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Longwood cuts ribbon on Joan Perry Brock Center, an event space and new home to Longwood basketball

August 25, 2023

Hundreds of Longwood students, staff, alumni, and community members broke into applause as the ribbon was cut and the doors officially opened to a highly anticipated new building at Longwood University–the Joan Perry Brock Center–on Friday.
Community Health Education

August 24, 2023

Longwood director recognized for contributions to community, church
Elementary teachers win top honors at their schools

August 23, 2023

Elementary teachers win top honors at their schools
Program to aid transition to college for underrepresented students launches at Longwood

August 22, 2023

A new program that helps historically underrepresented students transition to college has launched at Longwood and is already finding success.
Angela Comer, veteran police captain, bringing fresh perspective as Longwood’s new police chief

August 21, 2023

She’s a decorated law enforcement officer with more than 25 years of experience in community policing who has recently breathed new life into the law enforcement division of a prominent state agency.
Freshman move-in: Class of 2027 arrives ready to begin next life chapter

August 18, 2023

An eager and excited Class of 2027—and all of their creature comforts—descended on Farmville this week ready to make their mark on Longwood and begin their next life chapter.
Stu Soley ’08 and Billie Downing ’08 dreamed of pursuing their art in Hawaii, then made it come true

August 18, 2023

Once upon a time, Stu Soley ’08 and Billie Downing ’08 dreamed of getting married, moving to Hawaii and pursuing their art. Today, they’re living that dream.
Alum’s talent earns him a spot in one of the nation’s most prestigious MFA writing programs

August 17, 2023

Joel Worford ’18 likens his most recent accomplishment to winning the lottery—though considerably more talent is involved in being accepted to one of the country’s most prestigious creative writing programs than in picking six random numbers.
A Look at #Longwood27

August 13, 2023

Summer is an exciting time for new Lancers—a time of hope for new beginnings and anticipation of what the future holds. We asked 21 incoming freshmen to tell us what they are looking forward to most about Longwood and one interesting fact about them.
Alumni Award Winner: Diane Bottoms Boxley ’72

August 09, 2023

From an early age, Diane Bottoms Boxley knew she wanted to go to college, even though her family did not have the means to send her.