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Willett Hancock

Class of 2027
  • School of Art + Art History

Willett graduated from Santa Fe College in 2019 and UF in 2022 with a BA in History and Political Science. His undergraduate history thesis focused on the Union Academy, Gainesville’s first institution for Black education. Originally from rural Georgia, Willett is especially interested in underrepresented histories and expanding museum collaboration with local communities. Willett’s love for history led him to start working at the Matheson History Museum in 2023. In his free time, he enjoys going to the springs, visiting historic sites, and gardening.

  • Graduate Student