News
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Longwood music professor using ukuleles to prepare future teachers
November 17, 2016
The ukulele might not get much respect at most music conservatories, but one Longwood University music professor is quick to sing its praises.
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Longwood announces gift to support transformational learning experiences, largest in university’s history
November 17, 2016
Gift from Joan ’64 and Macon Brock—Longwood’s largest-ever—will expand the vision of a distinctly Longwood program that gets to the heart of citizen leadership.
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Longwood is a family affair for 3 MBA students and their children
November 14, 2016
The dinner table becomes a common study area when parents and their kids both have Longwood papers due the next day.
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Beloved Longwood professor, longtime philanthropist honored with naming of athletic field
November 11, 2016
On October 29, the Lancers' home field hockey turf was named Elizabeth Burger Jackson Field in honor of Dr. Elizabeth Burger Jackson, who blazed a trail for Longwood's female student-athletes during her standout field hockey career from 1930-32.
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Longwood recognizes police officers, others for actions beyond call of duty
November 10, 2016
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, William Shular and Sgt. Walter Whitt were awarded the Medal of Valor, the Longwood Police Department’s top honor for their selfless display of courage.
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Longwood Police Department again ranked among best in country
November 08, 2016
For the eighth straight year, Longwood’s police department has been named one of the top university security operations in the country.
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Register and Sharp Halls dedicated, first new main campus residence halls in a generation
November 07, 2016
With spacious lounge areas, handsome fireplaces and great views of the heart of central campus, the rooms in newly opened Register and Sharp residence halls are classic Longwood.
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Students apply genetic lens to local environment in newly formed Longwood-Hampden-Sydney partnership
October 28, 2016
Every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m., unusually chipper students at Prince Edward County High School gather in a science classroom—but it’s not their usual teacher at the front of the room. Instead, they are greeted by two college professors.
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Longwood archaeology students get real-world experience in project close to home
October 28, 2016
When Longwood University’s new admissions building is built, a group of archaeology students will know the site’s history better than anyone.
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Longwood Theatre to present The Cover of Life, Nov. 9-13
October 26, 2016
Longwood University Theatre’s production of The Cover of Life by R.T. Robinson will be presented Nov. 9-13 in the Mainstage Auditorium of the Center for Communication Studies and Theatre.