News
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Longwood students raise money to give books to area children
May 12, 2016
A group called SELF works for others.
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From the LCVA to the Smithsonian: Longwood graduating senior lands dream job
May 10, 2016
Impressed by her work at the Longwood Center for the Visual arts, the Smithsonian Institution offers graduating senior Catherine Kinsley a research position.
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Longwood study: Algae production linked to carbon cycle in lakes, ponds
May 06, 2016
Variation in the amount of organic matter in lake sediments—a critical factor in understanding and tracking the carbon cycle—is linked to algae production in arctic lakes, according to a new study by Longwood biology professor Dr. Ken Fortino.
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Authors to reveal lost histories of African-American doctors in WWI at Longwood-Moton event April 29
April 26, 2016
For nearly a century, the names of 104 men sat in a dusty file in the National Archives. The list, lost to history, gave scant information on a group of African-American doctors who volunteered in World War I, some of whom were killed in battle.
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Student study: When tragedy strikes, most turn online—but in different ways
April 22, 2016
When it comes to grief and bereavement, a generational divide is extant on social media.
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Study: Concerns exist about questionable research methods
April 21, 2016
The intense pressure of university research can lead to questionable methods, even ethical breaches.
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Longwood event to encourage citizen participation in science April 23
April 20, 2016
You don’t always need to be a botanist or zoologist to contribute to science. Thanks to Longwood University’s participation in a statewide effort, anyone can play the role of scientific observer this Saturday.
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Public reception on April 28 at Moton Museum highlights stories of those affected by school closing
April 19, 2016
"Their Voices, Our History," a collaboration between Longwood University and the Moton Museum, reveals stunningly personal insight into the Prince Edward County school closings.
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Longwood student group to host local event for hearing awareness
April 16, 2016
Longwood students take part in a national effort to raise awareness of the need to protect the gift of hearing.
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Longwood Theatre presents The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), April 14-23
April 15, 2016
"If you like musicals, you’ll love it. If you think musicals are stupid, you’ll love it even more," said guest director Keri Wormald.