32 American Students Named Rhodes Scholars

Thirty-two American students, including five from military academies and three each from Yale, Harvard, and MIT, have been named Rhodes Scholars for 2026. These exceptional individuals, hailing from diverse backgrounds, are committed to addressing global challenges such as housing, health, sustainability, and prison reentry. Notable scholars include Alice L. Hall, a varsity basketball player and student body president at MIT, and Sydney E. Barta, a Paralympian and track team member at Stanford University. Anirvin Puttur, a senior at the U.S. Air Force Academy, also joins the ranks. The Rhodes Scholarship, established in 1903, offers two to three years of graduate study at Oxford and has a history of alumni making significant contributions to society. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.