Being a great photographer and running a business are two distinct skill sets. That’s where Longwood’s Work Shadow Program came into the picture for Connor Thompson ’23.
In a triumphant return to full Commencement crowds, thousands gathered under the sizzling early summer sun this weekend to celebrate the Longwood University Class of 2022.
Noel Preece ’22 is majoring in kinesiology with a minor in coaching. His next step will be pursuing a master’s degree in health and movement sciences with a concentration in exercise science at Virginia Commonwealth University while working as a PT aide at Richmond Physical Therapy.
Madison Nuckols ’22 is majoring in mathematics and economics. Her next step will be working as a commercial rotation program associate at Capital One in Bethesda, Maryland.
Grace Norton was not going to graduate without solving her family’s 46-year-old mystery.
Will Johnson ’22 is majoring in communication studies with a concentration in digital media. His next step will be pursuing an MBA at Longwood and serving as a graduate assistant for the men’s basketball team.
Kimia Jahangiri ’22 is majoring in Chemistry with a concentration in secondary education. Her next step will be working as a chemistry teacher at Glen Allen High School.
Cecily Hayek ’22 is majoring in Biology. Her next step will be pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
At this time last year, Christian Wilson ’21 was preparing to graduate and savoring the last moments of his senior year.
Dr. Kathy Gee, Longwood associate professor and program coordinator of integrated environmental sciences, has been awarded a $185,000 grant to evaluate new methods for measuring bacteria in harvested rainwater.