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Gift In Excess of $1 Million to Fund Longwood Scholarships

September 17, 2015

In 1924, Bessie Mae Land enrolled at State Teachers College, the institution that would eventually become Longwood University. Land wanted to be a teacher, but shortly after arriving on campus, she was forced to abandon her dream.
Rock the Block bringing the party to Midtown Square

September 14, 2015

The first few weeks of the academic year are full of tradition—from move-in day to the G.A.M.E. to Convocation—but few annual events pack as much fun as Rock the Block.
Hundreds of Longwood graduates celebrate opening of Maugans Alumni Center

September 12, 2015

Hundreds of Longwood alumni gathered outside their new home on campus on Saturday, Sept. 12. to celebrate its official opening.
Rain moves Convocation indoors but doesn’t dampen spirits

September 11, 2015

The rain that forced Convocation indoors was interpreted as a positive omen by two of Longwood’s leaders.
13 Convocation 2015 caps you need to see

September 11, 2015

Even though the rain forced everyone into Willett Hall, Convocation 2015 was filled–as usual–with hundreds of well-decorated caps reflecting the unique personalities of this year’s senior class. Here are 13 of the ones you didn’t want to miss.
Epic Rap Battles and 5 other fun, informative YouTube channels

September 10, 2015

Epic Rap Battles of History, the uber-popular YouTube channel that has garnered millions of views on its hilarious (and informative!) videos, is coming to Longwood on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Former White House correspondent for AP to speak at Longwood on covering the presidency Sept. 17

September 09, 2015

Feller, the winner of numerous awards for his work covering the presidency for the world’s largest newsgathering organization, will speak Thursday, Sept. 17.
Longwood included in top 10 public regional universities in South in annual U.S. News & World Report rankings

September 09, 2015

Longwood University is now ranked among the top 10 public regional universities in the South in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey.
Maugans Alumni Center grand opening to showcase stunning, spacious home for Longwood graduates

September 08, 2015

With the grand opening and dedication of the Maugans Alumni Center on Saturday, Sept. 12, Longwood marks the completion of the final phase of reconstruction to portions of Longwood’s historic campus center that were damaged in the great fire of 2001.
American Shakespeare Center to present free Longwood performance of The Importance of Being Earnest Sept. 14

September 08, 2015

The American Shakespeare Center (ASC) will present a free performance of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest in Longwood University’s Jarman Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m.