News and relevant information about Rhodes students, faculty, and staff making the most of living in Memphis.

On the evening of February 3rd, a diverse and energetic crowd filled Memphis’ Crosstown Arts on Cleveland Avenue.

Rhodes College’s Society of Physics Students (SPS) put smiles on the faces of students at Shelby Oaks Elementary Jan. 26 with science demonstrations.

The Memphis Center at Rhodes supports student experiential learning opportunities in surrounding neighborhoods as well as student interactions with community arts organizations.

Actress and playwright Jazmin Miller, who is a 2008 Rhodes alumna, has returned to her alma mater with a one-woman show titled “Thirteen” which sheds light on human trafficking in Memphis.

Dr. Michael LaRosa, associate professor of history at Rhodes, and alumnus Bryce W. Ashby have published the cover story for the Memphis Flyer titled “American Dreamers.”

Urban Forestry Fellows at Rhodes have been studying the rings of large fallen trees in the Old Forest located across campus.

Rhodes students – who currently represent 47 states and 32 countries – are contributing to the Memphis community in immeasurable ways by fully engaging with the city’s culture, people, and causes.

On Saturday, January 16, Rhodes students will volunteer at local community sites to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King through service at one of fifteen service sites.

A team of researchers including Rhodes Professor Sarah Boyle and four Rhodes alumni—Brittany Pope, Maggie Blake,  Stephen Leavelle, and Jennifer Marshall—have published an article in PLoS ONE along with several of the zoo’s scientists and elephant keepers.

While Memphis may not have a White Christmas, that doesn't mean it isn't a great place to spend the holiday season. In fact, Memphis has so many fun things to do, Palmer Cat wandered away from her home to explore them!