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Rhodes is a global four-year, private, coeducational, residential college committed to the liberal arts and sciences. News and Forbes.

The campus has continued to be nationally ranked for beauty, internships, community engagement, and outcomes. Rhodes is a national, highly selective college committed to the liberal arts and sciences. We enjoy one of the country's most beautiful campuses in the heart of Memphis, and economic, political and cultural center, making Rhodes one of a handful of prominent liberal arts colleges in a majo

r metropolitan area. For the past two years, Rhodes has been named America's #1 Service-Oriented College by Newsweek, and has garnered accolades from the Princeton Review, U.S. Rhodes is also profiled in the prestigious Colleges That Change Lives.

09/08/2026

🏆 Rhodes makes an impact.

Rhodes College ranked #16 in the South in Washington Monthly’s 2026 Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars—and #3 for service among 219 colleges nationwide.

The rankings recognize colleges for access, affordability, student outcomes and public service—values at the heart of the Rhodes experience.

And the recognition continues, with recent honors from Forbes, LinkedIn, Money, Niche and The Princeton Review.

Learn more: https://rhodesedge.org/46AWjsi

09/07/2026

Burgers, games, and… liquid nitrogen?!

Rhodes' Society of Physics Students' put together our new favorite combo for the cook out!

Happy Labor Day! ❄️

09/06/2026

🎉 Rhodes is No. 1!

Rhodes College has been ranked the #1 Best Liberal Arts College in Tennessee in Niche’s 2027 Best Colleges in America—and #41 among liberal arts colleges nationwide!

From meaningful connections with professors to hands-on opportunities in Memphis and around the world, Rhodes offers an education and experience that stands out.

As one student put it: “Rhodes is a gem of a school.” ❤️

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4ydDTJW

09/05/2026

🎭 Big wins for the Rhodes community!

Rhodes’ Aliza Moran and Melissa Andrews took home honors at the 2026 Ostrander Awards, celebrating the best of Memphis theater.

🏆 Moran won for Direction and Production of The Drowning Girls, while Andrews won for Lighting Design. The production also earned awards for Sound Design and Ensemble.

Rhodes alum Nolita Palomar ’25 was part of the cast, and April Vincent served as stage manager.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qUTGLo

09/04/2026

The right fit is where you're challenged and supported.

At Rhodes, you'll be pushed to ask big questions, pursue your passions, and discover new possibilities. But you'll never have to do it alone. With professors who know your name, a community that cares, and opportunities to explore your interests, you'll find the support you need to succeed.

Find your place. Find your path.

Apply now: https://www.rhodes.edu/admission-aid/apply-rhodes

09/03/2026

🌿 Acclaimed writer and environmental humanities scholar Robert Macfarlane is coming to Rhodes!

Join the Spence L. Wilson Center for Interdisciplinary Humanities on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. in McNeill Concert Hall for a free public lecture exploring nature, landscape, climate, people, and place.

Macfarlane is the author of celebrated works including Is a River Alive?, Underland, Landmarks, and The Old Ways.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required and seating is limited. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of today’s most influential writers on the natural world.

Register: https://fs22.formsite.com/webmanagerrhodesedu/muajlptegz/index

09/02/2026

901 Day has arrived! 🐾

September 1 = 9/01, aka the perfect day to celebrate Memphis and the people who make this city home. 🎉

So, we asked Rhodes students: What would your ideal day in Memphis look like? From favorite food spots to must-see places, here’s how they would spend a day in the 901. 📍

#901

08/30/2026

Happy 901 Day Weekend! 🐾

At Rhodes, Memphis isn’t just where we’re located—it’s part of who we are.

From favorite local spots to hidden gems, our community has plenty of ways to spend an ideal day in Memphis. Today, we’re celebrating the city we’re proud to call home through the eyes of Rhodes community.

Because being a Lynx means being part of Memphis—and there’s no better place to spend a day. 🎶🍴🌆

Happy 901 Day, Memphis!

08/29/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Rhodes College’s Tau Delta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, on receiving a 2025–2026 Best Chapter Award!

One of just 830+ chapters nationwide recognized, Tau Delta was honored for its commitment to civic engagement, professional development, scholarship and intellectual interest in political science—both on campus and throughout the Memphis community.

👏 Congratulations to the chapter members and advisor Professor Thomas Goodman on this well-deserved recognition!

Learn more here: https://news.rhodes.edu/stories/rhodes-colleges-political-science-honor-society-recognized-best-chapter-award-national?utm_campaign=Sprout&utm_content=1788024960&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Rhodes+College

08/28/2026

901 Day is next Tuesday, but why wait to celebrate Memphis?

From music and food to community and culture, Memphis is showing out all weekend long, and the Rhodes community is proud to join in the festivities.❤️

Check out all the 901 Day festivities happening across Memphis:https://memphistn.gov/901celebration2026/

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