Beginning my seventh fall at Rhodes, I continue to feel so fortunate. My travels this summer allowed me to further reflect on this remarkable community. »
The awe-inspiring new Barret library re-centers the campus and incorporates a host of features that make it adaptable to changing times. While Barret’s walls may be carved in stone, the way it operates is not. »
Somewhere, deep inside the honey-hued walls of Rhodes’ new Paul Barret, Jr. Library, a time capsule lies hidden. A secret time capsule is just one of the surprises embedded in Barret. Let us take you on the insider′s tour. »
Meet John P. Douglas ’48 and Graves C. Leggett who share a firm conviction that funding a new library for Rhodes from the Paul Barret, Jr. Testamentary Trust was providential. »
Meet Lewis Donelson ’38 who, as attorney for the Paul Barret, Jr. Testamentary Trust, advised on the awarding of $75 million to nonprofit organizations in Shelby County, TN. »
The remarkable story of Paul Weisiger Barret, Jr.′s gift to the college, with a tribute from lifelong friend, Mariellen Gillespie Thompson »
The architects of Paul Barret, Jr. Library knew the importance of beauty, inspiration and continuity, as they repeated architectural details from other campus buildings while adding touches of their own. »
A note from the Alumni Relations office and call for alumni publications to fill the shelves of Barret Library.... »
Martha Hunter Shepard ’66
Larry AhokasRobert Shatzer
Christina Huntington ’96
