Give Thanks Supports English and Philosophy Major Pursing Dream of Becoming a Law Librarian

This November, members of our Fulbright College Family are sharing expressions of gratitude, letters of thanks and their appreciation for those who have helped make their educational journey possible.  

Meet Victoria Mantel, who thanks to the Dr. Harold D. Hantz Scholarship Fund, is one step closer to her dream career as a law librarian working in an academic or public access library. 

Dr. Harold D. Hantz 
Scholarship Fund Recipient Victoria Mantel 

Name: Victoria Mantel 

Hometown: AR 

Graduation: 2020 

Major(s)/Minor(s): English and Philosophy Major  

Activities: Honors coursework, undergraduate thesis research, Philosophy Club, on-campus mentoring programs, volunteer work with Canopy NWA (College and Career Readiness Girls’ Group, tutoring and mentoring) and Seeds that Feed (food pick-up and drop-off).  

Interests: Poetry and literature by classical and medieval female writers, magical realist poetry and literature, rare books and manuscripts, ethical philosophy, philosophy of information, thought experiments. 

Career Aspirations: Law librarian working in an academic or public access library. 

In her own words:  

Thank you for your support through the Dr. Harold D. Hantz Scholarship Fund.  

I was recently informed by the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences that I am the 2020 recipient of the Dr. Harold D. Hantz Scholarship Fund. As a student of philosophy and a member of the Honors College, I am exceptionally honored to be the recipient of the award that bears Dr. Hantz’s name.  

I am a senior at the University of Arkansas, pursuing a double major in English and philosophy. My undergraduate thesis work is in philosophy, under Dr. Eric Funkhouser.   

Following the completion of my undergraduate studies, I hope to serve the international community on a Fulbright Scholarship. I aspire to be a law librarian, so I am planning to attend a combined JD/MLIS program after my work abroad is finished. 

I have been the benefactor of donors throughout my time at the University of Arkansas, but this award is especially meaningful to me.  

Being recognized by my faculty and the Fulbright College is an incredible privilege. I believe that being acknowledged with this award will, without question, help me to achieve my goals going forward. 

Again, thank you so much for your generosity towards the Fulbright College and for helping me to achieve my goals and aspirations.  

I have received an amazing education and loved my time as a student of this college. I earnestly appreciate all of the opportunities both you and the Fulbright College have made possible for me.  

Sincerely,  

Victoria Mantel  

For more information about the Dr. Harold D. Hantz Scholarship Fund or to make a year-end gift to support the college’s students, faculty, or staff, please contact Fulbright College’s Office of Development and External Relations at 479-575-3712 or fulbright@uark.edu.