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Game of Thrones’ Mountain-Viper Duel: The Real History Behind the Fight

June 01, 2014

Many Game of Thrones fans know what a student of history author George R.R. Martin is: Many of the plot’s themes have echoes in the War of the Roses and other historic events.
$30,000 gift establishes research program, scholar for geriatric dementia care

May 23, 2014

The Longwood University Nursing Department will soon begin research on a critically underserved population, according to the study’s backer: care for dementia patients.
12 Experiences You May Not Expect When Studying Abroad

May 19, 2014

Studying abroad can be that defining moment in your education that will change your life… in more ways than one. Here are just a few of those study abroad experiences you may not anticipate.
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner speaks at Longwood University commencement

May 13, 2014

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner urged graduates at Longwood University’s commencement ceremony May 10 to practice civility in public discourse—and to call their mothers.
Farmville mayor-elect David Whitus is first Longwood alumnus to serve in post

May 13, 2014

Mayor-elect David Whitus ’83 is the first Longwood graduate to be elected to lead Farmville.
WMLU 91.3 FM Temporarily Suspending Broadcasts

May 13, 2014

WMLU 91.3 FM, the award-winning, student-run campus radio station of Longwood University, will temporarily suspend broadcasts beginning the week of May 19 as the station physically relocates to new studio facilities.
Longwood’s Speech, Hearing and Learning Services to offer free hearing and speech-language screenings May 21

May 13, 2014

Longwood University’s Speech, Hearing and Learning Services (SHLS) will offer free hearing and speech-language screenings Wednesday, May 21, from 8-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
College of Business & Economics gives $10,000 to local elementary school to support leadership development

May 09, 2014

At Prince Edward County Elementary School (PECES), discipline referrals are down 21 percent, and students have been energized with several new programs, including a daily TV news operation.
First doctoral students to take classes from Longwood professors to graduate

May 08, 2014

The first class of doctoral students to earn their degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University through classes taught by Longwood University professors will graduate May 10.
11 Things That Happen “Only @LongwoodU”

May 05, 2014

We’ve noticed a trend. Students like telling the world how great Longwood University is. To that point, here are just a few of our favorite “only @longwoodu” posts on Twitter and Instagram.