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Light, bright and welcoming: Longwood’s dining hall gets major refresh

August 27, 2025

As students returned to campus this month and the fall semester kicked off this week, they were greeted by the familiar sights and faces of Longwood—except at one key spot where they spend much of their time: Dorrill Dining Hall.
It takes a village: Volunteers provide more than move-in muscle for new Lancers

August 26, 2025

Within minutes of the tailgate dropping, the vehicle is empty and a neatly constructed pile of storage bins, appliances and precious keepsakes sits on the sidewalk, ready to make the trip up the elevator to its owner’s new home away from home.
Freshman Move-In: Class of 2029 arrives ready to make their mark on Longwood

August 22, 2025

As James Robinson, Jr. ’99 and Maranda Herndon Robinson ’99 stood in line outside of Johns Hall with their son, James Robinson ’29, and all of his freshman-year essentials in tow, it was hard not to reflect on their own memories in the same high-rise residence three decades ago.
Longwood Mortar Board receives national awards for excellence

August 22, 2025

Longwood’s Geist Chapter of Mortar Board national college honor society recently was honored with two prestigious national awards for exemplifying the core values of excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.
Fast track: Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship fuels 2025 grad’s expedited journey to career as PA

August 21, 2025

As an emergency medical technician, emergency room technician and now a physician assistant student in the University of Lynchburg’s Master of PA Medicine program, Ashley Seiders ’25 doesn’t help people for the recognition.
Karen Mitchell Schinabeck, Hon. '25

August 14, 2025

The Longwood Alumni Awards annually honor graduates and friends for their outstanding contributions to the university, community, and society. The 2025 recipients, selected by the Alumni Board, exemplify the values of citizen leadership.
Charter Hall provides enhanced, more efficient services to campus

August 13, 2025

Charter Hall, Longwood’s new 42,580-square-foot complex just steps from the main campus, is home to an array of departments focused on keeping university’s physical plant in good running order.
Bradley H. Pomp ’92

August 13, 2025

The Longwood Alumni Awards annually honor graduates and friends for their outstanding contributions to the university, community, and society. The 2025 recipients, selected by the Alumni Board, exemplify the values of citizen leadership.
Farmville to the Amazon: How one alumna sparked a spirit of exploration in a fellow Lancer

August 12, 2025

Senior biology major Andrew Schaefer ’26 attended the 2024 Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST) Conference seeking career insights and networking opportunities.
How microplastics affect the fungus threatening frogs [PRISM Q&A]

August 11, 2025

Emma Snead ’27 and Jay Geeslin ’27 step into the Chichester biology lab with flair, wearing black “I ❤️ EATING MICROPLASTICS” T-shirts as they share their summer research experience with high school students