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  • Headshot of Aidan Brown '26 - A smiling person wearing glasses stands in a hallway with warm, out-of-focus lights behind them. They wear a white shirt under a cream knit sweater vest with colorful striped trim. The background shows a red carpeted corridor with columns and soft bokeh lighting. The portrait is centered and brightly lit with a shallow depth of field.

    Longwood senior’s Kennedy Center internship opens new perspective on accessibility in education and arts

    November 03, 2025

    Aidan Brown ‘26, a special education major from Stafford, Virginia, describes his summer internship at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., as both eye-opening and life-changing.

  • - An instructor stands at the front of a classroom, smiling and holding a presentation remote. Two wall-mounted screens display a document or lesson outline. Students sit at tables in the foreground, slightly out of focus. Red chairs and classroom furniture fill the room under fluorescent ceiling lights.

    Danielsen Appointed to Virginia Family and Children’s Trust (FACT) Board

    October 29, 2025

    For nearly a decade, Associate Professor of Social Work Ian Danielsen has shared his professional experience and academic expertise with Longwood students preparing for careers in social work.

  • One of these five finalists—Jen (left), Lim, Mathis, Drager, Okparanta—will be named the 44th recipient of the John Dos Passos Prize for Literature - Five portrait photos arranged side by side in a horizontal collage. Two portraits are in black and white, including one person wearing glasses. The center portrait shows a person in an orange blouse resting their chin on their hand. The far-right por

    Short list of finalists for 44th annual Dos Passos Prize announced

    October 22, 2025

    Longwood University is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 , the oldest literary award given by a Virginia college or university, which honors one of America’s most talented writers.

  • The 1839 Collection lineup — from the inaugural 2023 Reserve (left) to the striking new 2025 Reserve (center).

    Longwood bourbon set for annual launch after record-setting sales last year

    October 15, 2025

    On the heels of its spectacular debut in 2023, Longwood’s 1839 Collection bourbon—the product of a partnership between the university and nearby Sandy River Distillery—became a record-setter last year, posting the largest single-day sale ever by a Virginia distiller.

  • Dr. Heather Lettner-Rust and students discuss the water resources that allowed the Colorado River to provide water for a Palisade vineyard nearly 200 miles from the headwaters. - An instructor holds a leafy plant while speaking to students during a field study. Students take notes and carry cameras along a gravel roadside. Rocky hills and distant mountains frame the outdoor learning scene. Late-da

    Faculty detail Longwood’s novel experiential education model in new book

    October 01, 2025

    For some Longwood students, the eureka moment comes the first time they see a wolf in the wild at Yellowstone National Park. For others, it’s when they witness firsthand the impact of erosion on the coastal community of Tangier Island.

  • Somaya Ahmadi ’26 is capped during Convocation by Juanita Giles - A graduate in a navy gown smiles and flashes a peace sign in an auditorium. The mortarboard is decorated with a globe and bright blue trim. Guests and other graduates stand nearby taking photos and chatting. Crowded seating and arched walls frame the ceremony in the background.

    2025 Moton Scholarship winner has remarkable story of sacrifice and fight for education

    September 24, 2025

    On September 19, Longwood announced the 10th anniversary winner of the Moton Legacy award, one of its highest honors – and the recipient whose journey has been the most remarkable yet.

  • Students walking behind Eason during the fall - Students walk along a campus sidewalk beneath trees with red and orange leaves. Two students with backpacks chat as they lead a small group down the path. A brick academic building and white colonnade appear in the background. Sunlight highlights fallen leaves scattered across the walkway.

    For 11th straight year, Longwood a top 10 public university in the South in U.S. News rankings

    September 23, 2025

    Longwood University has again performed well in annual rankings used by millions of families to make decisions about higher education.

  • Maddie Gray ‘29 - Close-up of a figure skater in a navy costume with red and white accents. The skater looks down with arms extended in a poised, graceful position. Rhinestones sparkle across the bodice and sheer sleeves under arena lights. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the skater’s expression and form.

    Longwood freshman to represent Team USA in international roller skating competitions

    September 22, 2025

    Dreams really do come true if you work hard and stay focused.

  • Student grins, laughs, and claps at the sight of their decorated cap. - A student in a navy graduation gown claps and cheers in an auditorium. Other students in gowns stand nearby during a crowded ceremony. A display of photos and notes fills the foreground at right. Rows of seated attendees and the stage area appear in the background.

    Capped in tradition, Class of 2026 begins senior year with Convocation ceremony

    September 11, 2025

    The Class of 2026 gathered to celebrate the beginning of their final undergraduate year at Longwood’s Convocation ceremony on Thursday—and, true to tradition, their festive caps were tall, elaborate and impressively engineered.

  • InVEST in STEM students sign their agreements during the 2025 Signing Ceremony - Four students sit at a long table, filling out paperwork with pens. Gift bags with colorful tissue paper and “teacher” messages sit in front of them. Small purple and white balls are scattered across the blue tablecloth. Bright windows and classroom walls frame the scene in the background.

    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.

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