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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.
Virginia Girls State and Boys State make Farmville home this week

June 22, 2026

With graduation in the rearview, residence halls emptied and students home for the summer, the walkways of Longwood’s campus are devoid of the typical bustle and buzz of the academic year. Or at least they were.
Longwood professor Tai Johnson awarded prestigious ACLS and SAR fellowships

June 22, 2026

Dr. Tai Johnson, assistant professor of history, has been awarded two prestigious national fellowships and will spend the next year finishing a book project that explores the deep history of one of North America’s oldest and most biodiverse food systems.
Class of ’26 Fun Five: Maggie Chapin ’26

June 16, 2026

Maggie will be attending Kansas State University to pursue a doctor of veterinary
Longwood expands graduate business and technology offerings to meet growing workforce demand

June 15, 2026

As demand for skilled professionals continues to grow across Virginia, Longwood University is expanding its graduate program offerings to help address critical workforce needs.
Longwood approves small tuition increase for 2026-27

June 11, 2026

Longwood University's Board of Visitors has approved modest increases in tuition and fee charges for the upcoming year, keeping Longwood’s average rate change over the last decade among the lowest in Virginia and well below the rate of inflation over that period.
Class of ’26 Fun Five: Thomas Richman ’26

June 11, 2026

Thomas will be teaching 5th grade at New Kent Elementary School
Class of ’26 Fun Five: Megan Gammon ’26

June 09, 2026

Megan will be working as an advancement associate in the External Relations office at the University of Virginia