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Granolagrrl: Rhodes First-Year Uses Food Blog to Connect with Students

For Madeleine O’Toole ’22, healthy eating has long been a passion. A native Memphian, O’Toole created the Instagram account and online blog granolagrrl to spotlight local restaurants, share recipes, and to emphasize that healthy food can be accessible to all.

Chloe Moore ’16 Among Memphis Flyer’s “20 Under 30” List of Memphians Shaping the City’s Future

The January 24th issue of the Memphis Flyer features its annual “20 Under 30” list of individuals helping to shape Memphis’ future. Among them is Rhodes alumna Chloe Moore.

Ethan Ferguson ’22 Among This Year’s TEDxMemphis Speakers

A computer science major, he is founder of tech marketing and education startup Augseption. His talk will focus on how he has been working with schools in Shelby County to promote the adoption of virtual and augmented reality in classroom curriculums.

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Fogelman Galleries Features Artistic Work of Professor Erin Harmon

Fun, experiential, and trippy. That’s how Erin Harmon, associate professor of art and art history, describes her latest work. Inspired by the city of Memphis and supported by the Rhodes community, Harmon’s Aggregate Optics of Make-A-Do will open at the University of Memphis’ Fogelman Galleries of Contemporary Art on Friday, Jan. 18.

Professor Erin Harmon with art students.

Rhodes to Host Regional Conference Covering Latest Research and Topics in Asian Studies

Rhodes is the host institution for the 58th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Conference of the Association for Asian Studies, which will be held Jan. 18-20. The conference features interdisciplinary paper/panel sessions, a workshop for high school teachers, and an exhibition on the history of Chinese Americans.

Frommer's Names Memphis a Top Destination in 2019

Memphis is one of the best places to go in 2019, according to a new list released by Frommer’s Travel Guides. It’s also one of the best places to go to college.

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Overton Park Provides Research, Refuge, and Recreation for Rhodes Community

Located right across the street from campus, Overton Park is a great resource for the Rhodes College community, from athletes training on its trails to students conducting research to those simply wanting to enjoy its green spaces.

Rhodes Students Receive Awards at Local GIS Conference

Colleen Hulsey ’19, a biomathematics and environmental science double major, and Tierin Burrow ’19, an environmental science major, received awards at the Memphis Area Geographic Information Council annual conference held Nov. 1-2.

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Films by Rhodes Students, Alumni Shown at Indie Memphis Film Festival 2018

This year, multiple films by Rhodes students and alumni were featured at the Indie Memphis Film Festival, held Nov. 1-5. Sarah Link ’19 and Emily Burkhead ’20 had their documentary The Audubon Sessions Presents: Marco Pavé shown at the festival Nov. 2.

Rhodes Administrator Dr. Erin Hillis to Head Association of International Educators’ Conference

More than 500 individuals are expected to attend the regional conference to be held Nov. 10-14 at The Peabody Memphis. A number of immigration experts, government officials, and study abroad professionals will participate.

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