Dr. Odis Rhodes Memorial Scholarship
Funding details:
- Goal: $25,000
- 123% funded
- 52 donors
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity’s Iota Mu Chapter seated at SFA are establishing a memorial scholarship endowment honoring the late Dr. Odis O. Rhodes, who was a distinguished Alpha Man and servant leader.
The first African American professor at SFA, Rhodes left an incredible legacy. He was a lifelong educator, graduating with his bachelor’s degree from Wiley College, master’s degree from Texas Southern University and doctoral degree from the University of Houston. He completed post-doctoral studies at the University of Indiana.
Rhodes came to SFA in 1968, serving as a reading and language arts professor. He initially taught in small student groups, but as his popularity grew as an educator, his classroom filled, eventually reaching capacity. He was a friend, mentor and father figure to those who needed him. His joy was influencing the lives of his students and watching them succeed.
Rhodes died April 17, 2015. The Dr. Odis Rhodes Memorial Scholarship was established to honor his legacy and love for higher education.
Through your contributions, you are helping continue his legacy at SFA. Please consider making a donation today.
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Name: Sidney “Sid” Evans, II ; Amount: $1,000 ; Comment:
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc…helping the next generation of SFA students, and so glad that…
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Name: Vince Adams ; Amount: $4,500 ; Comment:
Long Live Iota Mu!
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Name: Dr. King Davis ; Amount: $2,000 ; Comment:
I'm forever grateful for Dr. Rhodes' guidance and leadership to the many men of Alpha…
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Name: Jacob Battles ; Amount: $100 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Patrick Sanders ; Amount: $500 ; Comment:
Dr. Rhodes was my cousin and in our family he was known as Uncle Doc.…
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Name: Dr. Tyrone Sylvester ; Amount: $500 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Anonymous ; Amount: $250 ; Comment:
Honored to contributed to Dr. Rhodes legacy.
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Name: Gwendolyn Carter ; Amount: $25 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Bob and Linda ; Amount: $300 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Gilson Westbrook ; Amount: $50 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Don Appling ; Amount: $100 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Micah Love ; Amount: $250 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Bob Williams ; Amount: $331 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: YOLANDA MALONE ; Amount: $25 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Vincent B. Adams AΦΑ Life Member ; Amount: $4,500 ; Comment:
“Our efforts must always be selfless and deeply invested in the intrinsic good of our…
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Name: Rick Thurmond ; Amount: $100 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Anonymous ; Amount: $250 ; Comment:
Former Jack
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Name: Jennifer Butcher (SHSU Bearkat) ; Amount: $50 ; Comment:
Happy to support!🙏🏽
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Name: Christian Gonzales ; Amount: $100 ; Comment:
Thank you for honoring Dr. Rhodes’ legacy and providing for students to come. Axe em…
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Name: Karolyn D. Williams ; Amount: $100 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Chris Jones ; Amount: $50 ; Comment:
If Vince Adams is involved in this effort then I’m happy to support it as…
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Name: Marcus and Tamayra Stell ; Amount: $250 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Joey Wylie ; Amount: $100 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Frederick Moore ; Amount: $100 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Glen & Pamela Harmon ; Amount: $100 ; Comment:
In a city with a population of 2 Brother Dr. Rhodes has a Brother. …
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Name: Blake Moorman (ΑΦΑ) ; Amount: $100 ; Comment:
In honor of my good Alpha Phi Alpha - Beta Tau Lambda Chapter brother, Bro.…
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Name: Harry J Hickey ; Amount: $100 ; Comment:
I didnt know Dr. Rhodes but I know Vince Adams and I know its for…
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Name: First Missionary Baptist Church ; Amount: $500 ; Comment:
The First Missionary Baptist Church Family is proud of the life and legacy of Dr.…
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Name: Anonymous ; Amount: $100 ; Comment:
Dr. Odis Rhodes was a close friend to my Dad Elisha George. They served…
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Name: Henderson Turner III ; Amount: $100 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Sandra McFarland ; Amount: $50 ; Comment:
I love family history and black history! I found out Dr. Rhodes is related to…
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Name: Brandon & Mackenzie Johnson ; Amount: $250 ; Comment:
"Servants to our race, To our community, Ourselves and others. A fraternal body whose purpose, Represents a lifetime of…
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Name: Vince Adams ; Amount: $5,000 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Daran Thomas (Spr 2K) ; Amount: $650 ; Comment:
Thank you Dr Rhodes for laying the ground work and foundation!
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Name: Gail Surles ; Amount: $100 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Faye R Dozier ; Amount: $100 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: ROBERT RISON ; Amount: $100 ; Comment:
A true trailblazer and role model.
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Name: Yolanda Bennett Bables ; Amount: $100 ; Comment:
Although I did not have any classes with Dr. Rhodes, I remember his presence on…
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Name: Tsam ; Amount: $1,200 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Curtis Lee Duncan ; Amount: $100 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Anonymous ; Amount: $200 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Roy Franklin ; Amount: $50 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Kurt Adkins ; Amount: $200 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Frederick Moore ; Amount: $200 ; Comment:
Amazing and inspiring story: As a young man he had to drive right by…
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Name: Alton Frailey ; Amount: $2,500 ; Comment:
From a very appreciative fellow educator for a true gentleman and scholar.
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Name: Muse Family ; Amount: $100 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Anonymous ; Amount: $100 ; Comment:
Will seek company match. Please forward EIN # for marching gifts
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Name: Byron Crawford ; Amount: $100 ; Comment:
Dr. Rhodes was a kind, gentle man that was mentor to us Black/African-American students of…
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Name: Kelly Murphy Corhen ; Amount: $100 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Gene T Adams ; Amount: $100 ; Posted: more than a year ago
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Name: Daron Deckard ; Amount: $500 ; Comment:
In honor of Dr. Rhodes - his stewardship and guidance.
Daron Deckard
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Name: Vincent B. Adams ; Amount: $2,500 ; Comment:
" To be an Alphaman means more than just to wear a pin; it…
[read more] ; Posted: more than a year ago