

Every tree has a story to tell. For a certain magnolia near Longwood’s campus, that tale stretches to mere decades after the end of the Civil War when a collection of the town’s Black citizens were in the midst of driving the social, economic and political transformations of America’s post-Emancipation era—both locally and statewide.

Longwood’s 1839 Collection bourbon is returning this fall with a striking new look, following back-to-back record-setting releases the previous two years.

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.