Brandon Walters

ACTIVITIES CHC, R, V/CS

MAJOR Mathematics; computer science minor

HOMETOWN Powhatan, Virginia

WHAT’S NEXT Master’s degree program in computational operations research, William & Mary.

HAPPY TO HELP “I participated in three student organizations that gave me the opportunity to do community service, which is very important to me. I did grounds work at James River State Park, tutored students in mathematics and helped clean up roadways in the Farmville area.”

Hannah Harrington

ACTIVITIES BE, I, R

MAJOR Anthropology/archaeology; history minor

HOMETOWN Chesapeake, Virginia

WHAT’S NEXT Archaeology intern with the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation’s Ed Shed program, which gives the public the opportunity to investigate artifacts from excavations.

WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS “Working as an intern at the Longwood Center for Visual Arts (LCVA) was so beneficial for my growth, and I made many lifelong connections. Art brings people together in ways words cannot, and the LCVA has created a safe space for the community in Farmville and beyond.”

COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT Dr. Steven Hoehner, mathematics faculty. “Dr. Hoehner worked with me on meaningful research through the PRISM program, and the results of our team’s project were published in an academic journal. He also confirmed my interest in pursuing a graduate degree and supported me through the application process.” —MADISON POE ’23

COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT Dr. Mark Kostro, anthropology faculty, and Emily Grabiec, LCVA staff. “They both believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself and pushed me to become the best version of myself.”

Tinsae Alem

ACTIVITIES BE, CHC, R

MAJOR Chemistry; biology minor

HOMETOWN Woodbridge, Virginia

WHAT’S NEXT Ph.D. program in materials science and engineering, University of Virginia.

SAY WHAT? “I did my Senior Thesis research on molecular electronics to develop a better understanding of what affects the rectification ratio and current flow in a single molecular di ode using computational chemistry.”

COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT Dr. Benjamin Topham and Dr. Sar ah Porter, chemistry faculty. “They always have been there for me when I needed advice and encouragement. In times of self-doubt, they reminded me I’ve got this and will do well.”

Madison Poe

Activities I

MAJOR Business administration/ marketing

HOMETOWN Midlothian, Virginia

WHAT’S NEXT Brand analyst with the Altria Group, a Fortune 200 company, where she also completed an internship.

HOORAY FOR CIVITAE “Longwood’s Civitae [Core Curriculum] has been one of the biggest drivers of my success. Without Civitae, I wouldn’t be able to engage in and think as criti cally about real-world issues as I can today. Civitae has helped shape me to become a citizen leader in everything I do, big and small.”

COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT Patti Carey, McGaughy Internship and Professional Development Center.

“When I told Professor Carey I wanted to work in branding for a Fortune 500 company, she fully supported it, even though an intern ship like the one I wanted would not come without a lot of hard work and struggle. She was by my side the whole way, and I achieved my dream. She is one of the main reasons I have so much belief in myself.”