Statesman Scholar Tomas Forsenca

I was an average high school student in my native Portugal. My grades limited my choices for remaining home, attending a top college and playing soccer. Although I wasn’t sure […]

April 1, 2018

Statesman Scholar Michelle Britt

While attending West End Christian School in Hopewell, where I graduated as valedictorian in 2017, I struggled with choosing between two career interests: marine animal rehabilitation and pediatric/obstetric nursing. I […]

March 25, 2018

Statesman Scholar Jamie McAvoy

Throughout high school, I didn’t receive the best grades, and I struggled with motivation to continue my education. Then I was given the opportunity to come to America from my […]

March 18, 2018

Statesman Scholar Drew Short

I started at Richard Bland College as a dual enrollment student during my senior year at Dinwiddie High School. Attending RBC was a natural progression because I could live at […]

March 6, 2018

Statesman Scholar Destiny Grubbs

When people learn about my background and the life I lead, they often wonder how I’m able to be a Statesman Scholar and balance a hectic schedule. My days consist […]

February 19, 2018

Statesman Scholar Miodrag Dronjak

I am a second-year international student from Kladovo, Serbia, arriving in the United States six years ago to pursue my academic and basketball dreams. I am both an honor student […]

January 22, 2018

Statesman Scholar Ashley Fritz

As a senior at Lloyd C. Byrd high school in Chesterfield, I was unsure of what I wanted to do with my life or where I wanted to continue my […]

November 6, 2017

Statesman Scholar Abby Gill

I have always loved animals, and I am proud to say it’s one of the several reasons I chose to attend Richard Bland College. I couldn’t bear the thought of […]

October 16, 2017

Statesman Scholar Kayla Zanders

I have been gifted the opportunity to serve as the Student Representative to the William & Mary Board of Visitors, a selected position I never imagined for me. I’m getting […]

September 13, 2017

Statesman Scholar Danny Torres

There have been many challenges throughout my life and also great blessings for which I am very thankful. One of those great things that I have been able to achieve […]

October 18, 2016

Statesman Scholar Jason Nesmith

Richmond native Jason Nesmith might be the busiest student on the Richard Bland College campus. He’s a member of the Honors Program, an RA in the dorms and a Student […]