A nursing professor who has grown Longwood’s department into an accomplished, competitive program and who is beloved by her students has been recognized by the Commonwealth with its highest award for faculty work at its public and private colleges and universities.
Jacob Halloway ’24 was busy setting up for an NCAA volleyball tournament at Christopher Newport University, where he works in the athletics department, when he got a text message from his former communication studies professor back in Farmville.
This fall two Longwood University faculty members extended the reach of their scholarly work to Africa and Asia, connecting with colleagues many thousands of miles away to share their knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and the role of artificial intelligence in education.
Kylie Gannon ‘23 and Leah Richardson ‘23 are working with Dr. Timothy Ritzert, assistant professor of psychology, on interpreting data collected in a nationwide survey of college students.
After a routinely scheduled, multi-year review of the entire institution, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has formally reaffirmed Longwood University’s accreditation.
Longwood University’s Office of Alumni and Career Success recently received a $150,000 grant from the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV) to enhance internships and work-based learning outcomes for students.
Seeing the world from 15,000 feet is nothing new to licensed pilot Tess Robertson ’25, but the up-close view of Virginia government she experienced this past summer was eye-opening.
Dr. Shelby Furman ’16, director of food and product safety programs for FMI, is shaping science-based policies to ensure a safer and healthier global food supply chain.
Crystal Hamlin ’19, middle/upper-school librarian at the Steward School, was honored as the 2024 James Region School Librarian of the Year for her innovative programs and passionate library advocacy.
From IT specialist to aspiring voice actor, Tayvon Simmons ’18 is combining his technical expertise with creative pursuits, including Brazilian jiu-jitsu and audiobook narration.