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    Master of logistics

    March 17, 2026

    Rebecca Jackson Powell ’08 has been named the 2024 Bernard Smith Award recipient at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, recognized for her leadership and technical expertise in delivering critical warfighting capabilities to the fleet.

  • A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair smiles at the camera outdoors. She wears a black blazer over a dark patterned blouse and a necklace. A small circular pin is attached to her lapel. Blurred campus buildings and trees appear in the background.

    Janssen picked to lead Walker Governor’s School Kristin Murmer Janssen ’94

    March 17, 2026

    Kristin Murmer Janssen ’94 has been appointed executive director of the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies in Richmond.

  • Watercolor portrait of Karen Mitchell Schinabeck, smiling and wearing glasses, a white top, and a blue patterned scarf. The background is a soft watercolor wash.

    Karen Mitchell Schinabeck, Hon. '25

    August 14, 2025

    The Longwood Alumni Awards annually honor graduates and friends for their outstanding contributions to the university, community, and society. The 2025 recipients, selected by the Alumni Board, exemplify the values of citizen leadership.

  • Watercolor portrait of Bradley H. Pomp, smiling and wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and blue patterned tie. The background is a light watercolor wash.

    Bradley H. Pomp ’92

    August 13, 2025

    The Longwood Alumni Awards annually honor graduates and friends for their outstanding contributions to the university, community, and society. The 2025 recipients, selected by the Alumni Board, exemplify the values of citizen leadership.

  • Watercolor portrait of Elizabeth Stanton Kostelny, smiling and wearing a navy blouse with earrings. The background is a light watercolor wash.

    Elizabeth Stanton Kostelny ’81

    August 11, 2025

    The Longwood Alumni Awards annually honor graduates and friends for their outstanding contributions to the university, community, and society. The 2025 recipients, selected by the Alumni Board, exemplify the values of citizen leadership.

  • Watercolor portrait of Michele Sims-Gannon, smiling and wearing a royal blue blouse with a gold bead necklace. The background is a light watercolor wash.

    Michele Sims-Gannon ’90

    August 08, 2025

    The Longwood Alumni Awards annually honor graduates and friends for their outstanding contributions to the university, community, and society. The 2025 recipients, selected by the Alumni Board, exemplify the values of citizen leadership.

  • Watercolor portrait of Dr. Jason “Jake” Milne, smiling and wearing a navy suit, light blue shirt, and striped tie. The background is a light watercolor wash.

    Dr. Jake Milne ’99

    August 07, 2025

    The Longwood Alumni Awards annually honor graduates and friends for their outstanding contributions to the university, community, and society. The 2025 recipients, selected by the Alumni Board, exemplify the values of citizen leadership.

  • Watercolor portrait of Candice “Candy” Jamison Dowdy, smiling and wearing a teal jacket with a light background.

    Candice “Candy” Jamison Dowdy ’69

    August 06, 2025

    The Longwood Alumni Awards annually honor graduates and friends for their outstanding contributions to the university, community, and society. The 2025 recipients, selected by the Alumni Board, exemplify the values of citizen leadership.

  • Watercolor portrait of a smiling man with short hair and a trimmed goatee, wearing a dark suit jacket, a white shirt, and a colorful paisley bow tie in shades of blue and green. The background is a soft, textured gray wash.

    Cainan Townsend ’15, M.S. ’20

    August 05, 2025

    The Longwood Alumni Awards annually honor graduates and friends for their outstanding contributions to the university, community, and society. The 2025 recipients, selected by the Alumni Board, exemplify the values of citizen leadership.

  • Lalisha Fitchett stands smiling in the doorway of her brightly colored classroom, framed by yellow lockers and a blue door. She is wearing glasses, a black long-sleeve top, and a red skirt with decorative yellow buttons. A sign on the locker identifies her as an English teacher. The classroom behind her is decorated with student work and colorful posters.

    Alumna is Virginia Beach’s Teacher of the Year

    June 08, 2025

    Lalisha Fitchett ’00, M.S. ’03, has been named the 2026 VBCPS Citywide Teacher of the Year. The middle school English teacher says Longwood gave her the foundation to become a compassionate, effective educator dedicated to helping students grow in the classroom and beyond.