Rhodes College

Tanner Chapman, a recent Rhodes College graduate from The Woodlands, TX, has been awarded The Steve and Riea Lainoff Crop Trust Fellowship in Honor of Cary Fowler '71. Chapman earned a bachelor's degree in history/international studies and religious studies (double major). Beginning in August 2026, he will support work of the external affairs team at the Global Crop Diversity Trust in Bonn, Germany.

Rhodes College is proud to recognize students named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List. The honor recognizes academic excellence. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled in at least 16 credits of academic work and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.70 or better. Those students who choose to take a course under the Pass/Fail option must have a minimum of 12 additional graded credits of work to be considered for this honor. Students who are enrolled in the Honors Program or independent Research and receive a grade of IP for that work will have their qualifying grade point average determined on all other graded work.

Rhodes College is proud to recognize students named to the Spring 2026 Honor Roll. The honor recognizes academic excellence. To qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must be enrolled in at least 16 credits of academic work and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.85 or better. Those students who choose to take a course under the Pass/Fail option must have a minimum of 12 additional graded credits of work to be considered for this honor. Students who are enrolled in the Honors Program or independent Research and receive a grade of IP for that work will have their qualifying grade point average determined on all other graded work.

Annual awards were presented at the 177th Commencement Exercises of Rhodes College held May 16 on campus. GraceAnne Hodgson of Shreveport, LA, received the Peyton Nalle Rhodes Phi Beta Kappa Prize, the college's highest academic honor awarded to the graduating senior who has best demonstrated an exceptional combination of scholarship, creativity, and achievement and a commitment to the liberal arts and sciences.

Annual awards were presented at the 177th Commencement Exercises of Rhodes College held May 16 on campus. Abigail Figueroa of Los Angeles, CA, received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award presented to a graduating senior who has given selflessly to the college and others. In cooperation with the New York Southern Society, Rhodes presents the award annually to two graduating seniors and one non-student.

Annual awards were presented at the 177th Commencement Exercises of Rhodes College held May 16 on campus. Jasmine Jeffries of Memphis, TN, received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award presented to a graduating senior who has given selflessly to the college and others. In cooperation with the New York Southern Society, Rhodes presents the award annually to two graduating seniors and one non-student.

Kaitlyn "KK" Sowers, a member of the Rhodes College Class of 2026, has been inducted into the college's Hall of Fame. Selection to the Hall of Fame, which was established in 1931, is based on individual merit, leadership in student activities, service to others, and overall contributions to the campus community. Honorees are chosen by student leaders through a confidential selection process. Election to the Hall of Fame is considered one of the highest honors that can come to a student. Read her story.

Olivia Mack, a member of the Rhodes College Class of 2026, has been inducted into the college's Hall of Fame. Selection to the Hall of Fame, which was established in 1931, is based on individual merit, leadership in student activities, service to others, and overall contributions to the campus community. Honorees are chosen by student leaders through a confidential selection process. Election to the Hall of Fame is considered one of the highest honors that can come to a student. Read her story.

Joshua Morris, a member of the Rhodes College Class of 2026, has been inducted into the college's Hall of Fame. Selection to the Hall of Fame, which was established in 1931, is based on individual merit, leadership in student activities, service to others, and overall contributions to the campus community. Honorees are chosen by student leaders through a confidential selection process. Election to the Hall of Fame is considered one of the highest honors that can come to a student. Read his story.

Jasmine Jeffries, a member of the Rhodes College Class of 2026, has been inducted into the college's Hall of Fame. Selection to the Hall of Fame, which was established in 1931, is based on individual merit, leadership in student activities, service to others, and overall contributions to the campus community. Honorees are chosen by student leaders through a confidential selection process. Election to the Hall of Fame is considered one of the highest honors that can come to a student. Read her story.

Jude Shive, a member of the Rhodes College Class of 2026, has been inducted into the college's Hall of Fame. Selection to the Hall of Fame, which was established in 1931, is based on individual merit, leadership in student activities, service to others, and overall contributions to the campus community. Honorees are chosen by student leaders through a confidential selection process. Election to the Hall of Fame is considered one of the highest honors that can come to a student. Read his story.

Rhodes College senior Yasmine Pirlepesova has been selected to receive the competitive Fulbright Study/Research Award and will conduct research in Nepal, focusing on innovative methods of educating youth and advocating for rural communities facing challenges related to climate change. The Fulbright Program currently facilitates the exchange of students and scholars between the United States and more than 140 countries, and applications for 2026-2027 continue to be reviewed. Rhodes is among the top producers of Fulbright U.S. Students. Read her story.

Ariyana Muesse, a member of the Rhodes College Class of 2026, has been inducted into the college's Hall of Fame. Selection to the Hall of Fame, which was established in 1931, is based on individual merit, leadership in student activities, service to others, and overall contributions to the campus community. Honorees are chosen by student leaders through a confidential selection process. Election to the Hall of Fame is considered one of the highest honors that can come to a student. Read her story.

Rhodes College senior Melate Kebede has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Award for the 2026-2027 academic year to serve as an English teaching assistant in Bulgaria. The Fulbright Program currently facilitates the exchange of students and scholars between the United States and more than 140 countries, and applications for 2026-2027 continue to be reviewed. Rhodes is among the top producers of Fulbright U.S. Students. Read her story.

Rhodes College senior Lydia Gold has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Award for the 2026-2027 academic year to serve as an English teaching assistant in Taiwan. The Fulbright Program currently facilitates the exchange of students and scholars between the United States and more than 140 countries, and applications for 2026-2027 continue to be reviewed. Rhodes is among the top producers of Fulbright U.S. Students. Read her story.

Rhodes College senior Sophia Cracraft has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Award for the 2026-2027 academic year to serve as an English teaching assistant in Taiwan. The Fulbright Program currently facilitates the exchange of students and scholars between the United States and more than 140 countries, and applications for 2026-2027 continue to be reviewed. Rhodes is among the top producers of Fulbright U.S. Students. Read her story.

Johnathan Burch, a political science and health equity double major at Rhodes College, is among 55 outstanding college students from across the country who have been named 2026 Truman Scholars. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation recently made the announcement. Read Johnathan's story.

Rhodes College is proud to recognize students named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List. The honor recognizes academic excellence. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled in at least 16 credits of academic work and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.70 or better. Those students who choose to take a course under the Pass/Fail option must have a minimum of 12 additional graded credits of work to be considered for this honor. Students who are enrolled in the Honors Program or independent Research and receive a grade of IP for that work will have their qualifying grade point average determined on all other graded work.

Rhodes College is proud to recognize students named to the Fall 2025 Honor Roll. The honor recognizes academic excellence. To qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must be enrolled in at least 16 credits of academic work and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.85 or better. Those students who choose to take a course under the Pass/Fail option must have a minimum of 12 additional graded credits of work to be considered for this honor. Students who are enrolled in the Honors Program or independent Research and receive a grade of IP for that work will have their qualifying grade point average determined on all other graded work.

Caroline Johnson, a Rhodes College senior from Nashville, Tenn., has been selected for the prestigious Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, which provides a $40,000 stipend for a 12-month journey to pursue an original project on a global scale. She is one of only 40 fellows chosen nationwide for 2026. Read her story.

Rhodes College is pleased to announce that Mitchell Leander, an urban studies major from Nashville, TN, has been selected as a finalist for the highly esteemed Truman Scholarship. He was selected from among hundreds of applicants nationally to interview this March. Winners will be announced in April. Read his story.

Rhodes College is pleased to announce that Johnathan Burch, a political science major from Charlotte, NC, has been selected as a finalist for the highly esteemed Truman Scholarship. He was selected from among hundreds of applicants nationally to interview this March. Winners will be announced in April. Read his story.

As Rhodes Student Government president, Johnathan Burch's top priority is to make Rhodes a welcoming space for all students. "I want to support a strong Rhodes community that is guided by the unique perspectives of our students, alumni, faculty, and staff, making sure that all voices are at the table." Read his story.

Rhodes College is proud to recognize students named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List. The honor recognizes academic excellence. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled in at least 16 credits of academic work and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.70 or better. Those students who choose to take a course under the Pass/Fail option must have a minimum of 12 additional graded credits of work to be considered for this honor. Students who are enrolled in the Honors Program or independent Research and receive a grade of IP for that work will have their qualifying grade point average determined on all other graded work.

The 176th Commencement Exercises of Rhodes College took place on campus May 17, 2025. The college awarded more than 500 degrees, including the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science in Accounting, and Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Equity.

Rhodes College is proud to recognize students named to the Spring 2025 Honor Roll. The honor recognizes academic excellence. To qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must be enrolled in at least 16 credits of academic work and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.85 or better. Those students who choose to take a course under the Pass/Fail option must have a minimum of 12 additional graded credits of work to be considered for this honor. Students who are enrolled in the Honors Program or independent Research and receive a grade of IP for that work will have their qualifying grade point average determined on all other graded work.

Anna Rush, a member of the Rhodes College Class of 2025 from Pittsburgh, PA, has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Award for the 2025-2026 academic year. She will serve as an English teaching assistant in Spain. Read her story.

Maya Khalife-Hamdan, a member of the Rhodes College Class of 2025 from Pacific Grove, CA, has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Award for the 2025-2026 academic year. She will serve as an English teaching assistant in Colombia. Read her story.

Katherine Buikema, a member of the Rhodes College Class of 2025 from Westmont, IL, has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Award for the 2025-2026 academic year. She will serve as an English teaching assistant in Bulgaria. Read her story.

Monica Nedialkova, a member of the Rhodes College Class of 2025 from Portland, OR, has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Award for the 2025-2026 academic year. She will serve as an English teaching assistant in Bulgaria. Read her story.