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Getting back on the horse

August 06, 2026

As freshmen, Peyton Clapper ’27, Ella Escobar ’27 and Morgan Hatfield ’27 came to Longwood with different ambitions.
Longwood named one of Money’s Best Colleges in America for 2026

August 05, 2026

Longwood University was recently recognized on Money magazine’s list of the Best Colleges in America for 2026, a distinction that reaffirms the university’s commitment to offering a high-quality education that’s affordable.
Longwood announces president's and dean's lists for spring 2026

August 03, 2026

Longwood is proud to recognize more than 1,100 students named to the Dean’s List and President’s List for the 2026 spring semester.
Longwood reaches $1 million in state grant funding to enhance work-based learning and career readiness

July 23, 2026

The State Council on Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) has awarded Longwood University two additional grants through the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP), bringing the university’s total V-TOP funding to more than $1 million.
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.
Longwood launches new data science program for fall 2026

July 14, 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.
Training the leaders of tomorrow: Legacy gift to establish The HOLT Fund at Longwood

July 07, 2026

Inspired by Longwood’s mission of developing citizen leaders and seeding community-minded changemakers around the world, Linda Holt has pledged a legacy gift in excess of $1 million to establish The Honors Opportunities for Leadership Transformation (HOLT) Fund at the university.
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.
Amid America’s 250th Anniversary, Longwood University Recognized with Official Coat of Arms from Great Britain

June 22, 2026

As Longwood approaches its third century and America celebrates its sesquicentennial, the University has been formally granted an official coat of arms and heraldic insignia by Great Britain’s College of Arms.