Latest News Releases

• Longwood named to The Princeton Review's list of "Best Value Colleges" (2/7)
  

  Longwood University is one of the nation's "Best Value" colleges and universities according to The Princeton Review. The education services company selected Longwood as one of 75 public institutions to be featured in its book, "The Best Value Colleges: 2012 Edition."

  Read more
• Bestselling religious author and political commentator to speak at Longwood (1/31)
  

  Frank Schaeffer, a bestselling religious author and political commentator, will speak Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Blackwell Ballroom on "Crazy for God: Navigating Politics & Faith."

  Read more
• Longwood faculty member publishes book on the ancient cultures of Mesoamerica (1/30)
  

  Dr. Walter Witschey, professor of anthropology and science education at Longwood University, has studied the ancient cultures of Middle America for more than 30 years. He recently published a book that will help people whose interest in the subject is just beginning.

  Read more
• Longwood's first African-American graduate speaks at MLK Symposium (1/25)
  

  N.H. "Cookie" Scott, Longwood's first African-American graduate, returned to campus in January to share her story and to commemorate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

  Read more
• Actions by Longwood Board of Visitors (12/16)
  The Longwood University Board of Visitors took multiple actions during its meeting Dec. 2-3.

  Read more
• Longwood students to visit Uganda for winter break mission trip (12/14)
  

  Eight Longwood students and one staff member will be spending part of winter break in Uganda giving their time and attention to some of the 2,000 plus street children who live in the capital city of Kampala.

  Read more
• Longwood to observe MLK Day with various activities (12/13)
  

  N.H. "Cookie" Scott, Longwood University's first African-American graduate, will be the speaker for the university's primary event commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

  Read more