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Graduate & Professional Studies

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  • Graduate student helps faculty use innovative technology in the classroom

    Jeff Everhart, a graduate student in English, is helping faculty members integrate technology into the classroom through the newly formed Digital Education Collaborative unit.

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  • Rachel Johnson '85, M.S. '09

    After earning a master's degree in education with a concentration in literacy and culture and a teaching endorsement as a reading specialist in 2009, Rachel Johnson was named Mecklenburg County's Teacher of the Year in 2011-and later the Region 8 Virginia Teacher of the Year.

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  • Creative Writing Program Makes Entire World "A Text to be Read"

    As a graduate student in Creative Writing, Beth Feagan '10, M.A. '12 gains teaching experience as a graduate assistant and helps organize Longwood's annual "Banned Book Reading."

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  • Longwood Professors in the Field

    Dr. Katherine Wiesendanger, professor in the Literacy & Culture graduate program, demonstrates a reading lesson to students in King William County Public Schools as part of the program's practicum. During the practicum course, graduate candidates and professors work together in the field to identify and solve problems in literacy education.

     
  • As lead warden, alumnus helps inmates become productive citizens

    As the lead warden at Greensville Correctional Center in Jarratt, Va., Benjamin Wright '97, M.S. '07 offers a variety of programs aimed at helping rehabilitate offenders and prepare them to successfully re-enter society.

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  • Byrd Middle Awarded for 21st Century Learning

    Shannon Hyman, a 2009 graduate of the School Library Media program, led Byrd Middle School in Henrico County, Va., to win two 21st Century contests as part of Digital Learning Day and the American Association of School Librarians video contest.

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  • Tracy Aitken M.S. '06 recognized as VAASL's School Librarian of the Year

    Tracy Aitken, 2006 graduate from the School Library Media program and school librarian at Oak Knoll Middle School in Hanover County, received the 2011 School Librarian of the Year award from the Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL).

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  • Off-site programs in Emporia and Martinsville Bring LU to Students


    Sarah Poarch is earning her bachelor's degree in liberal studies elementary education from Longwood University through the university's partnership with Southside Virginia Community College in Emporia, Va.

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A Message from the Dean's Office

Longwood University has educated Virginia undergraduates since 1839 with graduate education beginning in 1954. Longwood is known for its quality graduate programs and quality graduates who are in high demand in education and professional settings.

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Our Mission is to provide leadership in all matters relating to graduate and professional education at Longwood University.

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