The Rhodes Historical Review, a student-edited academic publication, has been recognized for its excellence in historical scholarship, nabbing second prize in the Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society's undergraduate print category. The honor was part of the 2025 Nash History Journal competition, celebrating the work of history students and their contributions to the field.
Helmed by co-editors Sarah Dassinger and Muhammad Waraich, members of the Rhodes Class of 2025, the journal's latest achievement underscores the dedication and rigorous research that Rhodes College students pour into the annual publication. In the spirit of academic collaboration and mentorship, Dr. Sarah Ifft Decker, Associate Professor of History, offers her expertise as the faculty advisor, guiding the production of this recognized work.
The student-led publication goes to great lengths to include a diverse array of essays that explore the span of human history, from forgotten corners to well-trod paths marked by the footprints of yesterday's travelers. Rhodes students take pride in their work being showcased, with contributions in the award-winning edition coming from Luke Crocker ’25, Tanner Chapman ’26, Peyton Randolph ’26, and Ava Tighe ’26.
An annual affair, the Rhodes Historical Review continues to extend an open invitation to students college-wide to submit essays that narrate the complexities and vicissitudes of history. With this latest accolade, the Review has again proven itself a platform for scholarly discourse, encouraging young historians like Crocker, Chapman Randolph, and Tighe to delve into history's vast ecosystem and surface with findings that challenge and intrigue.
