Prof. Mark Muesse of the Department of Religious Studies recently was interviewed for a Wall Street Journal article on teaching children how to meditate at an early age.
National and global news about Rhodes students and alums
President Troutt Featured in The College Initiative’s New Video
Rhodes President William E. Troutt is featured in a new video about The College Initiative (TCI).
Prof. Nasong’o Edits New Book on Ethnic Conflict in Africa
Dr. Shadrack W. Nasong’o, of Rhodes’ Department of International Studies, is editor of the new book The Roots of Ethnic Conflict in Africa: From Grievance to Violence.
President Troutt to Discuss Choosing the Right College in Princeton Review Webinar
Rhodes President William E. Troutt will join Gettysburg College and Hunter College presidents in a webinar on Nov. 17 hosted by The Princeton Review.
Rhodes Alumnus Plays Guitar for Justin Timberlake on CMAs
Guitarist and Rhodes music alumnus Elliott Ives ’00 recently appeared on the Country Music Awards with singer Justin Timberlake.
Newly Established Black Alumni Chapter Hosts First Event
On Oct. 25, the newly established Rhodes College Black Alumni Chapter hosted a brunch at the home of Brenda and Herman Morris ’73 during Homecoming/Reunion Weekend.
Distinguished Alumni Recognized
Annual awards were presented at Rhodes College’s Alumni Convocation on Oct. 24 during Homecoming/Reunion Weekend.
President Troutt Attends Yale Conference to Strengthen Teaching in Public Schools
Rhodes President William E. Troutt and university representatives from around the country will gather at Yale University on Oct. 30 to discuss the urgency of supporting and retaining teachers in high-poverty, high-minority public schools.