John Rhodes

John Rhodes has earned a Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) fellowship. The program prepares students for an advanced degree and for careers and influential roles serving the public good. Rhodes will take part in a PPIA summer enrichment program at the University of Michigan. He will also work as an intern under a health professional.

“I hope that being engaged in the University of Michigan Summer Enrichment Program will help me reaffirm my passion for public health and helping others."

Collegiate experience

• Areas of Study:

  • Expects to graduate May, 2019, with a degree in public health from the School of Public Health and Information Sciences.

• Additional Awards:

  • MLK Scholar

Inspired By

Bethany Smith and Patricia Condon helped me with my application, and their critiques helped me hone in on my true interests.

Hometown information

• Hometown:

  Lexington, Kentucky

• High school:

  Bryan Station High School (2015)

• Parents:

  Glenda and John Rhodes, both of Lexington