With the spring semester drawing to a close—exams are next week and Commencement is May 17—it seemed like a good time to take a look back at the past few months.
Of course, there has been a whole lot of studying—we totally agree about keeping the main thing the main thing. But college is important in many other ways: making new friends, deepening connections to things you already love, discovering new interests and growing into adulthood in so many ways.
This semester your Lancers have, collectively, played in the snow, explored career paths, found out more about student organizations, joined a fraternity or sorority, been officially recognized as future educators, volunteered, raised money for good causes and so much more.
I hope you enjoy looking through the photos below that captured some of the high points of spring 2025. Maybe you’ll even catch a glance of your own Lancer.
January
Each semester, representatives from Longwood’s student organizations figuratively open their doors to new members through what we call an Involvement Fair. With 175 clubs and organizations to choose from, most students find one that matches their interests. But, if they don’t, no worries—they can start a new one!
February
Longwood’s seven IFC (Interfraternity Council) organizations welcomed 36 new members at Fraternity Walk in February. Longwood also has sororities that are part of the Collegiate Panhellenic Council (CPC), and fraternities and sororities that are part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC).
After several years with no snow, students celebrated the return of their favorite frozen precipitation in early February with all of the customary frolicking.
Teacher Preparation Pinning Ceremony
February was also the month to celebrate Longwood’s future educators with a formal pinning ceremony, which is an annual event at Longwood.
March
One of the great things about Longwood is the willingness of our alumni to connect with and help current students. In March, alumni in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields came to campus for a speed networking event with students.
Each year, the alumni office hosts a ceremony for those who have purchased Longwood class rings. Surrounded by their loved ones, students—and sometimes a few alumni—are presented with their rings, which spent a night in the Rotunda in anticipation of this very special occasion.
The importance of community service is woven throughout the Longwood experience. One of the year’s seminal opportunities that puts this into action is The Big Event, where students head into the Farmville community to help with various projects.
There’s never a dull moment in Longwood’s reimagined Office of Career Success. Some of the biggest events of the year are Career Fairs. At two career fairs in early March, students had the opportunity to impress 150+ employers with their polished resumes and talking points.
April
Spring Weekend is one of Longwood’s most popular traditions. The fun takes many forms, from student organization fundraising booths with games and prizes, to student performances, to concerts by popular bands chosen by students.
From Marvel to murder mystery, the Greek community put on a fantastic show at this spring’s Greek Sync competition!
Students and others in the area come together at this annual fundraiser to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back against cancer.
—Sabrina Brown