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  • Fire burns in the iconic Rotunda lobby on Aug. 24, 2001.

    25 years later: Great Fire in Longwood’s Rotunda

    April 24, 2026

    Twenty-five years ago, just after 9 p.m on April 24, 2001, flames appeared in Longwood’s Rotunda, the iconic domed building that had stood on High Street for nearly a century.

  • Fourth-grade students from Prince Edward County Elementary School learned to diagnose a state-of-the-art manikin in Longwood’s nursing sim lab under the guidance of associate professor of nursing Dr. Kathryn Miller.

    Lancers for a Day, Lancers for Life

    April 21, 2026

    The thrill of receiving mail is never lost on a 10-year-old. Especially when that mail is their first college acceptance letter. This past March, by way of personalized letters, fourth-grade students at Prince Edward County Elementary School were “accepted” to Longwood and took part in the university’s award-winning Lancer for a Day program.

  • Delegates Lily Franklin '15 (left) and Karen

    Longwood to the legislature: Alumnae find common ground in Richmond

    April 07, 2026

    Virginia Delegates Karen “Kacey” Robins Carnegie ’04 and Lily Franklin ’15 represent districts at opposite ends of the Commonwealth, yet both trace their path to Richmond through Farmville—molded by their experiences at their alma mater.

  • Jesse Turner '28 goes through a pre-game check before the start of a Longwood lacrosse broadcast on ESPN+.

    Putting on a show

    April 06, 2026

    It’s one hour to tipoff, and McKayla Moxcey ’26 sits in front of a large, brightly lit keyboard in the broadcast studio of the Joan Perry Brock Center.

  • Students conduct fieldwork in a wooded area, with one holding a camera rig while another measures distance with a tape stretched between them, as a third person crouches nearby checking a device, and buckets and tools are arranged on the ground around them.

    Digging into history

    April 06, 2026

    Margaret Dudley ’25 has joined Red Hill as a full-time staff archaeologist, continuing her hands-on work uncovering and preserving the site’s complex history.

  • Richmond Symphony Orchestra performs on stage with a conductor leading and a violin soloist in a red gown at the front.

    Richmond Symphony to return to Longwood for free performance April 24

    April 03, 2026

    The Richmond Symphony will return to the Jarman Auditorium stage at Longwood University later this month for a special performance that is free and open to the public.

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    Go Lancers, Geaux Tigers

    April 02, 2026

    Vince Walden ’01 is headed to the SEC, joining LSU’s men’s basketball staff after helping Texas A&M make three straight NCAA Tournament appearances.

  • Chief Justice Bernard Goodwyn and Colonial Williamsburg CEO Cliff Fleet

    Longwood announces Chief Justice Bernard Goodwyn, Colonial Williamsburg CEO Cliff Fleet as commencement speakers

    April 02, 2026

    As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, a pair of leaders with deep ties to Virginia history and culture will address the Longwood Class of 2026 at commencement ceremonies on May 15-16.

  • Born with a brain condition known as PMG, Sophie Farley ’28 (right) has thrived as a member of Longwood’s cross country and track program and found herself in the process. (Photo credit: Big South Conference)

    Winning an uphill battle

    April 01, 2026

    At this point, sophomore runner Sophie Farley ’28 is setting a record for setting records. Just two years into what is already an illustrious athletic career, Longwood’s cross country and track ace owns more school records than any runner in program history.

  • Young woman outdoors looking through binoculars, with another person behind her also observing. Sunlight filters through trees in a wooded setting. She wears a green long-sleeve shirt and bracelets while holding the binoculars. Scene suggests birdwatching or nature observation activity.

    Community invited to attend free BioBlitz event at Lancer Park April 18

    March 27, 2026

    Longwood University invites community members of all ages to participate in its annual BioBlitz event on Saturday, April 18 at the Environmental Education Center at Lancer Park. This free event, held in celebration of Earth Month, encourages participants to become citizen scientists while exploring the natural world.