Schools.

Dr. Kimberly Kasper, assistant professor of anthropology, was recently interviewed by Stacey Greenberg ‘94 for Edible Memphis about the Overton Park Community Farmers Market. The market, which is overseen by Rhodes College and the Overton Park Conservancy, began in 2012 as part of an effort to address the issues of food access and insecurity in the surrounding community.

Like many soon-to-be first-year students, Tallyn Owens ’16 attended Open Rhodes hoping to find ways to get involved on campus. Her Peer Assistant introduced her to VOX (Voices for Planned Parenthood), a nationwide program on college campuses that strives to educate students and community youth about healthy relationships, sexual health, and reproductive rights. Interested in politics and reproductive health as a high school student, Owens knew she had found her niche.

Keeping up is hard to do! And so much has happened at Rhodes since our spring issue. We thought a wrap-up of the highlights was definitely in order for your summer reading. Enjoy!

President Troutt to Retire in 2017

Compassionate Campus Initiative: A Q&A with Prof. Mark Muesse

When the Rhodes faculty voted overwhelmingly in April 2015 to approve an educational studies major, at the helm of the college’s charge was Dr. Natalie Person.

In June of 2015, the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations, which had been severed in 1961. This move toward normalization between the two countries allowed Dr. Valeria Nollan, professor of Russian studies, to design a Maymester that includes, for the first time ever, a two-week study component in Cuba.  Seven students from Rhodes participated in the course this summer, which also benefited from the assistance of Dr.

What do Dr. Jennifer Sciubba from the Department of International Studies and George Clooney, Angelina Jolie, and Madeleine Albright have in common?