Alumni Stories

Robert Bentley, R'24
Major: History
Minor: German
Choosing History: "I came into UR knowing that I wanted to major in history, and I am thrilled that I did so. My sophomore year, I decided to take German in order to fulfill the language requirement. I soon fell in love with the language, combining it with my major of history and leading me down a path of research and study I never could have imagined."
Life After Graduation: "I am moving to Berlin, Germany to participate in the Alexander von Humboldt German Chancellor Fellowship during which I will expand upon the research I started for my undergraduate thesis." 

William Tune, R'24
Major: History & Classical Civilization
Minor: Latin
Choosing History: "When I showed up to UR on that fateful rainy day in August, I already knew I wanted to study history. But after my first Ancient History class, I was even more sure that history was my passion. I went on to major in History and Classical Civilization."
Life After Graduation: "After graduation, I'm continuing my work with the University museums ancient coin collection as well as preparing for the next round of grad school applications." 

Rachel Matthews, W'24
Major: History & Latin America, Latino, & Iberian Studies
Minor: Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
Choosing History: "I chose history because I realized my passion could be more than a hobby. History has always been this woven tapestry of stories that's enchanted me so my studies at Richmond gave me that opportunity to fall further into these stories and even travel to experience them more fully!"
Life After Graduation: "I am hoping to continue my studies of queer and trans history in the Americas and serve the community as an educator."