The day is organized like a conference, with hour-long poster sessions occurring in the Blackwell Ballroom (9:30-4:45) and concurrent oral presentation sessions occurring in Maugans, Rotunda and Bedford (9:30-5:30). There will also be theatre performances in the CSTAC Lab Theater (9:30-3:30) and a 3 Minute Student Presentation Competition in Maugans (12:00-1:00). Check out the attached Fall Showcase 2026 Program for a detailed schedule of the event.
We are excited to announce that this fall's Keynote Address will be given by Dr. Yulia Uryadova, Associate Professor of History at Longwood University, at 8:45am in the Virginia Room in Maugans.
12:00-1:00pm- From Longwood to Healthcare: Career Paths and Funding Options- - Chichester – Room G12
- Please join us to explore careers in healthcare with two guest speakers.
Tammy Wingo, FNP is a family nurse practitioner and owner of Hope Clinic of Farmville. She is dedicated to compassionate patient care throughout Central Virginia and mentoring aspiring healthcare professionals. Her healthcare career started at Longwood University where she completed her prerequisite courses for nursing school.
SSG Kevin Herzog is a U.S. Army Medical Talent Acquisition specialist. He will explain how the Army can fund your education in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, clinical psychology, physician assistant studies, or nursing. He will also introduce the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Civilian Corps, a civilian employer of more than 40,000 healthcare professionals nationwide that requires no military service.
Preregister for the event to receive a free lunch.
12:00-1:00pm- From Campus to Career: Crafting Your Nursing Resume and Acing the Interview - - Chichester- Room G02
- Join us for an engaging session designed to help nursing majors transition confidently into their first RN role. Learn how to craft a professional BSN-level resume that highlights your clinical experience and strengths, and develop essential interview skills to present yourself with clarity and confidence. From answering common RN interview questions to showcasing your readiness for the workforce, this session provides the tools you need to stand out and succeed.
Preregister for the event to receive a free lunch.
12:00-1:00pm- Building Your Professional Story: A Career Development Workshop for All Majors- - Chichester- Room G03
- Looking for help turning your research, coursework, and other experiences into compelling resume bullet points or stories for your cover letter and LinkedIn profile? Join the Center for Career Success staff for an interactive workshop offering personalized guidance and practical tips to help you effectively highlight and communicate your skills and accomplishments.
Preregister for the event to receive a free lunch.
2:00-3:00pm- Level-Up Lancers- Your Graduate Journey Starts Now- - Rotunda – Room 116
- What if you could get a head start on graduate school before completing your undergraduate degree? Discover how Longwood Graduate Studies' Level Up Lancers initiative can help you take the next step by exploring opportunities to earn graduate credits early. Meet faculty and graduate program directors from Reading, Literacy, & Learning, Special Education, Counseling, and other participating programs to learn about graduate pathways, program requirements, admissions, and how to make the most of your time at Longwood. Whether you already have graduate school in mind or are just starting to explore your options, come see how you can level up!
Preregistration for the event is encouraged.
Check out the Fall Showcase 2026 Program for a detailed schedule of the event.
Please contact Amorette Barber, (barberar@longwood.edu), or visit the Student Showcase website for more details about the event.
We are looking forward to having you join us for the Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry!