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

October 01, 2025

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.
Farmville’s new strides in history

September 24, 2025

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.
2025 Moton Scholarship winner has remarkable story of sacrifice and fight for education

September 24, 2025

On September 19, Longwood announced the 10th anniversary winner of the Moton Legacy award, one of its highest honors – and the recipient whose journey has been the most remarkable yet.
For 11th straight year, Longwood a top 10 public university in the South in U.S. News rankings

September 23, 2025

Longwood University has again performed well in annual rankings used by millions of families to make decisions about higher education.
Longwood freshman to represent Team USA in international roller skating competitions

September 22, 2025

Dreams really do come true if you work hard and stay focused.
Capped in tradition, Class of 2026 begins senior year with Convocation ceremony

September 11, 2025

The Class of 2026 gathered to celebrate the beginning of their final undergraduate year at Longwood’s Convocation ceremony on Thursday—and, true to tradition, their festive caps were tall, elaborate and impressively engineered.
Longwood’s InVEST in STEM program addresses teacher shortages in key subjects

September 07, 2025

With a deficit of qualified science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teachers across the country, a cadre of Longwood students is on the way to help fill the gap.
Farmville welcomes newest additions to culinary scene

September 04, 2025

From barbecue to seafood, gourmet pizza, greasy diner fare and more, Longwood’s hometown of Farmville has no shortage of dining options.
Digging up the past: Student archaeologists uncover history at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill

September 03, 2025

From honing his troweling technique to analyzing centuries-old artifacts, junior Gabe Chaos ’27 gained much from his experience as an archaeological field technician at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill this past summer.
Longwood nursing grads earn perfect NCLEX pass rate yet again

September 01, 2025

Longwood nursing students achieved a 100 percent first-time NCLEX pass rate this year, continuing a decade-long streak of cohorts passing at a rate above 90 percent. Over the past 10 years, seven cohorts have earned perfect first-time pass rates—an achievement few four-year programs can match.