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Instead of going to a hedge fund as a quant trader, she went to Oxford as a Rhodes scholar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

A Rhodes scholar and a veteran, Buttigieg became the mayor of South Bend, Ind., in 2012.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2024

The auditor studied political science and economics at the University of Mississippi and was a Rhodes scholar at Oxford University in the United Kingdom.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023

Schmoke recommended Moore as a Rhodes scholar, and when Moore finished with Oxford, Schmoke suggested a job in the private sector to enhance his credibility when he ran for office.

From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2022

Every Rhodes scholar is an ally of England.

From Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life by Henry, Stuart Oliver