Rhodes Alumna Katherine Watkins ’07 Wins $25,000 Milken Educator Award
November 17, 2017
The English teacher is recipient of the award, hailed by Teacher magazine as the “Oscars of Teaching.”
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Robert Buckman Fellowships for Study Abroad Awarded for Spring 2018
November 17, 2017
They are Mary Cat Cleavinger, Will Clinton, India Nikotich, Ryan Rosenkrantz, and Cody Stockton, who are all juniors.
Rhodes’ Robert Shankman '80 Receives Regional Coach of the Year Honors, Cross Country Headed to Nationals
November 15, 2017
The veteran Lynx coach is the 2017 NCAA Division III Men’s Cross Country South/Southeast Region Coach of the Year.
Jane Eskildsen and Reagan Alley Gain Museum Experience Through On-Campus Art Fellowship
November 14, 2017
This summer, art fellows Jane Eskildsen ’19 and Reagan Alley ’18, with visual resources curator Rosie Meindl, began the work of bringing the Jessie L. Clough Art Memorial for Teaching at Rhodes into the digital age.
Rhodes Mock Trial Team Wins Mid-South Invitational
November 14, 2017
Rhodes C mock trial team brought home the giant gavel after winning this year’s Mid-South Invitational held Nov. 10-11 at Middle Tennessee State University.
Greek and Roman Studies Students to Volunteer at Latin Day Festival for High School Students
November 10, 2017
Students of two Rhodes organizations—CA’ESAR and Eta Sigma Phi—are volunteering at the 10th annual Festivus that will include contests, games, awards, treats, feats of strength, and lectures.
Rhodes Offers Opportunities for Veterans and Future Military Members
November 10, 2017
ROTC programs serve as the traditional path to a military career for many Rhodes students. Dulcie Trottier ’18 and Samantha Lamy ’18, currently participate in the Army ROTC program.
Prof. Mark Muesse’s Practicing Mindfulness Is One of Audible’s Most Popular Titles in Its 20-Year-History
November 6, 2017
The book contains a collection of lectures explaining techniques involved in meditation and ways to promote greater well-being.
Public History Interns Make History Accessible to Broad Audiences and Help Create Community Conversations
November 3, 2017
Rowdy Kowalik ’19 has worked at the National Civil Rights Museum and Ruth Scott ’18 at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens. Three interns helped research material for a Memphis Heritage Inc. guide recently published.