Aly Hurley is currently pursuing a master's in Art History with a focus on Ancient Roman and Egyptian Art. She received her BA in Criminology, Law, and Justice with a minor in Art History and a certificate in Museum Studies from the University of Iowa. Her main interest is Roman Egyptian mummy portraiture, and she conducted further research on portraits in Berlin art museum collections during Summer 2025. This research will aid her in the 2025-2026 school year when she will complete her qualifying paper for the master's program.