Ashton Phillips is a Biology major from St. Louis, Missouri. He is an active member of the Citadel BCM (Baptist Collegiate Ministries), teaching others about who Jesus is and how to follow Him. As of the Fall 2026 semester, he is leading as 1st Battalion’s Sergeant Major. He was chosen as the 2026-2027 Newman Civic Fellow for The Citadel. Additionally, he is a tutor at the Public Speaking Lab. Ashton plans to pursue medicine as a path to bring care and compassion to those around the world who need it most. Nothing excites him more than having the opportunity to serve and heal others in the U.S. and across the seas.
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