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Longwood’s InVEST in STEM program addresses teacher shortages in key subjects

September 07, 2025

With a deficit of qualified science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teachers across the country, a cadre of Longwood students is on the way to help fill the gap.
Farmville welcomes newest additions to culinary scene

September 04, 2025

From barbecue to seafood, gourmet pizza, greasy diner fare and more, Longwood’s hometown of Farmville has no shortage of dining options.
Digging up the past: Student archaeologists uncover history at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill

September 03, 2025

From honing his troweling technique to analyzing centuries-old artifacts, junior Gabe Chaos ’27 gained much from his experience as an archaeological field technician at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill this past summer.
Longwood nursing grads earn perfect NCLEX pass rate yet again

September 01, 2025

Longwood nursing students achieved a 100 percent first-time NCLEX pass rate this year, continuing a decade-long streak of cohorts passing at a rate above 90 percent. Over the past 10 years, seven cohorts have earned perfect first-time pass rates—an achievement few four-year programs can match.
Light, bright and welcoming: Longwood’s dining hall gets major refresh

August 27, 2025

As students returned to campus this month and the fall semester kicked off this week, they were greeted by the familiar sights and faces of Longwood—except at one key spot where they spend much of their time: Dorrill Dining Hall.
It takes a village: Volunteers provide more than move-in muscle for new Lancers

August 26, 2025

Within minutes of the tailgate dropping, the vehicle is empty and a neatly constructed pile of storage bins, appliances and precious keepsakes sits on the sidewalk, ready to make the trip up the elevator to its owner’s new home away from home.
Freshman Move-In: Class of 2029 arrives ready to make their mark on Longwood

August 22, 2025

As James Robinson, Jr. ’99 and Maranda Herndon Robinson ’99 stood in line outside of Johns Hall with their son, James Robinson ’29, and all of his freshman-year essentials in tow, it was hard not to reflect on their own memories in the same high-rise residence three decades ago.
Longwood Mortar Board receives national awards for excellence

August 22, 2025

Longwood’s Geist Chapter of Mortar Board national college honor society recently was honored with two prestigious national awards for exemplifying the core values of excellence in scholarship, leadership and service.
Fast track: Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship fuels 2025 grad’s expedited journey to career as PA

August 21, 2025

As an emergency medical technician, emergency room technician and now a physician assistant student in the University of Lynchburg’s Master of PA Medicine program, Ashley Seiders ’25 doesn’t help people for the recognition.
Karen Mitchell Schinabeck, Hon. '25

August 14, 2025

The Longwood Alumni Awards annually honor graduates and friends for their outstanding contributions to the university, community, and society. The 2025 recipients, selected by the Alumni Board, exemplify the values of citizen leadership.