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Portrayal of disabilities in children’s Halloween books researched by student

September 07, 2017

One of the most popular Halloween characters, a pirate, is often portrayed with an eye patch, a peg leg or a hook in place of a hand. But good luck finding characters with real disabilities in children’s books on the holiday—just ask Brooke Parsons ’19.
Longwood aids state agency in assessing erosion threat to coastal archaeological sites

August 30, 2017

Two prehistoric camps—one dating from as early as 16,000 BC—are among more than 150 archaeological sites on the Chesapeake Bay that could soon disappear due to coastal erosion and sea-level rise, according to a study conducted by the Longwood Institute of Archaeology.
Student’s research takes him to Caribbean island

August 29, 2017

Research doesn’t always take place in a laboratory reeking of formaldehyde or a dusty room in a library. Sometimes the backdrop is clear blue waters and palm trees.
Distinguished alumna Megan Clark ’05 to speak at convocation – Pres. Reveley’s message to campus

August 28, 2017

This year's keynote speaker for Convocation will be Prince Edward Commonwealth’s Attorney Megan Clark ’05
American Shakespeare Center to present free performance of "The Taming of the Shrew" at Longwood on Sept. 19

August 25, 2017

The American Shakespeare Center (ASC) will present a free performance of The Taming of the Shrew in Longwood University’s Jarman Auditorium on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m.
Moton story inspires scholarship winner to start campus diversity conversation

August 24, 2017

In recognition of his efforts to help his fellow students learn from one another, Longwood has awarded Mikah HoSang ’18 one of its highest honors – the 2017 Moton Legacy Scholarship.
Move-in Day for the Class of ’21 [VIDEO]

August 18, 2017

As family members said their tearful goodbyes and offered their final words of advice, the Longwood freshman class settled into the first day of the next four years of their lives.
Student’s computer science research may yield “real-world” health benefits

August 15, 2017

Matthew Dyer ’18 is crunching a dizzying amount of data this summer with the hope that his research could one day help in combatting lung cancer.
President Reveley’s message to campus about Charlottesville violence

August 13, 2017

As school begins this year, from around the world each news story of alarm and chaos seems to outpace the next, now even here in Virginia.
Andy Taylor Center for Early Childhood Development to welcome first group of children October 2

August 10, 2017

At the Andy Taylor Center for Early Childhood Development, the classrooms have taken shape: fresh coats of paint are up on the walls and multicolored carpet is being laid on the floors.