Global Rhodes: At the Intersection of Local Strength and Global Experience
A more inclusive and secure world depends on effective international and cross-cultural relationships in both local and global contexts. The Buckman Center for Global Engagement connects and celebrates Rhodes College’s many strategies and successes for this continual internationalization.
Rhodes faculty, staff, students, and beyond all share in this essential and exciting vision. In these sections, you may explore the variety of ways the Rhodes community ensures that students graduate with “the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world.â€
Rhodes is ranked 30th in the country for study abroad participation. With over 200 global programs to choose from, students take full advantage of Rhodes’ promise that every student will have at least one high-impact, hands-on learning opportunity before graduating.
Students from almost every continent have found a welcoming home at 51ÁÔÆæ. They are valued leaders who strengthen our campus and city community with their leadership, experiences, and perspectives.
Faculty with international backgrounds richly increase the diversity of perspectives represented in the Rhodes curriculum and expand the access of students to global scholarly networks.
Whether it’s leading international programs, researching with colleagues from around the world, or sending satellites into low Earth orbit, Rhodes faculty are committed to teaching, researching, and innovating on the global stage.
Find your community through internships, student clubs, and service, right here in Memphis. These high-impact experiences connect your studies to real-world global contexts.
After Rhodes, your global story continues with international postgraduate awards, service, and careers, all supported by dedicated advisors helping you translate your Rhodes College degree into meaningful leadership in communities around the world.