Rhodes holds vigil for slain student, a Memphian
A private Monday evening gathering was held to honor Andrew Rainer, who was a 2018 graduate of Christian Brothers High School and was the chaplain for his fraternity, Sigma Nu.Related story:
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A private Monday evening gathering was held to honor Andrew Rainer, who was a 2018 graduate of Christian Brothers High School and was the chaplain for his fraternity, Sigma Nu.Related story:
U.S. Marshals arrest man accused in fatal shooting of Rhodes student Drew Rainer.
A woman was also injured during the robbery.
An email to the campus community from interim president Carroll Stevens last week acknowledged incidents “that have contributed to our campus community feeling unsafe, particularly for Black and Jewish students.”
Here’s how some area colleges are handling vaccinations as students return to school for the fall. One is even paying students $1,000 to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Despite suffering from COVID-19 just last year, Bobby Rush has been on a tear since his recovery.
The COVID-19 pandemic reduced some revenue streams to a trickle at four-year colleges and universities. But coming out of the pandemic, administrators believe they are smarter and more efficient. “Really, what the pandemic did is it accelerated the pace of change,” said U of M President M. David Rudd.
Rhodes is the first campus in Memphis to assess this type of fee.
Though the theater major will be discontinued, the Rhodes Theatre Guild will still be active, according to the college’s vice president of academic affairs.
Rhodes’ vice president for academic affairs cited a lack of interest among students for the decision to end its academic major in theater.
Little steps make a difference, whether it’s ridding the world of pesky insects or spreading kindness one doughnut at a time. Check out these pictures of optimistic activism.
Rhodes’ satellite is expected to have cleared the hurdles to launch by June 2023.
Here are a few of our favorite images from this week. Optimism is in the air — and it smells a lot like sizzling burgers and hot biscuits.
On the high end, applications at Rhodes College are up 25%, but down an equal percent at Southwest Tennessee Community College.
The future residence hall will have more than 61,000 square feet, single rooms, suites, common spaces and a lodge for the campus’ cultural organizations.
Commencement ceremonies for both classes will be Saturday, May 15 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
Hass will remain president of Rhodes through mid-August.
About 700 students are affected. Rhodes President Marjorie Hass says the campus was having water pressure problems and made the move to help students and also answer MLGW’s call to conserve water during the crisis.
CBU also delays graduation ceremony, with plans to honor graduates of both 2020 and 2021 at the Renasant Convention Center May 29, 2021.
When she came to Rhodes Colleges 30 years ago, no one could have known Amy Coney Barrett would become the fifth woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. But when friends look back at those days now, it all sort of makes sense.
Friend will discuss their pride on a segment of how Rhodes alums feel about Barrett’s nomination.
Rhodes graduates from across the country are speaking out in support for their fellow alum and nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States.
On Memphis campuses, dozens of international students have deferred their arrival because they could not get visas, a factor of the pandemic and immigration politics.
If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Barrett would become the second Rhodes College graduate to hold a Supreme Court seat. The first, Justice Abe Fortas graduated in 1930 when the school was called Southwestern.
Amy Coney Barrett, considered the frontrunner, is currently a member of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. If confirmed, Barrett, 48, would become the Supreme Court’s youngest justice.