<![CDATA[Longwood in the Media]]> http://www.longwood.edu en-us Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:11:03 EDT <![CDATA[Longwood's Dr. Ray Brastow was interviewed on WRVA 1140 AM regarding the recent unemployment report]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_17516.htm
Listen to the WRVA interview]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:16:59 EST http://www.longwood.edu/5963_17516.htm <![CDATA[Richmond Times-Dispatch reports flu-like illnesses on Virginia campuses, including Longwood]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_17054.htm Flulike illnesses at Va. colleges show no pattern," includes Longwood University and was written by Karin Kapsidelis.]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:28:50 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_17054.htm <![CDATA[A commentary by Longwood's David Coles and Larissa Smith Fergeson was featured in the Richmond Times-Dispatch]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_17001.htm John Brown's Raid Ignited War of Liberation and Loss," recognizes the significance and 150th anniversary of John Brown's Raid in Harpers Ferry, Va.]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:49:36 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_17001.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Dr. Ray Brastow discusses Va.'s economic outlook in the Richmond Times-Dispatch]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_16939.htm The Richmond Times-Dispatch recently brought together a panel of experts from business, academia and the state legislature to discuss how a governor can help jump-start the economy and put people back to work in trying times. Longwood's Dr. Ray Brastow, associate professor of economics, participated in this economic panel discussion, which was reported by the Richmond Times-Dispatch in the Sunday 11 October issue on p. A-17.  

The story, "Panel of experts discusses Va.'s economic outlook," was written by Andrew Cain and Tyler Whitley.

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:33:17 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_16939.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Dr. Kristen McAleavey discusses the roots of addiction on the "Everyday Health" web site]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_16833.htm Longwood's Dr. Kristen McAleavey, associate professor of social work, is quoted in a story today on the online consumer web site Everyday Health.

The story, "Getting to the Roots of Addiction" was written by Wyatt Myers and can be accessed online.

]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:48:39 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_16833.htm <![CDATA[Longwood Printing Services in the news]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_16816.htm Longwood's Tim Trent, Director of Printing Services, discusses the new digital press that has greatly expanded on-campus printing capabilities, while saving money for the university, in the October 2009 issue of In-plant Graphics.  The story, "New Digital Press Lets Longwood University Bring Diplomas In-house," was written by Bob Neubauer and can be accessed online.

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:20:54 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_16816.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Dr. Ray Brastow quoted in Richmond Times-Dispatch article about home sales]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_16770.htm Dr. Ray Brastow, associate professor of economics, is quoted in a story about home sales in the Richmond Times-Dispatch (9.25.09).  The story, "Home sales fall after 4 months of increases," appeared on the front page of the Business section and can be accessed online.

]]> Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:10:38 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_16770.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Manorama Talaiver quoted in the Richmond Times-Dispatch]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_16276.htm Longwood's Manorama Talaiver, director of the Institute for Teaching through Technology & Innovative Practices, was quoted in a story (Sunday 13 September) in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.  The article, "Online writing tool boosts test scores," was written by Juan Antonio Lizama and can be accessed online.

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:56:56 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_16276.htm <![CDATA[Margo Potts, director of student health, was a guest on WFLO 870 AM Farmville to discuss the H1N1 virus]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_15760.htm Margo Potts, director of student health, was the guest of Elliott Irving on the Call FLO show, which was broadcast on WFLO 870 AM Farmville on September 2 at 8:30 a.m.  Margo discussed the H1N1 (swine flu) virus and how Longwood is educating and preparing the campus in the event of an H1N1 outbreak.

To learn more about how Longwood is preparing for the H1N1 virus, view the news release.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:02:04 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_15760.htm <![CDATA[Longwood President Patricia Cormier interviewed on the Call FLO show, WFLO 870 AM]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_15551.htm Longwood President Patricia Cormier was the guest of Elliott Irving on the Call FLO show (8.26.09), which is broadcast on WFLO 870 AM Farmville VA.

]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:24:43 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_15551.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Diane Arnold examines the lending environment for small businesses in today's economy]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_15531.htm An editorial by Diane Arnold,  director of the Longwood Small Business Development Center in Danville, examines the lending environment for small businesses in today's economy.  The op-ed piece, "Tough times for struggling local businesses," was written for the Danville Register and Bee and can be accessed online.

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:07:26 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_15531.htm <![CDATA[Richmond Times-Dispatch: Farmville physician donates $1 million to Longwood University]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_14926.htm A story about Dr. Edward Gordon's generous gift to the Longwood University nursing program appeared in the Saturday 8 August edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The article, "Farmville physician donates $1 million to Longwood University," was written by Karin Kapsidelis and can be accessed online.

An in-depth story about Dr. Gordon's gift also appeared on the front page of the Friday 7 August edition of the Farmville Herald.

For more information on the donation, view the news release.

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:30:40 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_14926.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Call Me MISTER program in the Washington Post]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_13312.htm Longwood University was included in a story about the Call Me MISTER program in the July 4, 2009 edition of the Washington Post.  The story, "Number of Black Male Teachers Belies Their Influence," was written by Avis Thomas-Lester and can be accessed online.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:47:01 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_13312.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Lacy Ward is featured on the National Public Radio program "With Good Reason"]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_12404.htm Longwood's Lacy Ward, director of the Moton Museum, is featured on the National Public Radio program "With Good Reason" this week.  Lacy's topic, "The Making of a Civil Rights Museum" can be streamed or downloaded from the WGR web site.

"With Good Reason" is broadcast on Longwood's WMLU (91.3 FM) at 7:00 p.m. on Mondays.  Other stations include:

  • WCVE (88.9 FM, Richmond) Saturday at 1 p.m.
  • WVTF (89.1 FM, Lynchburg) Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
  • WVTU (89.3 FM, Charlottesville) Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
  • WMRA (90.7 FM, Harrisonburg) Monday at 7:00 p.m.

To learn more, visit: http://www.withgoodreasonradio.org

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:56:18 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_12404.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Katie Register will be a radio show guest on Farmville's WFLO 870 AM]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_12403.htm Katie Register, director of Clean Virginia Waterways at Longwood University, will be Elliott Irving's guest on the "Call FLO" show on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 8:05 a.m. to discuss the benefits of rain barrels and upcoming rain barrel workshops.  "Call FLO" is broadcast on Farmville's WFLO 870 AM.

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:52:26 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_12403.htm <![CDATA[Longwood President Dr. Patricia Cormier quoted in Richmond Times-Dispatch article]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_12297.htm Longwood President Dr. Patricia Cormier is quoted in this morning's edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch on p. B-1 of the Metro & Business section (6.10.09). The story, "Council says VSU meets all goals,"  was written by Karin Kapsidelis and also appears online with the title  "SCHEV reverses decision, gives VSU full certification."

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:35:59 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_12297.htm <![CDATA[Dr. Walter Witschey's science column in the Richmond Times-Dispatch]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11998.htm Dr. Walter Witschey's science column appears in today's Richmond Times-Dispatch (6.2.09).  The story, "Will big computers outthink big brains?" can be accessed online. Walter R.T. Witschey is professor of anthropology and science education at Longwood University.

]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:54:27 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11998.htm <![CDATA[Dr. Walter Witschey's science column in the Richmond Times-Dispatch ]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11893.htm Dr. Walter Witschey's science column appears in today's Richmond Times-Dispatch (5.19.09).  The story, "Is the Carolina Wren our cousin?" can be accessed online.

Walter R.T. Witschey is professor of anthropology and science education at Longwood University.

]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 11:04:14 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11893.htm <![CDATA[Longwood Athletics in Richmond Times-Dispatch regarding quest for conference affiliation]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11778.htm The May 15 edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch sports section includes an article concerning the Big South Conference's addition of Campbell University in 2011-12 in relation to Longwood University Athletics' quest for conference affiliation.  The story is written by veteran Times-Dispatch staff writer John O'Connor who has written several similar articles involving the Lancers in recent years, and can be found in the Sports Section, Page C1, or accessed online.

]]> Fri, 15 May 2009 12:10:08 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11778.htm <![CDATA[Longwood Baseball in the Richmond Times-Dispatch]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11656.htm The May 14 edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch sports section includes a feature on Longwood University Baseball and its recruiting pipeline with Richmond. The Lancers feature nine team members from Richmond area high schools.  The story is written by Times-Dispatch staff writer Nicole Koussa and can be found in the Sports Section, Page C5, or accessed online.

]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 09:04:24 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11656.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Dr. Glenn Dardick will be interviewed on Fox National News]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11554.htm Longwood's Glenn Dardick, assistant professor of computer information management systems, is scheduled for a live interview on Fox National News on Monday 11 May at 7:45 a.m.  Dr. Dardick will be interviewed by Alan Hall about his digital forensics research on second-hand hard drives.

Check your local listings for Fox National News.  The program may air on the following channels... Direct TV = 35, Cable = 7 (Fox Richmond) or 16 local, DISH TV = 205.

Update:

The live interview can now be viewed online.

]]> Sat, 09 May 2009 11:15:03 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11554.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Resident Technology Assistant (RTA) program featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11544.htm Longwood's Resident Technology Assistant (RTA) program is featured in the May 8 edition of the Chronicle of Higher Education (page A22). The story, "Longwood U. Puts Students' Tech Savvy to Work," is part of a larger feature on cost-saving measures at colleges and universities.

The story, written by Stephen Bushong, quotes Dr. Frank Moore, vice president for information and instructional technology services; Kim Redford, director of user support services; and Longwood student and RTA Brian Giardini.

The full story can be accessed online until June 5, 2009. After June 5, the story can be accessed here with a subscription.

]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 09:17:24 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11544.htm <![CDATA[Longwood Professor Glenn Dardick in the news media for digital forensics research]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11460.htm Dr. Glenn Dardick, assistant professor of computer information management systems, was interviewed on Monday by British Channel 4 regarding his research on digital forensics. Dr. Dardick, along with Longwood students and a team of researchers from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia analyzed data recovered from discarded or recycled hard drives purchased on the open market from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Australia. In many instances, the second-hand hard drives contained sensitive personal data and national security information.

The news segment and interview, conducted by Benjamin Cohen, technology correspondent for London Channel 4 News (UK), can be seen below or with the news article.

Dr. Dardick is an expert on digital forensics, which he describes as the "acquisition and interpretation of electronic evidence," and works as a consultant on civil and criminal investigations and has testified on behalf of plaintiffs, defendants, public defenders and federal defenders. He is the founding editor-in-chief of The Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law, an academic journal that he thinks is the only one of its kind in the world. The journal and a related annual conference are part of the Association of Digital Forensics, Security and Law, based at Longwood, which he also started.

Update (5-12-09):

Dardick's research has been featured in many news outlets and articles including:

Update (7-1-09):

Continuing international coverage of Dardick's research:

]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 11:59:14 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11460.htm <![CDATA[Longwood student Colleen Whitney on the air]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11511.htm Longwood student Colleen Whitney, a rising senior and psychology major, has recorded an essay for Civic Soapbox, a community-based feature program that airs on WMRA, a National Public Radio affiliate in Harrisonburg, Va.

Whitney's essay about eating disorders and the influence of the media on the body image of young women will air on Friday, May 8 at 7:35 a.m. and again between 5:30 and 6 p.m. WMRA can be heard in Farmville at 91.3 FM and online at www.wmra.org.

]]> Tue, 05 May 2009 16:15:52 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11511.htm <![CDATA[ZTA Closure at Longwood]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11468.htm The National Council of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity has released an official statement regarding the closure of Longwood University's alpha chapter following an intensive investigation by their organization and the university. More information can be found at:
http://www.longwood.edu/ofsl/Zetaclosing.htm

Update: ZTA Closure in the News...

  • The closure of Zeta Tau Alpha was the subject of a story in the Richmond Times-Dispatch (5.8.09) on p. B-1 of the Metro section .  The story, "Sorority closes its founding chapter," was written by Jamie Ruff.  A shorter version of his story can be accessed online.
  • WWBT-TV 12 (Richmond--NBC ) did a story on the ZTA closure, reported by Laura Geller, which can be viewed online.
  • A short version of the story was also reported by WRIC-TV 8 (Richmond-ABC) and can be accessed online.
  • Longwood's Tim Pierson, vice president for student affairs, was interviewed by Margaret Clevenstine, reporter for WSET-TV 13 (Lynchburg-ABC) on Friday 8 May 2009 in regard to the closure of Zeta Tau Alpha.  The news clip can be accessed online.
]]> Tue, 05 May 2009 14:59:15 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11468.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Bevin Alexander on the History Channel]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11510.htm Bevin Alexander, adjunct instructor of history at Longwood, appeared on the TV program "The Art of War" on the History Channel at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 3. The two-hour program "examined how the ancient Chinese military sage Sun Tzu would have conducted the modern battles of Gettysburg in 1863, the Normandy invasion in 1944, as well as other modern battles," said Alexander, one of five experts on Sun Tzu interviewed for the program.  Alexander is the author of 10 books on military history and was a decorated combat historian in the Korean War.

]]> Mon, 04 May 2009 16:10:04 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_11510.htm <![CDATA[Dr. Walter Witschey's science column appears in Richmond Times-Dispatch]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_10374.htm Dr. Walter Witschey’s science column appears in today’s Richmond Times-Dispatch (4.21.09). The story, “Wind power demands ‘smart grid,’” can be accessed online.

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:56:50 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_10374.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Bolding found bliss: producing winning teams, coaches]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_10356.htm The April 16th edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch sports section includes a feature on veteran Longwood University 31st-year baseball head coach Charles 'Buddy' Bolding.  The story is written by longtime T-D sports staff writer John O'Connor, and can be found in the hard-copy of the newspaper beginning on page C1.  It can also be accessed online.

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:02:06 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_10356.htm <![CDATA[Longwood Health & Fitness Center gets approval from Mother Nature]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_10140.htm In an article on the Mother Nature Network, Longwood's Health & Fitness Center is one of three college fitness centers featured for embracing the "green" building trend. Read the article

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:10:38 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_10140.htm <![CDATA[National Wildlife Federation awards Longwood for sustainability efforts]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_10139.htm As outlined in their official release, Longwood University is the only school in Virginia to earn an award in the National Wildlife Federation's competition Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming. The program honors U.S. schools that are advancing creative solutions to global warming on their campuses. Longwood is one of eight winning schools that were chosen from a national pool of video entries.

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:54:25 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_10139.htm <![CDATA[Professor Walter Witschey's SCI-KIDS article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_9988.htm Dr. Walter Witschey's science column appears in today's (4.7.09) edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch.  The story, "Not easy to believe the Earth is round," can be accessed online.

Walter R.T. Witschey is professor of anthropology and science education at Longwood University.

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:11:12 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_9988.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Dr. Frank Moore in EDTECH Magazine]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_9908.htm Longwood's Frank Moore, vice president of information and instructional technology services, is quoted in an article on p. 26 of the March/April issue of EDTECH Magazine.  The story, "Bandwidth Overload," was written by Steve Zurier and can be accessed online.

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:50:34 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_9908.htm <![CDATA[Professor Larissa Tracy to appear in a Discovery Channel documentary]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_9708.htm Dr. Larissa Tracy, assistant professor of medieval literature in the Department of English and Modern Languages, will appear next week in a Discovery Channel documentary on the Shroud of Turin.

The program, DaVinci Shroud, is scheduled to air on Monday, April 6 at 9 p.m. on the Discovery Channel. Please check your satellite/cable listings for the Discovery Channel.

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:10:05 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_9708.htm <![CDATA[Richmond Times-Dispatch: Longwood president to retire next year]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_9661.htm An article about Longwood President Patricia Cormier appears on p. B-3 (Metro) of today's Richmond Times Dispatch (4.2.09).  The story, "Longwood president will retire after 13 years in post," was written by Karin Kapsidelis and can be accessed online.

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:54:37 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_9661.htm <![CDATA[Longwood Professor Tracy Tuten quoted in the Ecommerce Times]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_9657.htm Tracy Tuten, associate professor of marketing at Longwood University, was quoted in an Ecommerce Times article regarding the slowdown in online advertising growth. Tracy is also the author of Advertising 2.0: Social Media Marketing in a Web 2.0 World.

The story can be accessed online.

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:56:34 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_9657.htm <![CDATA[Richmond Times-Dispatch: Crater center launching online business training program]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_9654.htm The Crater Small Business Development Center of Longwood University in Petersburg was featured in the Sunday, 3.29.09 edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch.  The story, "Crater center launching online business training program," was written by Luz Lazo and can be accessed online.

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:49:50 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_9654.htm <![CDATA[Dr. Walter Witschey's science column in today's Richmond Times-Dispatch]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_8564.htm Dr. Walter Witschey's science column appears in today's Richmond Times-Dispatch (3.24.09). The article, "Signs of spring send clear signals," can be accessed online.

Walter R.T. Witschey is professor of anthropology and science education at Longwood University.

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:01:05 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_8564.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Dr. Neal Holmes will be a guest on Richmond's WTVR-6 "Virginia This Morning"]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_8373.htm Dr. Neal Holmes, director of the Call Me MISTER program, will be a guest tomorrow morning (Friday, March 20) on Virginia This Morning which airs from 9-10 a.m. on CBS-WTVR6 in Richmond.  Dr. Holmes will discuss Longwood's participation in the Call Me MISTER program which seeks to bring more African-American male teachers into Virginia's classrooms. The segment is expected to air in the second half hour of the program.

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:44:51 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_8373.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Steve Barnett quoted in Richmond Times-Dispatch]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_8120.htm Steve Barnett, marketing director for the Longwood MBA program in Richmond, was quoted in today's Richmond Times-Dispatch (3.17.09) about the Richmond retail economy.  The front page story, "Obama plan a 'real benefit,'" was compiled from wire reports, and can be accessed online.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:54:52 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_8120.htm <![CDATA[Four Cormier Honors College Scholars featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_8080.htm As part of our overall integrated marketing plan, Longwood University will begin an institutional campaign in the Chronicle of Higher Education during the latter part of the spring semester.

The campaign will feature four students from the Cormier Honors College for Citizen Scholars and will include testimonials in half-page color ads designed by our agency, CRT/tanaka.   The ads and insertion schedule are included below.  The first ad sets the tone for the campaign and will be followed by the four student profiles.

For more information on the Cormier Honors College, visit the web site.

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  • March 20 (opening ad)
  • March 27 (Maddie Stevens)
  • April 3  (Kisha Johnson)
  • April 10 (Jay Crowell)
  • April 24 (Lindsay Pasch)
  • May 1 (Kisha Johnson)
  • May 8  (Maddie Stevens)
]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:46:16 EDT http://www.longwood.edu/5963_8080.htm <![CDATA[Danville Register and Bee: Longwood Small Business Development Center opens satellite office in Danville]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_7912.htm A story about the Longwood Small Business Development Center opening a satellite office in Danville appears in this week's Danville Register and Bee (3.4.09).  The story was written by Denice Thibodeau and can be accessed online.

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:54:10 EST http://www.longwood.edu/5963_7912.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Dr. Geoff Orth quoted in the South Boston News and Record]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_7911.htm Dr. Geoff Orth, director of the Longwood Honors Program and professor of German, is quoted in an article in the South Boston News and Record.  The story, by tom McLaughlin, is titled "Dual Identity" and includes John Cavan, president of Southside Virginia Community College, in a discussion about dual enrollment vs. advanced placement programs.  The story can be accessed online.

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:30:27 EST http://www.longwood.edu/5963_7911.htm <![CDATA[Student Health & Fitness Center featured in the Education Design Showcase]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_7681.htm The Longwood University Health & Fitness Center is featured in the February Education Design Showcase, published by College Planning and Management magazine. The HFC was honored as the Green Judges' Choice Winner in the 2008 Green Education Design Showcase. The story can be accessed online.

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:08:29 EST http://www.longwood.edu/5963_7681.htm <![CDATA[Richmond Times-Dispatch: Longwood's Smith aims for 6 years]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_7602.htm An excellent article appeared in today's (02.27.09) Richmond Times-Dispatch featuring Longwood University men's basketball student-athlete Dana Smith.  Dana has overcome three serious knee injuries in five years to lead this year's team to its most successful season as a Division I program, and best season overall since 2000-01.  

The story is well-written by Times-Dispatch staff writer Nicole Koussa and can be found in the Sports Section, Page C4, or accessed online.

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:42:45 EST http://www.longwood.edu/5963_7602.htm <![CDATA[Dr. Walter Witschey's science column appears in Richmond Times-Dispatch]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_7463.htm Dr. Walter Witschey's science column, "Scientists shake roots of Tree of Life," appears in today's Richmond Times-Dispatch (2.24.09) and can be accessed online.

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:36:16 EST http://www.longwood.edu/5963_7463.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Dr. Mano Talaiver in the news for receiving national award]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_7603.htm Dr. Manorama (Mano) Talaiver, director of Longwood University's Institute for Teaching through Technology & Innovative Practices (ITTIP), has been selected for a national award for her science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) work with low-income and minority students and rural school divisions.

An announcement appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch (2.19.09) and can be accessed online.

For the complete story, see the Longwood press release.

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:57:14 EST http://www.longwood.edu/5963_7603.htm <![CDATA[Longwood's Bennie Waller was quoted in the Richmond Times-Dispatch ]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_7439.htm Longwood's Bennie Waller, associate professor of finance and real estate, was quoted in the 2.19.09 edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in an article titled, "Mortgage plan called good step." The story, written by Carol Hazard, can be accessed online.

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:50:00 EST http://www.longwood.edu/5963_7439.htm <![CDATA[Richmond Times-Dispatch: Longwood University professor maps smoke-free restaurants in state]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_7256.htm Longwood Professor David Hardin's research on smoke-free restaurants in Virginia is the subject of a story in the Richmond Times-Dispatch (2.18.09).  The article, "Longwood University professor maps smoke-free restaurants in state," was written by Karen Kapsidelis and can be accessed online.

Longwood's press release can also be accessed online.

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:43:06 EST http://www.longwood.edu/5963_7256.htm <![CDATA[Longwood student Benjamin Byrnes quoted in Richmond Times-Dispatch article]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_6764.htm Longwood student Benjamin Byrnes was quoted in the Richmond Times-Dispatch (2.8.09) in a front page story (A-1)  titled, "College students can feel belt-tightening."  Byrnes, a junior from Lynchburg and member of Longwood's financial aid student advisory committee, was interviewed by RTD reporter Karin Kapsidelis.

The story can be accessed online.

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:25:25 EST http://www.longwood.edu/5963_6764.htm <![CDATA[Professor Ray Brastow and MBA Director Abbey O'Connor on Richmond's WTVR-6 "Virginia This Morning"]]> http://www.longwood.edu/5963_6751.htm Longwood's Dr. Ray Brastow, associate professor of economics, and MBA Director Abbey O'Connor were both featured recently on WTVR-6, the CBS affiliate in Richmond on the topic, "Job Search in a Recession."   The segments aired on "Virginia This Morning," hosted by Bill Bevins and have been posted online on the WTVR JobLink website.

The interviews are located on the left side of the page, along with additional job search information written by both Abbey O'Connor and Dr. Cheryl Adkins, professor of management.

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:34:58 EST http://www.longwood.edu/5963_6751.htm