4. Poll: Wharton is election wild card Jul 16, 2007
"The truth is, this is a referendum on Willie Herenton -- that you're either for him or against him," said Marcus Pohlmann, a political science professor at Rhodes College. "There doesn't seem to be a groundswell for any of the alternatives," he said, adding that he was a bit surprised that Wharton didn't pull more support even though he has not announced. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
* Taiwan and the next US president Jul 15, 2007
John Copper is a professor of International Studies at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. This story has been viewed 391 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
North San Diego County School News Briefs: Pacific View Charter School earns national honor Jul 4, 2007
Kelianne Montalvo of Escondido recently was named to the 2007 semester dean's list at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn. To qualify for the honor, students must be enrolled in at least 13 credit hours of academic work and achieve a semester grade point average of at least 3. (North County Times)
School notes Jun 30, 2007
Local Cannon students and the colleges they have chosen to attend include the following: Cornelius Colby Bell, Nashville State Community College, TN; Michael Berry, Miami University, OH; Patrick Joseph, Miami University, OH; Harrison Long, The University of Tampa, FL; Erin O Malley, Appalachian State University, NC; Dorothy Warren, Clemson University, SC. Davidson Devon Applegate, Colgate University, NY; Elizabeth Boone, Central Piedmont Community College, NC; Lyndsey Chepke, Emory University,... (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Mayor blasts plot to derail re-election Jun 26, 2007
"A few days after Herenton's news conference, Smith was back in jail in Nashville for failing a drug test while on probation."It's a strange story," said political scientist Marcus Pohlmann of Rhodes College of Memphis. "It's almost too strange to be taken seriously unless there's a paper trail, and maybe there is. "1 | | Rate this storyLowHigh MORE FROM POLITICSPolitics Section FrontAdd Politics headlines to your news... (MSNBC -- Race)
Mayor Upset Over Alleged Plot to Videotape Him Having... Jun 26, 2007
" A few days after Herenton's news conference, Smith was back in jail in Nashville for failing a drug test while on probation. "It's a strange story," said political scientist Marcus Pohlmann of Rhodes College of Memphis. "It's almost too strange to be taken seriously unless there's a paper trail, and maybe there is. " A recent poll in The Commercial Appeal newspaper found 60 percent of respondents were opposed re-electing the mayor in October, with his popularity slipping among black as well as... (Fox News)
4. Boston persists; Johnson gives in Jun 26, 2007
"I think her departure seems to be par for the course for superintendents around the country," said Marcus Pohlmann, a Rhodes College political science professor. "You would also expect superintendents of her caliber to be advancing through school systems in an attempt to advance their own career.". (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
2. 'Bizarre' charges weave knot of political confusion Jun 16, 2007
Advertisement "I don't see it having a real major effect. If there's any effect, it's slightly to the mayor's benefit," said Marcus Pohlmann, a political science professor at Rhodes College. On Thursday, Herenton described himself as a victim of the smear campaign that was detailed in The Commercial Appeal by a former topless club cocktail waitress. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
* China's choice for Taiwan's next leader Jun 14, 2007
John Copper is the Stanley J. Buckman Professor of International Studies at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. This story has been viewed 561 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
High Schools' Finest: Girls other sports Jun 11, 2007
REPORTED SIGNINGS: Sarah Anscher (field hockey), East Chapel Hill, Quinnipiac; Sarah Baker (polo), St. Mary's, Virginia; Kaysee Campbell (cheerleading), Leesville Road, N.C. State; Morgan Cloutier (field hockey), Chapel Hill, Ball State; Hannah Cohen (field hockey), Durham Academy, Princeton; Brittany Kenya-Renee Davis (cheerleading), Southeast Raleigh, UNC-Pembroke; Tuli Lim (field hockey), East Chapel Hill, Louisville; Sarah Nolan (crew), St. Mary's, North Carolina; Kelly Prak (field hockey),... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson eager to serve on school board Jun 8, 2007
Johnson has a bachelor's degree from Memphis' Rhodes College, and Master's degree and doctorate in applied mathematics from the University of Alabama in Huntsville where she also works as a mathematics lecturer. Speak your mind. (Madison County Record, AL)
A&M appoints student activities director Jun 3, 2007
Stackman served as the dean of students at Rhodes College before being appointed to the Anistration. Rhodes is a private liberal arts college located in Memphis, Tenn. (The Battalion, TX)
Bulls set to kick off another KIT League season May 28, 2007
Bizzell is a sophomore at Rhodes College in Memphis where he was recently named to his second all-conference team for Rhodes 36-10 team. Bizzell starts shortstop at Rhodes where he batted. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Dunn, Schaefer to wed May 20, 2007
She is a graduate of Rhodes College with a degree in psychology. She is currently employed at Youth Villages in Memphis, Tenn. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
St. John's Extends Lead in Division III Men's Golf Championship May 18, 2007
Rhodes College, which led the field after the first round and sat at third place after the second, shot a 35-over-par dropping them to ninth place on the leader board. Between its players, Rhodes College shot nine double bogeys or worse, including Justin Jennison's 5-over on the par-3 17th hole ... T9 Rhodes College 299 316 323 938 +74. (Mac-Sports.com)
St. John's Leads At DIII Men's Golf Championship May 17, 2007
After the second round of the 2007 NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championships, the top three teams from Round 1 merely changed places with St. John's University moving from second to first place, Ohio Wesleyan moving up to second and Rhodes College falling two spots to third ... Dropping to third, Rhodes College finished the day with a 316, 17 strokes behind their first round score ... 3 Rhodes College 299 316 615 +39. (Mac-Sports.com)
3. Meet three graduates who have an unusual desire to excel May 13, 2007
Commencement exercises began last week at the University of Memphis and LeMoyne-Owen College and continue this weekend at Christian Brothers University and Rhodes College, with Crichton College, Southwest Tennessee Community College and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center all awarding degrees later in the month ... Bostick, a product of home-schooling, has been taking college courses since she was 10 and graduates from Rhodes College this May with a bachelor's of science in biology... (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
5. Citizens patrol keeps close eye on Central Gardens May 7, 2007
"The attitude about crime in this country, to move away and it won't follow you, is false," says Lynn Zastoupil, 53, a professor of history at Rhodes College who, with wife, Margot, has manned many shifts in the watch program. In fact, the idea here is to make the criminals move so the law-abiding citizens can stay. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Forty-One Tigers to Graduate Saturday May 5, 2007
Her immediate plans include serving as an assistant coach at Rhodes College and holding private lessons. Jacksonville, Fla. (Gotigersgo.com)
Sports Briefs: NCAA bans text messages Apr 27, 2007
Goff recently coached at Rhodes College in Tennessee. Golf. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Harrison High graduate on Virginia Tech campus Apr 23, 2007
She graduated in 2002 with honors from Harrison High School and received her Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn. She is currently working on her master s in environmental engineering. (Bolivar Herald Free Press, MO)
4/21/07 TrackBilliken Track and Field Results From Vanderbilt Invitational Apr 22, 2007
8 4 25 Forbes, Kristin Rhodes College 12 ... 0 5 32 King, Sha Rhodes College 12 ... 0 6 40 Goss, Julia Rhodes College 12. (Slubillikens.com)
Women's Soccer Picks Up Wins Over Rodes, CBU Apr 17, 2007
MEMPHIS - The Memphis women's soccer team picked up a pair of victories Saturday in spring exhibition matches with city foes Rhodes College and Christian Brothers University. The Lady Tigers played through wet conditions for most of the day, managing to pull out a 2-1 win over Rhodes and recording a convincing victory over CBU.. (Gotigersgo.com)
Women's Soccer to Face Rhodes and CBU in Battle of Memphis Apr 14, 2007
MEMPHIS - The Memphis women's soccer team will take on Rhodes College and Christian Brothers at Rhodes' campus on Saturday in a three way cross-town battle with Memphis playing Rhodes at 10 a.m. and Christian Brothers in a seven aside match at 5 p.m.. "It's great to get all three of the teams in Memphis together, and it's always fun to play people your in town rivals," said Memphis head coach. (Gotigersgo.com)
3. Chumney early leader for mayor Wharton polls well Apr 10, 2007
The poll results don't bode well for the mayor's re-election efforts, said Marcus Pohlmann, a political science professor at Rhodes College. "On the other hand, 30 percent (for Chumney) is not a roaring endorsement either," Pohlmann said. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
5. The John Ford trial Apr 9, 2007
One factor weighing against Ford is public disgust with the large volume of corruption in Memphis in recent years, said Rhodes College political science professor Marcus Pohlmann. Nearly 70 elected officials, cops, jailers and others have been charged with corruption here since 2000. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Former SHS star Puckett to lead Bulls Apr 9, 2007
Currently, Bizzell is playing for Rhodes College in Memphis. The Bulls will need some more pop in the lineup from last year. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Men's Tennis Sweeps Murray State Apr 5, 2007
Memphis will host Southern Miss, Saturday, at 2 p.m. at Rhodes College. Memphis 7, Murray State 0 Doubles 1. (Gotigersgo.com)
Tiger Men's Tennis Match Pushed Back One Hour Apr 5, 2007
The Tigers and the Racers will begin play at 3 p.m. Both matches are being played outdoors at Rhodes College. Admission is free, but fans may need to check in with the Rhodes security gate at the entry for a parking pass. (Gotigersgo.com)
Men's Tennis Downs Southeastern Louisiana, 5-2 Apr 4, 2007
The match, which was originally slated to be played outdoors at Rhodes College, was instead moved to WellWorx Fitness Center due to expected rain in the Memphis area ... Both teams will step back on the court again Wednesday, as Southeastern Louisiana will face Murray State at 10 a.m. outdoors at Rhodes College ... Memphis will face Murray State in the following match, which is set to begin at 2 p.m. Both matches will be played at Rhodes College, weather permitting. (Gotigersgo.com)
Women's Soccer Finishes Three Matches in Spring Season Apr 4, 2007
" Memphis will be in action next weekend when it faces cross-town rivals Christian Brothers and Rhodes College on Saturday, April 14.. (Gotigersgo.com)
McCain Campaign Crowd Strong on Foreign Policy Experience Apr 2, 2007
Teresa Beckham Gramm Senior Economic Adviser: Rhodes College Economics Professor. Phil GrammGeneral Co-Chair of the Campaign. (Human Events Online)
Jennifer Sullivan Returns as Lady Tiger Assistant Coach Mar 31, 2007
Jennifer Sullivan will join the Lady Tigers on the sidelines after spending the past two seasons at Rhodes College ... - Former Lady Tiger basketball player has returned to her alma mater, joining staff as an assistant coach after spending the last two seasons at Rhodes College. (Gotigersgo.com)
McDonald Wins Male C-USA Athlete of the Week Mar 29, 2007
McDonald threw an NCAA qualifying distance of 212-00 in the javelin last Saturday at the Lynx Spring Break Invitational at Rhodes College. The mark was a career best for McDonald shattering his previous best in the event by over 20 feet. (Gotigersgo.com)
More of this story Mar 29, 2007
Seglem earned her B.A. in American Studies from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn. She then attended Texas Tech University where she was pursuing her graduate degree in Museum Science. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Narasimhan Named C-USA Player of the Week Mar 28, 2007
All home matches are being played at Rhodes College in Memphis. Admission to the matches is free. (Gotigersgo.com)
Tigers Fall Short In Final Match of Tim McCage Cup Mar 25, 2007
The Tigers looked solid in the first game of the tournament, where they defeated Rhodes College 2-1. Junior scored the first goal for the Tigers. (Gotigersgo.com)
Memphis Track Trains Through Second Meet Mar 24, 2007
MEMPHIS - For a second straight week the Memphis track team will compete at cross-town Rhodes College as the Tigers participate in the Lynx Spring Break Invitational on Saturday. The Tigers have kept up a grueling training schedule this week and once again train right through their meet. (Gotigersgo.com)
Memphis Will Host the Annual Tim McCage Cup Mar 23, 2007
Rhodes College, Christian Brothers University and Lambuth University will be in the hunt for the tournament trophy, along with Memphis ... He participated in six games during the 1990 season, and scored his only goal against Rhodes College in the Mayor's Cup in Memphis on September 20, 1990. (Gotigersgo.com)
Rhodes College among 'best buys' Mar 23, 2007
Rhodes College among 'best buys. Memphis Business Journal - 2:27 PM CDT Thursday, March 22, 2007. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Tiger Tennis Sweeps Indiana State Mar 18, 2007
- The University of Memphis men's tennis team (4-8, 1-1 C-USA) bounced back from a four-match losing streak with a 7-0 sweep of Indiana State in non-conference action at Rhodes College, Saturday morning ... That match will be played at Rhodes College. (Gotigersgo.com)
Men's Tennis to Host Pair of Non-Conference Foes This Weekend Mar 17, 2007
The Tigers will host Indiana State, Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. at Rhodes College, then will welcome Tennessee Tech to town on Sunday, beginning at noon ... Both non-conference matches this weekend will be played at Rhodes College. (Gotigersgo.com)
Tigers Fall Short Against Tennessee U 23 Mar 17, 2007
The Tigers are scheduled to play Rhodes College at 10:00 a.m., and will conclude the tournament against CBU or Lambuth at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. (Gotigersgo.com)
Women's Tennis to Open Seven-Match Road Swing Mar 16, 2007
Those matches are all tentatively slated to be played at Rhodes College. (Gotigersgo.com)
Local College Round up: McDonald named Centennial Player of the Week Mar 14, 2007
The Devils (4-1) face Rhodes College today. Rhodes is ranked ninth in the South Atlantic Region with a 7-1 record. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Tate grad aims to help area football players Mar 7, 2007
"I was offered a chance to play football at (only) one place, Rhodes College, a Division III school in Memphis," Daigle said. "Instead, I went to try out at Southern Mississippi.". (Pensacola News Journal)
Tennis Sweeps Memphis Mar 4, 2007
- The University of Houston tennis team notched an impressive 7-0 victory over Memphis in cold and windy conditions Friday afternoon on the Rhodes College campus. It was the Cougars (9-3) first match this season outside the Lone Star State. (Uhcougars.com)
Women's Tennis Falls to Houston Mar 3, 2007
- The University of Memphis women's tennis team 1-6, 0-2 C-USA) battled cold and windy conditions and dropped their Conference USA home opener to Houston (9-3), 7-0, at Rhodes College, Friday. Memphis will play another conference match Saturday morning at Rhodes when the Lady Tigers host Southern Miss, beginning at 11:30 a.m.. (Gotigersgo.com)
3. Morris challenges for mayor Mar 2, 2007
But Herenton, as an incumbent with a half-million-dollar war chest, is the man to beat, said Marcus Pohlmann, political professor at Rhodes College. That war chest suggests that the mayor still has the confidence of much of the business community. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Paine, Mackley Take 5k Titles Feb 18, 2007
" Paine took Saturday's race by 50 seconds against two-time winner Brigithe Moreno of Plant, who was last season's state cross country champion in Class 3A. After spending a year training with the Nike Farm Team, Paine recently joined the staff of Florida State track and cross country coach Bob Braman as a volunteer assistant in hopes of resuming hard training again. To pay the bills, she teaches fifth and sixth grades at a small Christian school in Tallahassee. Braman, a former coach at USF and... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Men's Soccer Announces 2007 Spring Schedule Feb 17, 2007
Memphis is scheduled to play at 10:00 a.m. against neighboring Rhodes College. They will take the field again against Christian Brothers University or Lambuth University. (Gotigersgo.com)
Southwestern to develop faculty exchange program Feb 14, 2007
Other schools in the program include Huston-Tillotson in Austin, in New Orleans, in Atlanta and Rhodes College in Memphis. The college hopes the grant will help faculty get the same benefit that students receive in exchange programs. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Men's Tennis Earns Second Straight Sweep Feb 10, 2007
- The University of Memphis men's tennis team (2-2) swept the Rhodes College Lynx, 7-0, in non-conference action at WellWorx, Friday night ... Memphis 7, Rhodes College 0 Singles No. 1 -- (UM) def. (Gotigersgo.com)
Men's Tennis to Host Rhodes Friday Feb 9, 2007
- The University of Memphis men's tennis team will continue its three-match home stands across cross town Rhodes College, Friday, at 6 p.m. at WellWorx. Rhodes steps in to a slot on the Tiger schedule as Nicholls State cancelled their original trip to Memphis to face the Tigers. (Gotigersgo.com)
Fed Bio Boxes Jan 29, 2007
Associate professor of economics, Rhodes College, Memphis, 1977-1979; assistant professor of economics, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1972-1977; chief regional and banking structure economist, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, 1970-1972. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in education from State College of New York at Buffalo, 1967; master's in economics, 1968, and doctorate in economics, 1972, both from Northwestern University. (ABC News -- Wire)
Somerville resident makes Rhodes College Honor Roll Jan 26, 2007
Rebecca L. Ross of Somerville made the Honor Roll for the 2006 fall semester at Rhodes College in Memphis. To qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must be enrolled for at least 13 semester hours of course work and achieve a semester grade-point average of 3. (Fayette County Review, TN)
Exhibit showcases student artwork Jan 25, 2007
This year the juror was Hamelett Dobbins, a professor at Rhodes College and curator of Clogh-Hanson Gallery, both in Memphis. "The exhibition has a variety of artwork including two videos, which is the first time any have been submitted," Grover said. (The University Echo, TN)
Education briefs Jan 19, 2007
David M. Six of Madison was named to the Rhodes College Honor Roll for the 2006 fall semester. To qualify for the honor roll, a student must achieve a semester grade point average of 3. (Madison County Record, AL)
Fifth Annual Black History Month Celebration Set For February 24 Jan 16, 2007
She is the recipient of Honorary Doctor of Humanities degrees from Rhodes College and Lemoyne Owen College, both in Memphis, Tennessee. Adelphi has partnered with the Salvation Army of Hempstead, N.Y. for this event in order to help collect items for families in need. (Aupanthers.com)
3. Herenton may win without a punch Jan 10, 2007
"Does the next mayor have to be African American? Probably not the same way as in 1991," said Marcus Pohlmann, a political science professor at Rhodes College and author of "Racial Politics at the Crossroads.". Herenton's election wins were aided in part by support among the local business community, Pohlmann said. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Football recruiting roster Jan 10, 2007
DB Josh Keeler: Offer from Rhodes College in Memphis ... DB Chris Alexander: Interest from Maryville College, Rhodes College and West Virginia-Wesleyan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)