Longwood researchers explore novel method of harnessing wind power

Junior physics student Garrett Josemans worked with Dr. Chuck Ross, dean of the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences, to design a prototype of an airfoil that could harness the wind to create an alternate source of energy.

Physicists at Longwood University are examining a new way of tapping wind power to create electricity by making vehicles more efficient. Read more

It's no mystery: Longwood English Professor is still in love with Hardy Boys books

Dr. Chris McGee with Hardy Boys collection

It doesn't take a detective to figure out that Longwood University english professoer Chris McGee loves the Hardy Boys.
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New Environmental Sciences major fall 2013

Longwood's Hull Springs Farm.

A new Longwood program, set to begin fall 2013, will prepare students for careers in the fast-growing field of environmental sciences. Read more

Longwood professor Michael Mergen’s photographs featured in Time

Early Voting No. 10, Las Vegas, NV, 2010 - Michael Mergen

Just in time for Election Day, Longwood professor Michael Mergen's series Vote and some of his other civic-themed work is featured in the Time magazine's online photo essay feature "Lightbox."

The popular online magazine Slate also featured Mergen'sVote series in its online photo blog.  Read more

• Sen. Mark Warner to address Longwood graduates at commencement

  

  U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, who as Virginia governor helped Longwood University rebuild from a fire to its signature building and signed into law Longwood’s designation as a university, will serve as the 2014 commencement speaker, as the university celebrates its 175th anniversary. 

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