News
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Support for Social Security still solid among Americans, Longwood professor finds
October 18, 2013
Social Security has become increasingly controversial, with pessimism about its future solvency and charges that it’s responsible for the federal deficit.
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Sherman Alexie to be awarded Longwood’s John Dos Passos Prize for Literature on Oct. 22
October 17, 2013
American novelist and short story writer Sherman Alexie will be awarded the 32nd annual John Dos Passos Prize for Literature at Longwood University on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
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Students move into 130 new apartments at Lancer Park
October 10, 2013
The four-story buildings at the Longwood-managed apartment complex are home to a total of 454 students living in 100 four-bedroom apartments, 24 two-bedroom apartments and six studio apartments.
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Longwood welcomes largest freshman class ever
October 09, 2013
At a time when some colleges and universities are struggling to meet their enrollment goals—and a few are even closing their doors—Longwood experienced a 3 percent increase in applications and welcomed its largest freshman class in history this fall.
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Nationally prominent forensic entomologist to give Longwood talk on Oct. 21
October 08, 2013
A Longwood University lecture will be given by a nationally prominent forensic entomologist who has assisted high-profile criminal investigations. The public is invited to attend.
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Longwood study measures impact of sex offenders on a neighborhood
October 07, 2013
When one sex offender moves into a neighborhood, more are likely to follow—and that’s bad news for homeowners, according to the results of research conducted at Longwood University.
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Kardashian to Obama: Solving the identity crisis of growing up biracial
October 04, 2013
Will Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s daughter have an identity crisis?
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One of the Family: Popular professor receives award, alumni status
October 04, 2013
One of Longwood’s most popular faculty members is now also an alumnus.
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Jamba Juice executive to speak on personal branding at Longwood
September 26, 2013
Julie Washington, chief brand officer for Jamba Juice, will speak Monday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. in Longwood University’s Blackwell Hall. The public is invited to attend.
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Capital campaign to make significant impact on Longwood University’s future
September 26, 2013
Longwood University closed its seven-year capital campaign in June after raising more than $41 million to make a bold impact on the campus.