Spring 2026 Student Showcase Program

April 14, 2026

Please join us for the Spring Student Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

We have an exciting set of in-person events planned starting at 9:00am, with over 475 presentations by undergraduate students scheduled on April 22.

The day is organized like a conference, with hour-long poster sessions occurring in the Blackwell Ballroom all day (9:30-5:30), and concurrent oral presentation sessions occurring in classrooms in Rotunda and Bedford (9:30-5:30). There also will be theater performances in the CSTAC Lab Theater, music performances in Molnar Recital Hall, and the Junior Art Show and Award Ceremony in the Bedford Atrium.

This year's Keynote Address will be given by Ms. Elizabeth Kostelny ‘81, Recipient of Longwood University’s Distinguished Professional Achievement Alumni Award, Former CEO of Preservation Virginia, at 1:00pm in the Martinelli Board Room in Maugans. The Longwood Excellence in Research and Creative Inquiry and Incite Award Ceremony will occur after the Keynote Address.

As part of the QEP, we are also offering the following Career Development Workshops during the Student Showcase. These workshops are open to all students (students do not need to present at the Student Showcase to attend these career development opportunities).

11:45-12:45pm- Chichester G12- Pre-med with a Purpose: Guidance from Campus to Med School Admissions

Join us for an informative one-hour event designed for pre-health students like you! Hear valuable insights into the pre-healthcare journey, explore your options after graduation, and learn tips and tricks for success from graduates of our own program.

We are excited to welcome two guests:

Dr. Kim Baskette, Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director at Radford Carilion will walk us through the graduate programs offered by her school and share the admissions perspective on what it takes to get into a professional program.

Michael Joyce, M.D., Assoc. Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine and Radiology and Director of Ultrasound Informatics at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine will offer the perspective of a successful Longwood Biology graduate. He will share his story and the strategies that got him started in a successful career in medicine.

We hope to see you there! Lunch will be provided.

11:45-12:45pm- Chichester G03- Career Development Workshop for Criminology and Sociology Majors

You have done the research—now make sure employers and graduate schools see its value! This interactive workshop will help Sociology and Criminology majors turn research projects, presentations, and coursework into strong resume content. Learn how to highlight skills like data analysis, writing, and problem-solving, and connect your Research Showcase experience to real-world opportunities. Come ready to work on your resume and leave with practical tips you can use right away.

2:30-3:30pm- Center for Career Success- Career Development Workshop- Career Development Open House for ALL Majors

Look no further for the personalized guidance you need to turn your research and course experiences into compelling stories for a cover letter or bullet points for your resume and LinkedIn profile. Come by the Center for Career Success on the ground floor of Maugans to meet with members of the Career Success team, get 1:1 feedback, and enjoy refreshments.

Click here to register

Check out the Spring 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 Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry!