Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍÆ¼ö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø mourns the passing of Emeritus Professor Peter Tshobisa Mtuze
It is with immense sorrow that Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍÆ¼ö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø mourns the passing of Professor Peter Tshobisa Mtuze. Professor Mtuze was a towering figure in South African academia, literature, and the Anglican Church, whose contributions profoundly enriched the cultural and intellectual landscape of the nation. An Old Rhodian, former President of Convocation, and a recipient of the Å·ÖÞ±×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍÆ¼ö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø's highest honour, an Honorary Doctorate, his loss is deeply felt by the entire Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍÆ¼ö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø community and beyond.
A generous donation of shares caps off successful RU120 US resource mobilisation drive
New York-based investment banker, philanthropist and Board member of the Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍÆ¼ö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø USA Trust, Justine Mannering, has capped off the success of a spectacular year-long Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍÆ¼ö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø¡¯s 120th anniversary in 2024 with a year-end share donation.
Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍÆ¼ö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø celebrates 120 years of excellence with Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner
On 20 November 2024, Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍÆ¼ö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø marked its 120th anniversary celebrations with a prestigious Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner. The event honoured alumni who have made exceptional contributions across various fields and reaffirmed the Å·ÖÞ±×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍÆ¼ö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø¡¯s legacy of producing leaders and innovators.
Arts as a means for healing: activist Dr Michael Barry inspires postgraduates at RU120 graduation
Last week, Rhodes Å·ÖÞ±×ãÇòÍø_ÍâΧÂòÇòappÍÆ¼ö-Ͷע|¹ÙÍø conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree on South African art activist and educator Dr Michael Barry, acknowledging his tireless efforts to blend art with social justice, education, and community engagement. His work has long inspired a generation of artists, educators, and cultural advocates, making this recognition a fitting tribute.