Rhodes College Urban Studies Program

Join us this fall at our orientation for urban studies and health equity majors and minors on Sat, Sept 23 and the following weekend at our annual Homecoming Reunion on Fri, Sept 29.

Super proud that our community-collegiate partnership with Rhodes College is now nationally recognized by the American Planning Association 😍

Can’t wait to see the final projects from this semester.

Join us for our 2nd Annual Urban Studies & Health Equity Reunion during Homecoming🎉

Education Patio (next to Bookstore)
613 University St.
Friday, October 28th
4:00 - 6:00 pm

Visit rhodes.edu/homecoming to RSVP.
Email [email protected] for questions.

Introducing our panelists for the upcoming Planning to Practice: Memphis 3.0 and where we are today!

These panelists represent a variety of voices in city planning and urban design. Join us on July 14th to hear from these leaders about the progress to date for Memphis 3.0 and how the goals of the comprehensive city plan are being implemented. Register to attend at the link. https://fb.me/e/1DiFpS8Ji

Nick Oyler: Bikeway and Pedestrian Program Manager, Division of Engineering, City of Memphis

Sydney Sepulveda: Program Coordinator, Quality Public Realm, Memphis Medical District Collaborative

Josh Whitehead: Senior Attorney, Burch Porter & Johnson, specializing in Zoning & Land Use Planning, Real Estate Law, Government Relations & Municipal Law

We’ll see you tomorrow for the Memphis Parks Summer Job Fair at Hickory Hill Community Center!

In the Community: Prof. Peter Hossler and Rhodes Students Serve Patients of Wellness and Stress Clinic of Memphis | Rhodes News Summary: Since its beginnings in 2018, the Wellness and Stress Clinic of Memphis has offered a wealth of primary care, mental and behavioral health services, legal services, and health lifestyle classes. Dr. Peter Hossler, assistant professor of urban studies at Rhodes College, is program director a...

Congratulations Sydney Sepúlveda '16!!!

Congrats to MMDC Program Coordinator and resident of the Crosstown community, Sydney Sepulveda, on her new role as Crosstown CDC President! We are so glad to see our team members involved in their residential neighborhoods in addition to the impact they make everyday in the Medical District. Well deserved! 👏

Fun Fact: Sydney is also a bike advocate 🚴🏽‍♀️ follow her page for all your commuting tips and tricks!

Upsilon Sigma is sponsored by the Urban Affairs Association, the largest interdisciplinary urban research organization in the world.

On Wednesday, December 8th at 4:30 PM CT we will induct the Fall 2021 class of students who have met the requirements to join the Rhodes College Upsilon Sigma chapter.

All students and faculty are encouraged to attend. Please join us next Wednesday at the Burrow/Oak Alley Tent to congratulate these students. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

For more information, email [email protected].