Dr. Heather Lettner-Rust and students discuss the water resources that allowed the Colorado River to provide water for a Palisade vineyard nearly 200 miles from the headwaters.

Faculty detail Longwood’s novel experiential education model in new book

For some Longwood students, the eureka moment comes the first time they see a wolf in the wild at Yellowstone National Park. For others, it’s when they witness firsthand the impact of erosion on the coastal community of Tangier Island.


  • One of these five finalists—Jen (left), Lim, Mathis, Drager, Okparanta—will be named the 44th recipient of the John Dos Passos Prize for Literature
    Short list of finalists for 44th annual Dos Passos Prize announced

    Longwood University is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 , the oldest literary award given by a Virginia college or university, which honors one of America’s most talented writers.

    The 1839 Collection lineup — from the inaugural 2023 Reserve (left) to the striking new 2025 Reserve (center).
    Longwood bourbon set for annual launch after record-setting sales last year

    On the heels of its spectacular debut in 2023, Longwood’s 1839 Collection bourbon—the product of a partnership between the university and nearby Sandy River Distillery—became a record-setter last year, posting the largest single-day sale ever by a Virginia distiller.

  • Watercolor portrait of Karen Mitchell Schinabeck, smiling and wearing glasses, a white top, and a blue patterned scarf. The background is a soft watercolor wash.
    Karen Mitchell Schinabeck, Hon. '25

    The Longwood Alumni Awards annually honor graduates and friends for their outstanding contributions to the university, community, and society. The 2025 recipients, selected by the Alumni Board, exemplify the values of citizen leadership.

  • The Barbara Johns model. Courtesy of Virginia Department of Historic Resources.
    Farmville’s new strides in history

    When a new statue of civil rights hero Barbara Johns is unveiled later this fall to stand in the U.S. Capitol, it will be a proud moment for Farmville and Prince Edward County.