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Alumna’s film delivers emotional story of family’s quest to bring home soldier shot down in World War II

November 10, 2025

Filmmaker Amy Tardy Perez ’05 has one primary criteria for a project: The story behind it must speak to her heart. No doubt her latest project will speak to the hearts of many people—especially veterans and their families.
Longwood senior brings fentanyl awareness event to campus

November 07, 2025

It only takes one pill to end a life. But it only takes one conversation to prevent that from happening. That was the message Longwood students received during the “It Only Takes One” fentanyl awareness event held Wednesday evening, which was organized by senior Taylor Blount ’26 .
A Business with Heart: Faculty couple open nonprofit thrift store with community in mind

November 06, 2025

Until recently Sarai and Adam Blincoe would almost certainly have been voted the couple least likely to open a thrift store. They both hold doctorates—she in psychology and he in philosophy—and both are on the faculty at Longwood. Neither has ever worked in retail much less run a business.
Longwood senior’s Kennedy Center internship opens new perspective on accessibility in education and arts

November 03, 2025

Aidan Brown ‘26, a special education major from Stafford, Virginia, describes his summer internship at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., as both eye-opening and life-changing.
Danielsen Appointed to Virginia Family and Children’s Trust (FACT) Board

October 29, 2025

For nearly a decade, Associate Professor of Social Work Ian Danielsen has shared his professional experience and academic expertise with Longwood students preparing for careers in social work.
Short list of finalists for 44th annual Dos Passos Prize announced

October 22, 2025

Longwood University is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 , the oldest literary award given by a Virginia college or university, which honors one of America’s most talented writers.
Longwood bourbon set for annual launch after record-setting sales last year

October 15, 2025

On the heels of its spectacular debut in 2023, Longwood’s 1839 Collection bourbon—the product of a partnership between the university and nearby Sandy River Distillery—became a record-setter last year, posting the largest single-day sale ever by a Virginia distiller.
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.