2015 News & Articles
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15 Memorable Moments of 2015 as Seen on Social Media
December 31, 2015
As we say goodbye to 2015, here are just a few (of the many) memorable social media posts from the Longwood community over the past year. Enjoy.
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Textbook by Longwood professor offers practical advice for educators, school workers
December 16, 2015
Dr. Lissa Power-deFur, professor of communication sciences and disorders, has published a new textbook that analyzes Common Core standards and provides interventions to meet student needs.
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Longwood anthropology students to identify, catalog prehistoric Virginia sites
December 15, 2015
Several of the 200 known archaeological sites along the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck are prehistoric—dating from as early as 9,000 years ago.
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Longwood students participate in national genomics research project
December 15, 2015
Longwood University’s Modern Genetics biology course is more than just lectures and labs. It’s a research-focused experience for students—some of whom contributed to a published peer-reviewed scientific paper—in a nationwide genomics research project
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Medieval surgeons surprisingly skilled in healing horrific wounds, says new book by Longwood professor
December 08, 2015
At the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403, future King Henry V was shot in the face with an arrow that lodged six inches deep into the back of his skull. A surgeon saved his life.
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Pair of community outreach initiatives promotes better student-officer engagement
December 04, 2015
As Lt. John Johnson stood on downtown Main Street near the parking meters, drivers knew what that meant. Or so they thought.
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Place Matters: After 18 months of work, community-focused Longwood Campus Master Plan emerges
December 04, 2015
Seamless walking and bicycle connections to a great college-town Main Street. Gardens galore. A new performing arts center on the edge of campus to serve Longwood and the region.
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Economic impact study shows Longwood’s footprint growing, a boon to local economy
December 01, 2015
New data show Longwood University’s total impact on the surrounding community and state economies has increased 28 percent in the last eight years.
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Student-aided research hopes to shed light on poison dart frogs’ defense mechanism
December 01, 2015
Every morning at 8 o’clock this semester, even weekends, one of five students from a Longwood University ecology class walks across campus with food on his or her mind. Pancakes at the dining hall? No—feeding poison dart frogs in the science building
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Pre-service teachers bring science, music to life in unique school outreach program
November 20, 2015
Three middle-schoolers crowded around a trough of mud in the middle of a lab in Chichester Hall. As if on cue, each of them dug his or her hands deep in the mud and pulled it to one side of the container.
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Longwood establishes Institute of Archaeology, will bolster undergraduate research, professional experience
November 18, 2015
Picture an archaeologist, and you’ll likely conjure an image of Indiana Jones, complete with a wide-brimmed fedora, sweeping away dust from an Egyptian tomb.
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7 Longwood Professors Get Real
November 18, 2015
Mary Alexander ’16 and Jennifer Thompson ’17 asked some of their favorite professors: “What do you teach students to prepare them for the real world?”
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Longwood theatre major working as assistant lighting designer on world premiere musical
November 04, 2015
In a theater-based class in the first grade, Matthew Brehm was allowed to operate the faders, which dim the lights, on a control board. "I was instantly hooked on theater lighting," he said.
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9 Farmville (Trick or) Treats
October 30, 2015
The days are growing shorter and the temperatures are dropping. It’s that time of year when we crave something sweet and comforting.
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Interdisciplinary collaboration and student involvement aid Longwood environmental education project
October 28, 2015
When Longwood University faculty members needed technical help with an environmental education project, they found it across campus rather than across the country.
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Innovative Minecraft program brings together technology, reading at 2015 VCBF
October 23, 2015
In a classroom in Ruffner Hall, dozens of children sat at workstations, the familiar pixelated Minecraft landscape in front of them.
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Smooth as…: How students feel when they read Dos Passos Prize winner Paul Beatty’s poems [VIDEO]
October 22, 2015
There’s a lot of power in poetry—the medium has been used to bring life to love, loss, melancholy, ecstasy and countless other emotions. And for some, the voice of poets can become the voice of a generation.
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Teachers should use examples of good writing, not worksheets, to teach writing, expert says
October 19, 2015
Teachers, put away those worksheets when you’re teaching writing and instead show students examples of good writing, says an expert on teaching writing.
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Longwood photography professor brings history to the present in New York Times Magazine spread
October 18, 2015
When professor Michael Mergen moved to Farmville several years ago to begin teaching at Longwood, he was struck by the vibrancy of the town’s history.
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Top children’s literature authors to appear at Virginia Children’s Book Festival at Longwood Oct. 16
October 14, 2015
Two of the brightest stars in children’s literature will take the stage for a unique conversation about books, writing and broadening perspectives at the second Virginia Children’s Book Festival this Friday, Oct. 16.
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Clinton speechwriter, noted political author to speak at Moton Nov. 4
October 14, 2015
President Bill Clinton was known for his powerful speeches. The man behind many of those words is coming to Farmville to speak on one of the 20th century’s most well-known political feuds.
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Inaugural white coat ceremony marks transformative moment for Longwood nursing students
October 12, 2015
As row after row of Longwood nursing sophomores donned their bright new white coats for the first time, they marked an important transformative moment in the life of any pre-service nurse: entrance into clinical practice.
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Civil Rights in Children’s Literature panel to take up mantle of social justice at 2015 VCBF
October 09, 2015
Edwilda Allen Isaac’s vivid memories of her participation in the historic 1951 Moton High School student strike and her exhortation to subsequent generations to rally for the cause of social justice moved many audience members to tears.
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LCVA to host Fall into Folk festival and FIRE! The Resurrection of Mr. Imagination Oct. 8-9
October 08, 2015
Dance workshops, an exhibition of artwork by Mr. Imagination and a panel discussion with artists, archivists, curators and historians are some of the highlights of Fall into Folk.
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Longwood to present Celtic music concert Oct. 14
October 06, 2015
Julie Fowlis, a world-renowned singer of Celtic music, will present a free concert Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Jarman Auditorium.
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8 Must-Haves for Oktoberfest
September 30, 2015
Paint? Check. Bands? Check. Longwood’s officially ready to cut loose for Oktoberfest, and though it may be raining, Mortar Board is bringing a little bit of Hawaii to Farmville this year.
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Author of Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County to speak at Longwood Oct. 7
September 23, 2015
Kristen Green, author of the New York Times bestseller Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County, will speak Wednesday, Oct. 7th.
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Longwood again listed among The Princeton Review’s Best Southeastern Colleges
September 17, 2015
Longwood University is again one of the best colleges in the Southeast, according to The Princeton Review.
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Gift In Excess of $1 Million to Fund Longwood Scholarships
September 17, 2015
In 1924, Bessie Mae Land enrolled at State Teachers College, the institution that would eventually become Longwood University. Land wanted to be a teacher, but shortly after arriving on campus, she was forced to abandon her dream.
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Rock the Block bringing the party to Midtown Square
September 14, 2015
The first few weeks of the academic year are full of tradition—from move-in day to the G.A.M.E. to Convocation—but few annual events pack as much fun as Rock the Block.
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Hundreds of Longwood graduates celebrate opening of Maugans Alumni Center
September 12, 2015
Hundreds of Longwood alumni gathered outside their new home on campus on Saturday, Sept. 12. to celebrate its official opening.
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Rain moves Convocation indoors but doesn’t dampen spirits
September 11, 2015
The rain that forced Convocation indoors was interpreted as a positive omen by two of Longwood’s leaders.
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13 Convocation 2015 caps you need to see
September 11, 2015
Even though the rain forced everyone into Willett Hall, Convocation 2015 was filled–as usual–with hundreds of well-decorated caps reflecting the unique personalities of this year’s senior class. Here are 13 of the ones you didn’t want to miss.
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Epic Rap Battles and 5 other fun, informative YouTube channels
September 10, 2015
Epic Rap Battles of History, the uber-popular YouTube channel that has garnered millions of views on its hilarious (and informative!) videos, is coming to Longwood on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
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Former White House correspondent for AP to speak at Longwood on covering the presidency Sept. 17
September 09, 2015
Feller, the winner of numerous awards for his work covering the presidency for the world’s largest newsgathering organization, will speak Thursday, Sept. 17.
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Longwood included in top 10 public regional universities in South in annual U.S. News & World Report rankings
September 09, 2015
Longwood University is now ranked among the top 10 public regional universities in the South in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey.
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Maugans Alumni Center grand opening to showcase stunning, spacious home for Longwood graduates
September 08, 2015
With the grand opening and dedication of the Maugans Alumni Center on Saturday, Sept. 12, Longwood marks the completion of the final phase of reconstruction to portions of Longwood’s historic campus center that were damaged in the great fire of 2001.
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American Shakespeare Center to present free Longwood performance of The Importance of Being Earnest Sept. 14
September 08, 2015
The American Shakespeare Center (ASC) will present a free performance of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest in Longwood University’s Jarman Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m.
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Gift of $2 million will endow leadership of Longwood’s Cormier Honors College
September 03, 2015
As Marc and Wilma Register Sharp ’66 have worked tirelessly to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, Longwood University’s mission of nurturing citizen leaders in a residential setting has always struck a deep chord with the Williamsbu
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Longwood staff member included in anthology with Pulitzer Prize winner
September 01, 2015
A short story by Dr. Seth Clabough, director of the Writing Center, was selected for inclusion in an anthology of the 26 best short stories.
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Poet and novelist Paul Beatty named John Dos Passos Prize for Literature recipient
September 01, 2015
Contemporary author and poet Paul Beatty is the recipient of the 34th John Dos Passos Prize for Literature, awarded annually by Longwood University.
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College students’ test scores suffer with cell phone use in class, Longwood researcher finds
August 27, 2015
College students should think twice before they text or read a Facebook post in class. Their test scores suffer when they do that, says a Longwood University researcher.
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Hull Springs Farm provides perfect setting for Longwood student’s research on birds of prey
August 25, 2015
It’s not every day someone is dive-bombed by a speeding red-tailed hawk.
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Students form longest line in history of the G.A.M.E. as they spread Lancer spirit through Farmville
August 24, 2015
The sixth annual G.A.M.E.—Greatest Athletics March Ever—brought out a record number of students and culminated at the soccer field for a thrilling match between the Longwood women's soccer program and Youngstown State.
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Theatre major’s tenacity leads to top internship, role in casting upcoming film
August 24, 2015
Binta Barry knew what she wanted to do this summer, and she didn’t let a little thing like rejection stand in her way.
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Meet the Class of 2019
August 20, 2015
As looming rain showers gave way to afternoon sun, the newest Lancers lugged suitcases, refrigerators, posters and boxes of their favorite snacks up flights of stairs to their residence hall rooms.
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Longwood researchers investigate what makes a bird feel the need for speed
August 17, 2015
Flight is the most energy-expensive form of locomotion, so wild birds usually conserve energy by flying at moderate speeds.
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Rare find in Longwood library archives unearths buried treasure: Robert E. Lee letters
August 17, 2015
Tucked away at the bottom of a pile of nondescript letters in an archival box in the basement of Greenwood Library was a hidden treasure: an envelope bearing the name of one of the most recognizable figures in U.S. history.
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Psychologist hopes to aid counterinsurgency efforts with social psychology manual
August 14, 2015
Dr. Sarai Blincoe wants to provide soldiers with what she believes to be the most effective weapon in contemporary warfare: not an M-16 but the ability to win the trust of local civilians.
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From the pond to the lab: Student researcher fishes out data on changing ecosystems
August 12, 2015
Nick Ravagli is no stranger to farm ponds. Growing up in nearby rural Prospect, he has been surrounded by a pastoral landscape his whole life.
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Longwood music faculty to present concert Aug. 24
August 10, 2015
Longwood University’s 5th annual First Night Faculty Gala Recital will be presented Monday, Aug. 24
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14 Social Posts That Prove You’re Ready for Fall
August 06, 2015
Summer is a nice break from the rigors of academia, but there’s nothing quite like coming back to our campus home.
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Stress Test: For Longwood student researcher, saliva holds the mysteries of anxiety
August 05, 2015
Ri’Shawn Bassette is studying other Longwood students’ saliva this summer. Quirky obsession? Probably—unless you happen to be interested in studying anxiety disorders, as Bassette is.
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Longwood student researcher reveals how to overcome students’ ‘fear and loathing’ of grammar
August 05, 2015
Students everywhere seem to really hate grammar. Catch the mistake?
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Longwood student and professor get smart about rainwater conservation
July 31, 2015
Computer technology is helping Mother Nature in a Longwood research project.
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Just do it: Longwood student lands dream internship with Nike
July 30, 2015
James Laycock ’16 has dreamed of working for Nike since he was a kid. He doesn’t have to dream anymore. The graphic design major from Williamsburg is currently a summer intern at Nike world headquarters in Beaverton, Ore., outside Portland.
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What geographers see when they look at Pluto
July 28, 2015
The world waited in anticipation just a week ago when the first high-resolution images of Pluto and its moons were released by NASA—the first detailed look at what was once our furthest sibling in the solar system.
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What this summer’s shark attacks tell us about fear, stress and anxiety
July 22, 2015
Headed to the beach but scared of getting in the water for fear of sharks?
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How effectively are some courses taught? Longwood student researcher explores ripple effect of teaching
July 21, 2015
Education is often like a pyramid: layers built upon layers, and the firmer the foundation, the more solid the whole structure.
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Entrepreneurial spirit takes a different turn with Longwood professor
July 15, 2015
Dr. Sean Ruday has all the makings of an entrepreneur, with one notable exception—he’s more interested in generating ideas than profits.
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Longwood student researchers find insights, purpose in organic chemistry experiments
July 14, 2015
Shelby Furman and Hailey Kintz peer up through the bottom of a clear plastic plate full of wells of bacteria.
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Moton story has profound effect on first scholarship recipient
July 13, 2015
It was during Longwood seminar class during her semester that Chrischel Rolack first walked into the R.R. Moton Museum. Like many first-time visitors, she was profoundly moved by the story held within its wall.
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iHeartIntern: Longwood student thrives in Los Angeles interning at one of nation’s largest media companies
July 09, 2015
When Natalie Joseph walked into the iHeartMedia offices in Los Angeles earlier this summer, she was greeted as a sort of mini-celebrity.
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Longwood student investigates how two psychological factors influence academic performance
July 08, 2015
On a recent sunny morning, Gina D’Orazio ’17 and Dr. Sarai Blincoe sat side by side, studying the results of their research like political pundits poring over returns on election night.
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Longwood student finds good vibrations in research on self-healing thermo-plastics
July 07, 2015
Blam! Jonathan Buckley ’16 slams an odd-looking hammer onto the head of a hole punch. Then, as quickly as he can, he takes out tweezers, picks up a little square of plastic that was under the punch and transfers it to an ultrasound spectrometer.
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Wildfire data puts student researcher in the hot seat
July 06, 2015
Schimoler ’16 is elbows deep in a half-century of climate data, and he’s learning and using the language of a statistical program called MATLAB to crunch vast data sets that hopefully reveal new information on wildfire patterns.
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Forget go big: Longwood researchers go small to probe intricacies of molecular electronics
June 23, 2015
"Here it is," he says to Dr. Benjamin Topham, who makes a note in his notebook. The pair smile at each other—this is the fruition of extraordinarily complex molecular models that have been calculating at breakneck speeds for the last six days.
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Girls State to be held June 21-27 on campus
June 16, 2015
About 615 to 620 rising high-school seniors are expected to attend the annual citizenship seminar, a program of the American Legion Auxiliary, which has been held at Longwood since 1974 and was first held in 1947.
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Study of invasive crayfish species puts students on the front lines of conservation
June 16, 2015
"Uh oh. This one just lost two legs," says Patty Hale, staring into a bucket of crayfish.
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The History Behind Cersei’s Walk of Atonement on Game of Thrones
June 11, 2015
It’s no secret George R.R. Martin is a student of history—and a well-versed one at that. Echoes of medieval history can be found in nearly every storyline in Game of Thrones, and the storyline on Sunday was no different.
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PRISM program pushes personal limits for Longwood honors student
June 08, 2015
Walker, a member of the Cormier Honors College and mathematics major, is spending eight weeks of her summer doing intensive research with Wears as part of Longwood’s PRISM program.
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Archaeology field school graduate puts experience to use under the sea
June 05, 2015
Molly Trivelpiece ’15 is currently a volunteer supervisor in the underwater archaeology field school of the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) in St. Augustine, Fla.
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Longwood names Ryan Catherwood new assistant vice president for alumni relations
June 05, 2015
Ryan Catherwood’s passion for working with alumni stems from a love of bringing people together face-to-face—and a fascination with deploying cutting-edge digital strategies to make that happen.
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Longwood signs on as host sponsor of Virginia Children’s Book Festival
June 03, 2015
An impressive lineup of nationally known authors and illustrators is taking shape for the 2015 Virginia Children’s Books Festival this October, with Longwood University again hosting the event and this year playing an expanded role as host sponsor.
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Longwood English professor continues James Dickey scholarship by editing unfinished poems
May 29, 2015
Few scholars are as familiar with James Dickey’s literary work as Dr. Gordon Van Ness, but even he was intimidated by his latest project.
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Longwood partners with coaching institute to keep its eye on success
May 27, 2015
Two athletes stand side by side. Both are fast. Both are strong. Both have devoted their lives to developing the skills necessary to succeed at their given sport.
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Longwood faculty member elected to lead national organization for school librarians
May 18, 2015
Dr. Audrey Church, professor and coordinator of Longwood University’s graduate school librarianship program, has been elected the 2016-17 president of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL).
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Doris Kearns Goodwin urges Longwood graduates to draw inspiration from Lincoln
May 09, 2015
Abraham Lincoln’s storytelling skill would have served him well on today’s talk shows, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin told Longwood University graduates Saturday (May 9).
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For senior tennis star, Longwood held the key to opportunity—on the court and off
May 07, 2015
Imagine your 17-year-old self stepping aboard a plane and leaving everything you’ve ever known a half of a world away. Your friends, family, language: all gone.
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Legacy Locks: A new Longwood tradition fills seniors with Lancer spirit
May 07, 2015
Inspired by the locks that line bridges in the French capital city, Longwood seniors this year were invited to create their own "legacy locks" to be displayed on Beale Plaza—a new Longwood tradition.
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Longwood students search for remains of early English settlement near Richmond
May 06, 2015
The scritch-scratch of shovels and picks may have been replaced by intermittent beeps of radar devices, but this archaeological dig is in search of one of the earliest English settlements in the New World.
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Strategies to keep your students (or kids) motivated during the last month of school
May 04, 2015
The weather is warmer, and the kids are getting restless. Ask any parent or teacher, and she’ll tell you the last month of the school year is one of the hardest times to get students to focus on their studies.
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Longwood police department forging strong bond with new Farmville chief
April 30, 2015
This summer, the work will really begin.It has been a little more than a month since Chief Curtis Davis took over for longtime Farmville Police Chief Doug Mooney, but already the ideas are spilling over.
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Why We Love Statistics
April 15, 2015
Statistics are everywhere–and they’re increasingly used to drive decisions around the globe.
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How Campuses Play a Role in Presidential Debates
April 14, 2015
Every four years, presidential candidates present their cases to the American public though presidential debates. Initially relegated to television studios, these debates began to be held at colleges and universities in 1976.
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Longwood student to study at Oxford in prestigious fellowship
April 14, 2015
Longwood University junior Monica Vroomen will study at the University of Oxford this summer in a highly selective fellowship sponsored by the English-Speaking Union of the United States (ESU).
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Bill James, the mind behind Moneyball, to deliver Longwood’s Simkins Lecture April 23
April 13, 2015
When the Boston Red Sox broke its nearly century-long losing streak and won its first World Series in 2004, many people think the team had one man to thank: Bill James.
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Dr. Wayne McWee to retire from Longwood after 31-year career as professor, administrator
April 13, 2015
For much of his 31-year Longwood University career, Dr. Wayne McWee has grappled with executive-level details of academic administration.
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President Reveley’s email to campus concerning Anjelica “AJ” Hadsell
April 10, 2015
There is gravely difficult news to share. As you may have begun to hear through news reports, police have identified remains found in Southampton County as those of our missing student, Anjelica "AJ" Hadsell.
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Longwood Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensembles to present concert April 14
April 09, 2015
Longwood University’s Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensembles will combine for a free concert Tuesday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Jarman Auditorium.
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Longwood University statement on news reports concerning search for AJ Hadsell
April 09, 2015
The Longwood University community is closely following news reports out of Tidewater concerning the search for our missing student, Anjelica "AJ" Hadsell.
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Doris Kearns Goodwin to speak at Longwood Commencement
April 08, 2015
Doris Kearns Goodwin, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author who has been called "America’s historian in chief," will deliver Longwood University’s commencement address and receive an honorary degree on May 9.
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True leadership: LU students who have made a difference
April 07, 2015
At Longwood, we are proud of our close-knit community and campus culture of citizen leadership. Meet six of these students who have become advocates for change from the research lab to cities in Uganda.
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Poet Laureate of Virginia to read, speak at Greenwood Library April 14
April 07, 2015
Virginia Poet Laureate Ron Smith will speak and read at Longwood University in celebration of National Poetry Month.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream to be performed at Longwood in April
April 06, 2015
Longwood University Theatre will present Shakespeare’s timeless comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream in April.
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Longwood Applies to Host 2016 U.S. Presidential Debate
April 03, 2015
Every four years, the presidential debates capture the attention of the nation and the world. This week, Longwood applied to the Commission on Presidential Debates to serve as a host institution in 2016.
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Longwood archaeology field school achieves international recognition
April 02, 2015
Longwood University’s archaeology field school recently became one of the fewer than 10 percent of field schools in the world to be certified by the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA).
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For second straight year, Longwood will hold price increases to historic lows
March 30, 2015
One year ago, Longwood University announced it would increase costs just 2.1 percent in 2014-15 – the smallest increase at any Virginia public university since 2001.
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Photography exhibition by Longwood professor explores end of Civil War
March 30, 2015
The last days of the Civil War are explored in a Farmville photography exhibition by a Longwood University faculty member who used an unconventional technique.
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Fretting Frederick Douglass + 8 Other Civil War Peculiarities
March 27, 2015
On the eve of the 150th anniversary of the Confederate surrender at nearby Appomattox, Longwood University partnered with Appomattox Court House National Park for the 16th annual Civil War Seminar.
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From knights to nobility, Longwood growing as a hub for medieval studies
March 26, 2015
From knights to kings and barbarians to nobility, the Middle Ages are an endless source of fascination and myth. In modern culture, depictions of medieval life can be found in classic films and in modern series and films.
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Longwood University Relay For Life crosses $500,000 threshold
March 23, 2015
As hundreds of members of the Longwood community walked around the track Friday night, together they crossed one large hurdle.
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On liberal arts, fine arts and martial arts—10 questions for Longwood's next provost, Joan Neff
March 17, 2015
Joan Neff—distinguished teacher and scholar, accomplished musician and martial arts black belt—was introduced last week during a reception in The Rotunda as Longwood's next provost and vice president for academic affairs.
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Longwood expert to give talk on Civil War science and technology April 7
March 16, 2015
Dr. Charles Ross, a Longwood University physics professor who is an expert on Civil War science and technology, will give a free talk Tuesday, April 7, at 3:30 p.m. in Longwood’s Greenwood Library on "Black Powder and the Cannon’s Roar."
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Five retiring Longwood faculty honored at reception
March 16, 2015
Five retiring Longwood University faculty members—including the university’s senior faculty member and a former vice president for academic affairs—were honored March 26 at a campus reception.
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Environmentalist David Orr to speak at Longwood in April for Earth Month
March 15, 2015
Dr. David Orr, an environmentalist who helped launch the green campus movement and is leading a community-university partnership to improve his college town’s environmental sustainability, will speak at Longwood University during Earth Month.
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A Powerful Idea, In 140 Characters: Student Tweet Leads to New English Course
March 13, 2015
It was innocuous enough: a simple tweet during a lull in class. It’s the type of thing that happens hundreds of times a day.
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Expert: Keep your kids on your desk, not on your desktop
March 13, 2015
If there’s a lesson for everyone to learn from the Sony hacking scandal, it’s this: keep your kids on your desk, not on your desktop.
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Dr. Joan Neff, key leader at University of Richmond, named Longwood’s Provost
March 12, 2015
During her more than three decades at the University of Richmond, Joan Neff has played an instrumental role in that institution’s ascent from regional to national prominence.
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Inspired by her grandmother, student joins new geriatric nursing study
March 12, 2015
Kendall Tignor sees her future in her grandmother’s eyes. "I look at her and I want to help people like her. As I’m entering the nursing profession, it’s becoming clear that geriatric care is a field that needs more attention"
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President Reveley's message to campus about campus climate
March 12, 2015
"Dear all --- During my time as president, I’ve communicated regularly with the Longwood community about . . . Title IX, campus sexual violence and our shared efforts to ensure we have a campus climate that is healthy, safe and fair."
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A message from President Reveley to the campus community
March 12, 2015
Our tight-knit community is bearing grave thoughts on the return from spring break. As many of you know from campus updates and media, one of our fellow Lancers is missing.
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Longwood University to present two choral concerts featuring Longwood, high-school students
March 10, 2015
Several Longwood University choirs will join together to present a free concert Sunday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Jarman Auditorium.
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Statement on report of Longwood student missing in Norfolk over Spring Break
March 08, 2015
The Longwood University community shares the deep concerns of Anjelica Hadsell’s family and loved ones and we hope she is located safely. If you have information on AJ's whereabouts, please immediately contact Norfolk police at 757-664-7026.
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Civil War Seminar focuses on retreat, legacy
March 05, 2015
As Gen. Robert E. Lee’s troops retreated from their defeats at Sailor’s Creek and High Bridge on April 6-7, 1865, they sought respite in Farmville, desperately seeking food from supply trains stationed in town.
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Longwood Jazz Ensembles to present concert March 10
March 04, 2015
The Longwood University Jazz Ensembles will present a free concert Tuesday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Jarman Auditorium.
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Former Longwood Great Jerome Kersey Passes Away at 52
February 19, 2015
Longwood alumnus and former basketball great Jerome Kersey passed away Wednesday. He was 52.
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Vikings: Brutal and Bloodthirsty or Just a Misunderstanding?
February 17, 2015
During its first two seasons, the popular History Channel series Vikings (2013) triggered a vigorous debate among scholars and amateur historians about the show’s authenticity—particularly the gore and violence.
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Celebrating a lifelong Lancer
February 13, 2015
If anyone’s blood runs Longwood blue, it is Nancy Shelton ’68. Daughter and granddaughter of Longwood graduates, Shelton has made her alma mater her professional home.
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10 Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day in Farmville
February 12, 2015
Looking for something fun to do on Valentine’s day without leaving town? Natalie Joseph ’16 pulled together 10 suggestions right here in FarmVegas. All are within walking distance or a FAB ride of campus.
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Longwood Theatre to present Stephen Sondheim musical Sweeney Todd
February 11, 2015
Twisted, bloody revenge is coming to the Longwood University stage in February.
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6 Things I Learned About Storytelling From Animating SpongeBob
February 06, 2015
SpongeBob has been a staple in young kids’ lives for a generation now—just try to ask any 20-something “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” and not have them reply “SpongeBob SquarePants!” Instant friendship.
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Fun for All This Spring
February 06, 2015
From current events to concerts, from art exhibits to theatre, from corporate success stories to stimulating lectures, there is something for EVERYONE this year at Longwood University--AND events are free and open to the public (except where noted).
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Black History Month concert at Longwood features world-famous compositions, legendary poets
February 06, 2015
A unique Longwood University concert celebrating Black History Month, co-sponsored by the Moton Museum, blends legendary poets and composers in a fusion of entertainment and learning this month.
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Information on regional Norovirus cases
January 30, 2015
Longwood University is working closely with Centra Southside Hospital and other outside agencies to stay informed about the spread of a highly contagious norovirus, and so far we have seen only a handful of cases on campus.
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SpongeBob animator shares top-level expertise with students in new Longwood program
January 28, 2015
A whole lot of Hollywood magic is being injected into a brand-new major at Longwood. Or at least a little nautical nonsense.
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Why Your Pear Shape Isn’t the Worst Thing Ever
January 26, 2015
Many women know how frustrating it is when their bodies won’t shed weight where they want it to. But understanding how you’re put together can translate to a healthy acceptance of your particular body type and lead to a happier and healthier life.
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Students get an up-close look at a controversial issue
January 22, 2015
Hot-button political issues aren’t just debated in the classroom at Longwood—they are experienced. For several students, immigration now has a face thanks to a program that takes them into ICA-Farmville.
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Longwood to offer first full-time service for patients who are hard of hearing in the region
January 20, 2015
Longwood University has hired the region’s only full-time doctor of audiology and will soon be home to a range of services for patients with hearing disorders.
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Longwood cyber security prof: Blackhat is astoundingly accurate
January 17, 2015
We’ve all seen hacker movies that feature preposterous situations and technology. We’re looking at you, Hackers, Swordfish, and The Net. But Blackhat, a high-tech Bourne-type thriller is surprisingly plausible, and seems almost rooted in reality.
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Anti-racism essayist and educator to speak at Longwood’s MLK celebration
January 14, 2015
Tim Wise, one of the nation’s most prominent anti-racism essayists and educators, will be the keynote speaker Jan. 22 for Longwood University’s celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy.
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Longwood online MBA programs ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report
January 07, 2015
Longwood University’s online MBA programs are among the best in the nation.