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Hundreds of student volunteers prep for an unforgettable week

September 12, 2016

Events like a general election debate require a small army of volunteers, and the Longwood family answered the call in a huge way.
11 Convocation 2016 caps you need to see

September 10, 2016

Convocation 2016 was filled–as usual–with hundreds of well-decorated caps reflecting the unique personalities of this year’s senior class. Here are 11 of the ones you didn’t want to miss.
Longtime PBS anchor Jim Lehrer brings insight to campus

September 09, 2016

Thursday, Sept. 8 started as many days have for Jim Lehrer, the longtime host of PBS's flagship "Newshour." It ended in a slightly more unfamiliar setting, as Lehrer spoke to nearly a thousand freshman Longwood students.
Student gets early start on future career in aquatic science research

August 31, 2016

Jacob Spain ’17 set out to discover whether the increase in dissolved organic carbon concentration—called "brownification"—has affected the ability of fish to see and capture their prey.
Appomattox liberal studies major awarded Moton Legacy Scholarship

August 26, 2016

Making a difference is more than a catchphrase for Amber Litchford—it’s the way she lives her life.
Longwood faculty donate books to African research education effort

August 26, 2016

Young scholars in the developing world who want to publish research articles are often stymied by a shortage of books on statistics and research methods. Longwood University faculty members recently joined in an international effort to help.
LCVA, Associated Press showcase 100 years of presidential campaign photography

August 25, 2016

This fall, the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts and the Associated Press have teamed up to debut an exhibition showcasing historic and revealing images from presidential campaigns dating to the early 20th century.
Longwood announces schedule of events leading up to Oct. 4 VP Debate

August 23, 2016

The VP debate will be the culmination of a weekslong stretch of engaging academic and public programming.
Longwood officers to receive Medal of Valor

August 23, 2016

When lightning caused a fire at the Longwood Landings, two LUPD officers courageously headed straight into the building.
American Shakespeare Center presents free performance of Romeo and Juliet, Sept. 20

August 22, 2016

The American Shakespeare Center (ASC) will present a free performance of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare in Longwood University’s Jarman Auditorium on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m.