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Q&A: New Aramark leadership excited about changes, possibilities at Longwood

August 15, 2019

Students returning to campus this month will see some big changes. Among them, the re-opening of Frazer Hall, a new admissions building about to open, and significant progress on the new academic building behind French.
6 D-Hall changes that you've been craving

August 12, 2019

Students returning to campus this month may be looking forward to their favorite D-Hall staples--chicken patty day, the pasta and omelet bars, and grilled cheese. When they return, they’re in for a whole lot more.
Longwood again ranked among top in Southeast by Princeton Review

August 07, 2019

Longwood University has again been named one of the top regional universities in the United States by Princeton Review, one of the most popular and influential college rankings published each year.
Can too much exercise be bad for you?

August 05, 2019

It can be for some trained athletes. Alexis Wayland '22 has been working with Dr. Troy Purdom this summer to see if hyaluronic acid levels could be a factor.
Mitigating Mosquitoes in Rainwater Harvesting Systems

August 02, 2019

No citronella for Charlotte Pfamatter '21 and Curran Atkinson '21. They spent their summer research project attracting mosquitos—on purpose.
Cancer under the microscope: Students investigate disease-causing gene mutations in summer research project

August 01, 2019

Any oncologist will tell you that catching cancer early is the best chance to fight and beat the disease. Often the groundwork for early detection is laid in the research lab.
Finding the Function of Bird Tails In Slow Flight

August 01, 2019

Shake your tail feather? How does that help birds in flight? Catherine Swinsky '20 is spending her summer birdwatching to investigate.
PRISM project aims to build a better brewing yeast for local brewery

July 24, 2019

Sarah Dooley ’21 might one day be able to sample the fruits of her summer research at Third Street Brewing—Farmville’s craft brewery.
Professor’s innovative cancer treatment is awarded a U.S. patent—and students helped

July 09, 2019

Dr. Amorette Barber, an associate professor of biology, has been a devoted teacher during her eight years at Longwood. She’s also been busy in her research lab, where she involves students in her work to develop more effective cancer treatments.
PRISM research focuses on trying to find answers for chemo brain phenomenon

June 26, 2019

Brianna LaFratta ’20 she is participating in the PRISM summer research initiative — Longwood’s signature program that pairs students with faculty members for eight weeks of intensive paid research work.