Randy Beth Clarke Endowed Fellowship in U.S. History History and Art History
Awarded to a graduate student who has an excellent academic record and has an interest in the Civil war era and/or women's history.
2026 Awardee
Ally Deldonna
Having graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and Classics from the University of Richmond in 2025, Ally is currently a first year student in the history PhD program at George Mason University. Originally from Virginia, Ally studies the early history of the state with a particular focus on the Tidewater region, as well as material culture studies, religion, Jewish studies, women's history, and public history. Upon successful completion of her dissertation, Ally intends to join the museum world with the goal of curating meaningful exhibits that engage with diverse audiences while showcasing the multi-layered stories of the past.