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Why Your Pear Shape Isn’t the Worst Thing Ever

January 26, 2015

Many women know how frustrating it is when their bodies won’t shed weight where they want it to. But understanding how you’re put together can translate to a healthy acceptance of your particular body type and lead to a happier and healthier life.
Students get an up-close look at a controversial issue

January 22, 2015

Hot-button political issues aren’t just debated in the classroom at Longwood—they are experienced. For several students, immigration now has a face thanks to a program that takes them into ICA-Farmville.
Longwood to offer first full-time service for patients who are hard of hearing in the region

January 20, 2015

Longwood University has hired the region’s only full-time doctor of audiology and will soon be home to a range of services for patients with hearing disorders.
Longwood cyber security prof: Blackhat is astoundingly accurate

January 17, 2015

We’ve all seen hacker movies that feature preposterous situations and technology. We’re looking at you, Hackers, Swordfish, and The Net. But Blackhat, a high-tech Bourne-type thriller is surprisingly plausible, and seems almost rooted in reality.
Anti-racism essayist and educator to speak at Longwood’s MLK celebration

January 14, 2015

Tim Wise, one of the nation’s most prominent anti-racism essayists and educators, will be the keynote speaker Jan. 22 for Longwood University’s celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy.
Longwood online MBA programs ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report

January 07, 2015

Longwood University’s online MBA programs are among the best in the nation.
14 Memorable LU Social Media Moments of 2014

December 31, 2014

As we say goodbye to 2014, here are just a few (of the many) memorable social media posts from the Longwood community over the past year. Enjoy!
The Big Give + 10 More Ways #LancersShowLove

December 26, 2014

We hope you are as inspired by those in the Longwood community as we are every day. Here are 10 more inspiring ways we’ve seen #LancersShowLove this holiday season…
When helping endangered species, invasive animals may not be all bad

December 17, 2014

Whether it’s the vine that ate the South or the toothy, voracious fish that can survive out of water and destroys natural ecosystems, invasive species are universally cursed.
Longwood student bridges gap between campus and community

December 16, 2014

Cainan Townsend’s great-aunts and great-grandfather took their case for justice to the halls of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., 60 years ago.