

The student-faculty relationship is a cornerstone of higher education. Done well, bonds between teacher and student can awaken a passion for a subject or career that a student may otherwise have overlooked.

Senior Noah Sadler ’27 is no stranger to the Joan Perry Brock Center. A manager for the Longwood men’s basketball team since his freshman year, he has long occupied a game-day seat on the home bench of Longwood’s crown jewel basketball arena—albeit in a less-visible, supporting role for the school’s two-time Big South Champion basketball program.

Each year, the Longwood University Alumni Association celebrates alumni and friends of the university whose lives reflect the promise of citizen leadership: using talent, experience and relationships in service of something larger than oneself.

Summer is an exciting time for new Lancers—a time of hope for new beginnings and anticipation of what the future holds. We asked 24 incoming freshmen about their career goals, why they chose Longwood, what they’re excited for, what they’re bringing from home and a fun fact about themselves.