News & Articles
Diane Bottoms Boxley ’72 pays tribute to life-changing math faculty with endowed professorship
The student-faculty relationship is a cornerstone of higher education. Done well, bonds between teacher and student can awaken a passion for a subject or career that a student may otherwise have overlooked.
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Longwood again ranked among top public universities in the South for 2027 by U.S. News & World Report
September 22, 2026
Longwood University has again been ranked as one of the top regional public universities in the South and one of the region’s best values, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings released today.
Longwood nursing grads achieve 100 percent NCLEX pass rate for fifth consecutive year
September 21, 2026
Longwood nursing students once again achieved a 100 percent first-time NCLEX pass rate, extending a remarkable five-year streak of cohorts passing the first time they take the test. Over the past 12 years, nine Longwood nursing cohorts have achieved a perfect first-time pass rate—a distinction few four-year nursing programs can match.
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Leading with purpose, serving with heart
June 30, 2026
Each year, the Longwood University Alumni Association celebrates alumni and friends of the university whose lives reflect the promise of citizen leadership: using talent, experience and relationships in service of something larger than oneself.
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A Look at #Longwood30
August 12, 2026
Summer is an exciting time for new Lancers—a time of hope for new beginnings and anticipation of what the future holds. We asked 24 incoming freshmen about their career goals, why they chose Longwood, what they’re excited for, what they’re bringing from home and a fun fact about themselves.
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