When Helen Hope ’18 looks back on her childhood, she recalls a strong love for the outdoors. Now she combines that passion with the study of economics to help her develop an intersectional perspective on environmental issues.
News and relevant information about Rhodes students, faculty, and staff making the most of living in Memphis.
President Hass Among Individuals Who Could Make a Difference in 2018, According to USA Today Network-Tennessee
Editors and reporters across the USA Today Network-Tennessee, which includes The Commercial Appeal, selected 18 people to watch in 2018.
January 02, 2018
Community-Minded Student Entrepreneurs Selected to Speak at Upcoming TEDxMemphis
They are sophomore educational studies majors Kynnedy Tuggle and Cinthya Bolanos. The event is Jan. 6 at the Halloran Centre.
December 14, 2017
Tierin Burrow ’19 Wins Scholarship for GIS Research
The award was announced at the Memphis Area Geographic Information Council conference held Nov. 16-17 at the Agricenter in Memphis.
November 20, 2017
Public History Interns Make History Accessible to Broad Audiences and Help Create Community Conversations
Rowdy Kowalik ’19 has worked at the National Civil Rights Museum and Ruth Scott ’18 at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens. Three interns helped research material for a Memphis Heritage Inc. guide recently published.
November 03, 2017
Mattie Boyd and Hope Hudson Presented Scholarships by RiverArtsFest
The scholarships were announced at the RiverArtsFest Invitational Opening on Oct. 13.
October 24, 2017
Student Group Makes Strides Combating Food Waste, Takes Dining Hall Leftovers to Soup Kitchens
Rhodes’ Food Recovery Network board includes Tate Mulligan, Alex Coughlin, Alisa Redding, Lelo Shamambo, Maggie Palopoli, Zach Abdo, Zach Thornton, and Zoe Feder.
October 04, 2017
Olivia Lee ’18 Learns Lessons In Class and at Hope House About the Power of Music
The Rhodes senior shares her experiences and the valuable lessons learned working at Hope House, which seeks to improve the quality of life for HIV-affected individuals and their families.
September 12, 2017
Rhodes Students Come to Learn, Stay to Serve, According to Guest Column by President Hass
The article was published Sept. 1 on The Commercial Appeal website.
September 06, 2017
Top 5 Suggestions for September Fun
Heading off to college can be a daunting time, especially if you’ve just moved to a city you don’t know. Let Memphis give you a warm welcome with these five September events!
September 05, 2017