News
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Longwood again listed among The Princeton Review’s Best Southeastern Colleges
September 17, 2015
Longwood University is again one of the best colleges in the Southeast, according to The Princeton Review.
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Gift In Excess of $1 Million to Fund Longwood Scholarships
September 17, 2015
In 1924, Bessie Mae Land enrolled at State Teachers College, the institution that would eventually become Longwood University. Land wanted to be a teacher, but shortly after arriving on campus, she was forced to abandon her dream.
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Rock the Block bringing the party to Midtown Square
September 14, 2015
The first few weeks of the academic year are full of tradition—from move-in day to the G.A.M.E. to Convocation—but few annual events pack as much fun as Rock the Block.
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Hundreds of Longwood graduates celebrate opening of Maugans Alumni Center
September 12, 2015
Hundreds of Longwood alumni gathered outside their new home on campus on Saturday, Sept. 12. to celebrate its official opening.
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Rain moves Convocation indoors but doesn’t dampen spirits
September 11, 2015
The rain that forced Convocation indoors was interpreted as a positive omen by two of Longwood’s leaders.
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Former White House correspondent for AP to speak at Longwood on covering the presidency Sept. 17
September 09, 2015
Feller, the winner of numerous awards for his work covering the presidency for the world’s largest newsgathering organization, will speak Thursday, Sept. 17.
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Longwood included in top 10 public regional universities in South in annual U.S. News & World Report rankings
September 09, 2015
Longwood University is now ranked among the top 10 public regional universities in the South in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey.
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Maugans Alumni Center grand opening to showcase stunning, spacious home for Longwood graduates
September 08, 2015
With the grand opening and dedication of the Maugans Alumni Center on Saturday, Sept. 12, Longwood marks the completion of the final phase of reconstruction to portions of Longwood’s historic campus center that were damaged in the great fire of 2001.
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American Shakespeare Center to present free Longwood performance of The Importance of Being Earnest Sept. 14
September 08, 2015
The American Shakespeare Center (ASC) will present a free performance of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest in Longwood University’s Jarman Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m.
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Gift of $2 million will endow leadership of Longwood’s Cormier Honors College
September 03, 2015
As Marc and Wilma Register Sharp ’66 have worked tirelessly to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, Longwood University’s mission of nurturing citizen leaders in a residential setting has always struck a deep chord with the Williamsbu