Video: Rhodes Parent Talks About the Value of a Liberal Arts Education
Dr. Peter Agre, recipient of the 2003 Nobel Prize in Chemistry and father to Carly '11, gave a presentation at Parent/Family weekend titled "My Life in Science: The Value of a Liberal Arts Education." Watch highlights in this seven-minute video. »
De-Stressing Final Exams
Dean of Students, Kathleen Laakso, shares some ways you can help your student deal with the stress of final exams. »
Welcome to the Rhodes Community
Many colleges have alumni chapters, but we do things differently at Rhodes. While we do have chapters in 15 cities around the country, they include both parents and alumni. Many parents are very active in chapter work and hold leadership positions. »
Tell Your Student: Resume Clinic on November 15
Alumni from a variety of fields will be available at this event to give your student advice on resumes and tips for securing an internship or job. »
Online Resources Keep You Connected to Rhodes
These sites will help you keep up with news for parents and families, as well as the latest happenings on our busy campus. »Academic Internships Pave the Way to Career Success
In this kind of a job market, it’s so important to have professional networks and someone that can mentor you, give you connections and vouch for you. Academic internships can help. »
Refurbished Burrow Building to Open in January
The renovated Burrow building will be a hub for student services, featuring teams designed to serve students better in areas such financing, academic support, life after Rhodes and more. »
Financial Aid Director Returns
Art Weeden, who served as director of financial aid at Rhodes from 1987 to 2000, has recently returned to the position. That’s good news for students and parents. »
Keeping Up with the Lynxes
Keeping up with your favorite Rhodes student-athletes has never been easier (or required less travel). We provide you the internet resources for following the Lynx in competition. »
Calling All Parents: Ways You Can Help Rhodes
Did you know Rhodes Alumni Chapters are open to parents as well? With 14 groups across the nation (and more to come), chapters depend on parents to help support Rhodes. »
Looking Back—My Years at Rhodes College
A few short weeks before graduation, Rachel Stinson ’08 looks reflects on her time at Rhodes and in Memphis. »