Rhodes College

We had some furry friends visit campus this Thursday!

Congratulations Dr. Nasong’o!!! A book by Dr. Nasong'o, professor of international studies at Rhodes College, has been selected by the Reference and User Services Association, a division of the American Library Association, as one of the Best Historical Materials published in 2023 and 2024.

Learn more here: https://news.rhodes.edu/stories/book-prof-shadrack-nasongo-receives-honor-american-library-association

Exciting news‼️ ‼️ Luxury and lifestyle magazine Condé Nast Traveler recently named Rhodes among the “54 Most Beautiful College Campuses.” A Class IV Arboretum, Rhodes offers stunning foliage in addition to our Gothic-style architecture. See Rhodes for yourself by signing up to visit today! 🌳

Book your tour: https://www.rhodes.edu/admission-aid/visit-campus

Nur Hamada ‘26, a Rhodes lacrosse player who wears a hijab, celebrates the opportunity to represent her faith on and off the field. “Being Muslim and playing lacrosse has proven challenging at times, but has given me meaning,” she says. Over her first two years, she played 28 games and scored 7 goals. Learn more about Hamada’s athletic journey here: https://rhodesedge.org/4bqXex9

“The more advanced you get, the more it feels like an art rather than a science,” Hannah Meit ‘25 says. “Pure math provides a unique blend of rigor and creativity.”

Meit’s recent presentation of her pure math research at the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Math marks her fourth during her undergraduate career.

Learn more here: https://news.rhodes.edu/stories/rhodes-mathematician-hannah-meit-25-proofs-passion-and-perseverance

Congratulations Mary!

Photographer and videographer Mary Gunning ’18, along with a team at Forever Ready Productions, received a Midsouth Emmy in the societal concerns category for their documentary “What We’ll Never Know”. The ceremony for the 39th Nashville/Midsouth Emmy Awards, which is a division of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, was held Feb. 15.

Learn more here: https://news.rhodes.edu/stories/rhodes-alum-mary-gunning-18-receives-midsouth-emmy-societal-concerns-documentary

We ❤️ Memphis!
TripAdvisor just ranked Memphis as one of the top trending destinations for 2025, and we couldn’t agree more! From world-class BBQ and live music to stunning art and a vibrant community, there’s so much to love about our city.

But don’t just take our word for it—come see for yourself! Schedule a visit to Rhodes, explore our beautiful campus, and let us give you the inside scoop on the best spots to eat, enjoy, and experience Memphis.
📍 Plan your visit today!

Exciting News! Rhodes has officially been recognized as a "Top Producing Institution" of Fulbright U.S. Students for the 2024-2025 academic year!

This marks the 4th year that Rhodes has received this recognition. This achievement reflects Rhodes College’s strong commitment to international exchange and to fostering lasting connections between ourselves and those in other countries.

Dr. Laura Kelly, associate professor of educational studies at Rhodes College, received a Spencer Foundation grant for her project that explores how bilingual elementary students use both English and Spanish to engage with texts in weekly book clubs. Rhodes students will help lead these discussions, supporting biliteracy and cultural understanding in the process.
Congrats, Dr. Kelly! 🎓👏

Learn more here: https://news.rhodes.edu/stories/kelly-receives-grant-conduct-research-contributing-biliteracy-education

🚨 Admitted Student Preview Day is TOMORROW 🚨

See Yourself at Rhodes: A Day for Admitted Students
📅 February 24, 2025

Spend the day exploring campus, connecting with future classmates, and discovering what life as a Lynx is all about! 🦁✨

Register here ➡️ https://admission.rhodes.edu/portal/previewrhodes

The A.S.I.A. Lunar New Year event couldn't have happened at a more perfect time this year! As we welcomed the celebration, we also commemorated Valentine’s Day, blending themes of love, luck, and community. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival in many cultures, marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is traditionally a time to honor ancestors, enjoy festive meals, and usher in prosperity for the year ahead.



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Last October, Rhodes had the incredible honor of displaying five Tennessee Williams' paintings at the Mississippi Delta Tennessee Williams Festival. Williams, most famously known for his award-winning plays, often painted ideas of social taboo and loneliness. For the next two months, Rhodes' Clough-Hanson Gallery will display an exhibit – curated by Echo O’Connor '25 – titled “Tennessee Williams: Paintings of Love and Loss.”

Learn more about this exciting opportunity here: https://news.rhodes.edu/stories/rhodes-artwork-collection-highlight-tennessee-williams-festival

🚨 Have you registered yet? 🚨

See Yourself at Rhodes: A Day for Admitted Students
📅 February 24, 2025

Spend the day exploring campus, connecting with future classmates, and discovering what life as a Lynx is all about! 🦁✨

Register here ➡️ https://admission.rhodes.edu/portal/previewrhodes

Due to inclement weather, Rhodes College has canceled all classes, activities, and events for Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

Dr. David Rupke, Rhodes physics professor and lover of astronomical discovery, has worked with students to photograph the galaxy Makani with NASA’s iconic Hubble Space Telescope. On January 15, Rupke shared their findings of ionized oxygen atoms in Makani’s galactic wind at the American Astronomical Society. 🔭 🌟

Learn more here: https://news.rhodes.edu/stories/rhodes-astronomy-team-uses-hubble-space-telescope-image-galaxys-environment