Cormier Honors College of Longwood University

The 2026 Honors Retreat will be here before you know it, which means it is time to meet some of our Honors Mentors. First up we have senior Sierra VanTichelt. "We are all so excited to welcome you into our community, and we hope that you make this place your home!" Sierra ‘26 (@sierra.lily ) is a double major in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in criminal justice and neuroscience; however she is better known within the Honors college as president of the Honors Student Association. She is also heavily involved within her clubs Psi Chi, Epsilon Eta, and Psychology Club. Sierra is also the RA for John’s Hall where she serves as a helping hand for all of her residents. @hsa_longwood @psychclublu @longwoodpsichi @epsilonetalongwood

Big thanks to everyone who came out to support our scholars on Research and Creative Inquiry day! We're thrilled to see the hard work they've put in shine.

Thank you to all that support the Cormier Honors College during this year’s ! Your generosity allows us to accomplish our goal of cultivating a place for community, compassion, and cognition for all honors students. We greatly appreciate everyone who donated, and shared our posts.

On December 13th, we had the honor of welcoming the next generation of Dolphins into the Cormier Honors College during our annual Honors Family Scholarship Dinner. Accepted students joined us on Longwood’s campus to celebrate the holiday season and enjoy a wonderful feast alongside Honors faculty, staff, alumni, and current students. Thank you to everyone who helped make this cherished holiday tradition so special.
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030 back to campus this fall!

From research presentations to snow days on Wheeler Lawn, our CHC scholars have spent this semester fostering a community like no other. As we wrap up, we want to take a moment to tell you all that we are so proud of you! Whether your break is filled with work, family time, or simply catching up on sleep, we hope it brings you joy. You deserve it! ❄️

“Convocation is the ceremony that honors all you’ve become, and all you’re about to be.”

Class of 2026, we are so proud of you! Your journey thus far has been no easy feat. You have made a lasting impact on our campus, and will continue to do so as you navigate your senior year. Congratulations Scholars!🎉

Reminiscing on the Cormier-Pomp Leadership Retreat… 👀

We hope all of our scholars had a fantastic first week of classes! Welcome back to campus everyone!🎉

We are so proud of you Emma & Jay!

Emma Snead ’27 and Jay Geeslin ’27 studied a deadly frog fungus and the microplastics that might make it worse. 🐸🍄 👉go.longwood.edu/prism2025starr

“Honors is my home, and I hope you find yours here, too!”
Today’s mentor spotlight goes to Sierra VanTichelt ‘27, a junior Psychology and Sociology major with a minor in Neurostudies as well as a concentration in Community Health. Sierra hopes to serve as the Cormier Honors Fellow for a year, and then obtain a Master’s in Occupational Therapy and work at a Veteran’s Affairs hospital following graduation from Longwood. She enjoys hiking, being outdoors, collecting records, and calling her grandma every day! She is also a first generation college student. Her on-campus involvement includes , , , , as well as the Honors Advisory Committee. She will be serving as a Compassion mentor. We are so excited for Sierra to return this fall!