In the spirit of the liberal arts at Rhodes College, we connect and support students, faculty, staff, and community partners in Memphis and beyond who are engaged in academic study, research, service, advocacy, and solutions in the pursuit of just and informed outcomes.
Community Engagement involves collaboration between Rhodes and community partners for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and while fulfilling Rhodes’ liberal arts mission and commitments to teaching, learning, research, service, advocacy, and justice.
We Are —
Strategic
in that our work is principled, planned, assessed, and revised.
Collaborative
in the co-creation of knowledge as we learn, discover, and serve.
Responsive
to marginalized voices and community need.
Reflective
in our training and practices of cultural humility and awareness.
Impactful
in the communities where we work and serve.
Multi-Disciplinary
in our pursuit of justice and knowledge for the common good.
Each month, the Turley Memphis Center highlights members of the Rhodes community who are making an impact across Memphis through service, scholarship, and connection. Visit The TMC Minute to read more >>
The Lynne and Henry Turley Memphis Center in the News
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This summer, 17 fellows participated in the Rhodes Institute for Regional Studies (RIRS), one of the college’s innovative programs where students capitalize on their liberal arts education and explore Memphis and the Mid-South through research.
The Rhodes College community pledged an ambitious 50,000 hours of service to local partners during the 2025-2026 academic year and has exceeded this goal.