Commencement
Longwood’s Class of 2026 urged to dream big and lead with purpose at 187th Commencement
Under bright blue skies and warm spring sunshine, the Class of 2026 gathered in regalia Saturday morning on Wheeler Mall as cheers from proud families filled the air—turning Longwood University’s undergraduate Commencement ceremony into a celebration of achievement, reflection and new beginnings. [Watch the video]
With the approaching 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding as a backdrop, speakers during Commencement weekend urged graduates to carry forward the ideals of service, leadership and civic responsibility as they begin the next chapter of their lives.
Over the weekend, Longwood recognized a total of 1,015 degrees, including 83 to “double Lancers”—alumni who previously earned bachelor’s degrees and received master’s degrees at Friday’s graduate Commencement ceremony inside the Joan Perry Brock Center.