It’s the newest Longwood Homecoming & Alumni Weekend tradition: cracking the wax seal on a new bottle of 1839 Collection limited-edition bourbon and sharing it with friends.
Despite overcast skies and the threat of rain from the remnants of Hurricane Helene, spirits remained high on Virginia’s Northern Neck Friday as students, university administrators and dignitaries gathered to celebrate the dedication of new facilities at Longwood’s Baliles Center.
The Longwood Alumni Awards annually honor graduates and friends for their outstanding contributions to the university, community, and society. The 2024 recipients, selected by the Alumni Board, exemplify the values of citizen leadership.
Summer is an exciting time for new Lancers—a time of hope for new beginnings and anticipation of what the future holds. We asked 18 incoming freshmen to tell us what they are looking forward to most about Longwood and one interesting fact about them.