News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Longwood awarded $50,000 grant for campus recovery program
June 19, 2019
A two-year grant of $50,000 will help Longwood Recovers, the university’s collegiate recovery program, reach more students and hire additional help to grow services for students in recovery or considering making a change in that direction.
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Longwood announces president’s and dean’s lists for spring 2019
June 18, 2019
Longwood is proud to recognize more than 1,000 students named to the Dean’s List and President’s List for the 2019 fall semester.
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Switched on: Chemistry major finds passion in creating microscopic circuits
June 14, 2019
Josh Walker '20 didn’t come to Longwood thinking about molecular electronics, but that’s all he’s doing these days.
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Farmville honors Joan Perry Brock ’64 for philanthropy
June 07, 2019
Farmville Town Council passed a resolution recognizing Longwood alumna Joan Perry Brock ’64, which was presented to her during Alumni Weekend on June 1.