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Longwood launches new data science program for fall 2026
Longwood University will launch a new bachelor of science in data science program beginning this fall, giving students an opportunity to develop in-demand skills in data analysis, statistics and programming, while preparing for careers in one of the nation’s fastest-growing fields.
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Longwood shatters fundraising record, raising historic $30.2 million
July 21, 2026
The results speak for themselves: A record $30.2 million in giving. Four new campus, community and scholarship initiatives funded by philanthropic support from alumni and friends. And a record-setting Homecoming & Alumni Weekend that marked the largest alumni gathering in university history.
Whitehead Hall, Longwood’s new, state-of-the-art music education building, slated to open in 2028
July 16, 2026
In two short years, Longwood University will open a new, state-of-the-art music education and performance venue—a transformative home for the music department and a future Main Street landmark designed to serve as a vibrant bridge between the campus and Farmville community.
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Leading with purpose, serving with heart
June 30, 2026
Each year, the Longwood University Alumni Association celebrates alumni and friends of the university whose lives reflect the promise of citizen leadership: using talent, experience and relationships in service of something larger than oneself.
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Class of ’26 Fun Five: Maggie Chapin ’26
June 16, 2026
Maggie will be attending Kansas State University to pursue a doctor of veterinary
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