Memorable Moments of the Decade as Seen on Social Media

1. When a tornado passed through campus

2. It was a BIG day when the Big South welcomed Longwood

Big South extends invitation to Longwood University, 4th VA school in conference, makes even dozen. Another ovation. pic.twitter.com/HHBxyRbS

— Jeff Halliday (@jeffhalliday) January 23, 2012

4. A new era for Longwood when President Reveley's appointment was announced

An exciting day for @longwoodu, Welcome home President Reveley! pic.twitter.com/Ylvtt2t9YU

— Steve Sommer (@StevenFSommer) March 26, 2013

6. When Longwood played the Game of Thrones thanks to a professor's essay

7. Peak selfie moment during one awesome internship

Me under the Gantry at NASA Langley Research Center! This is where they trained the first astronauts! #LUTakeASelfie pic.twitter.com/p9KwXgl2Kf

— Natalie Joseph (@heynatjo) July 23, 2014

8. The very first Virginia Children's Book Festival

9. A new home for alumni on campus

 

 

 

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Slight detour to Longwood University on the way back to Virginia Beach yesterday. Alumni center is looking great! #lancers

A post shared by Alex Julian (@alexjulian91) on Sep 21, 2015 at 5:13am PDT

10. Students demonstrating citizen leadership in so many ways

Bravo to the @longwoodu students who selflessly donated kidneys to strangers! #OrganDonation #SavingLives https://t.co/JI97RPrubE

— VCU Transplant (@VCUTransplant) December 7, 2015

11. When the U.S. Vice Presidential Debate came to campus

 

 

 

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We are live at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia with future CNN reporters, Taylor O'Berry and Georgia Skipper! #CNN #longwooddebate

A post shared by Taylor O'Berry (@tay_oberry) on Oct 5, 2016 at 2:05pm PDT

12. Softball dominance in the Big South

 

 

 

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@longwoodsb YOUR 2017 BIG SOUTH CHAMPIONS!!! IT IS A GREAT DAY TO BE A LANCER! @longwooduniversity #3peat #bigsouthchamps #bigsouthsb

A post shared by ✨Traceeee✨ (@tracey_lynne_) on May 14, 2017 at 12:12pm PDT

13. That moment campus came together to watch the eclipse

 

 

 

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Hope everyone at Longwood enjoyed the eclipse and had a great first day of classes! #ΑΣΦ @longwood_fsl

A post shared by Alpha Sigma Phi - ΔΙ (@lu_alpha_sigma_phi) on Aug 21, 2017 at 12:10pm PDT

14. When our students are not ready to leave...

“Skylar, are you ready to leave Longwood?”
Me: pic.twitter.com/UGXy7lqClf

— Skylar (@itsskyward) December 3, 2017

15. Longwood professors care, no matter the decade

Told my professor i hadn’t eaten all day and I was hungry... he leaves and comes back with some snacks for me. One of Longwood’s best qualities is the professors. #whylongwood

— Taylor (@taylor_verbek) April 10, 2018

16. The Upchurch University Center becomes a second home for students on campus

Good morning ⁦@UpchurchUC⁩ this is your day! Ribbon cutting 1:15 @Longwoodu ⁦@FarmvilleHerald⁩ pic.twitter.com/y2ayMay6Qz

— Tim Pierson (@piersontj) October 26, 2018

17. A new Joanie by renowned Scottish sculptor Alexander Stoddart

 

 

 

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Joanie is getting ready to be put in place. Our third statue of Joan of Arc on campus and she is a beauty! #longwooduniversity

A post shared by Dan Michael Jr (@danmichael72) on Nov 12, 2018 at 11:08am PST

18. Frazer reopened looking better than ever

Looks like the finishing touches on Frazer are happening! pic.twitter.com/4w2WU3W2Xv

— Longwood Registrar (@registrarlu) August 8, 2019

19. Ten years of the Greatest Athletics March Ever (G.A.M.E.)

Bit bummed I can’t be in the ‘Ville, cheering on @Longwood_WOSO vs Charlotte for the 10th G.A.M.E. but reppin’ the Lancer colors loud and proud! This scarf was from the very first G.A.M.E. 10 years ago, my freshman year! Wow! #GoWood #CollegeColorsDay @LongwoodLancers @longwoodu pic.twitter.com/NNNgc3ah0Q

— Nathan Epstein (@Nathan_Epstein) August 30, 2019

20. A stunning new home for Admissions

Longwood University. Radcliff is the new admissions building at the triangle on High St. EK Gee and her cohorts are just a few of the coolest people you will encounter in your admission process!#longwoodu #lovemylongwood #whylongwood pic.twitter.com/ja0af0j0oI

— Teddy Hodges (@tdog3) October 14, 2019