Mentorship Is a Win-Win for Dr. Ryan Mire ’93 and Julian McMillian ’25

Rhodes neuroscience major Julian McMillian ’25 this summer participated in an American College of Physicians internship program, which is named in honor of Rhodes alum Dr. Ryan Mire ’93. The program is designed to help advance equity in healthcare by inspiring and educating college students about the wide array of impactful careers available in healthcare. “I hope this can be the beginning of a pipeline for Rhodes students to participate in this wonderful program,” said McMillian.

Brooks Receives Mortar Board’s National Excellence in Advising Award

Darlene Brooks, director of Barret Library at Rhodes College, is a 2024 recipient of the Excellence in Advising Award presented by the Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society. This celebrated distinction is presented to advisors who have demonstrated a commitment to the purpose of Mortar Board and who have gone above and beyond in their work with a collegiate chapter.

Blankenship Honored for Excellence and Service by National Association of Teachers of Singing

Dr. Carole Blankenship, soprano and professor and chair of music at Rhodes College, has been a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing for 30 years and has served the organization in many roles, including as president. The organization has now launched a fundraising initiative to commemorate its rich history and to name one of three prizes in the classical category of its National Student Auditions in honor of Blankenship.