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In this philosophy/ethics class, arguing with the professor is a good thing

January 19, 2022

Getting into arguments is generally frowned upon, but it’s a requirement for students in Dr. Adam Blincoe’s Citizen 110 course, Choosing Well, Acting Right, Being Good.
Class takes students on a century-long journey of activism through music

January 11, 2022

They provide a backdrop against which scholars can examine globalization, race, power, multiculturalism, gender and social norms.
21 Memorable Moments of 2021 as Seen on Social Media

January 01, 2022

Even though some days felt like weeks and some months felt like years, 2021 was full of memorable moments shared by the Longwood community. As we say hello to 2022, here’s a highlight reel of social media posts from an unforgettable year.
Star Wars universe frees students to see social issues from a new perspective

December 29, 2021

They provide a backdrop against which scholars can examine globalization, race, power, multiculturalism, gender and social norms.
Course explores holiday food, international cuisines and more as a gateway to understanding other cultures

December 23, 2021

It’s that time of year when food takes center stage, but the holiday traditions of turkey, pumpkin pie and Santa-shaped sugar cookies are more than just dinner and dessert to Longwood University professor Dr. Ryan Stouffer.
Longwood awarded more than $300,000 in grants to support student mental health and well-being

December 16, 2021

Longwood University was recently awarded three grants totaling nearly $350,000 for a “triangle of support” for mental health and well-being and to increase visibility of resources to students.
Civitae Core Curriculum introduces freshmen to a world of new ideas with Citizen 110 classes

December 16, 2021

This spring, the first class of Longwood students to have completed the Civitae Core Curriculum, unveiled in 2018, will graduate.
Water Woes: Longwood chemistry major tackles high fluoride levels in hometown water

December 15, 2021

Kaleigh Beale ’22 is using her senior thesis project to investigate the fluoride content in Isle of Wight County’s water and propose possible solutions that will help residents mitigate high levels in the drinking water.
Longwood awarded $1.5 million grant for STEM scholarships

December 07, 2021

Longwood University was recently awarded a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand its LIFE STEM program, which provides scholarships, academic support and hands-on learning experiences for students preparing for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Joint Ventures

December 03, 2021

For these couples, a lifetime of adventures, challenges and togetherness all started at Longwood