News
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Longwood senior gets front-row view of state government as Governor’s Fellow
December 04, 2024
Seeing the world from 15,000 feet is nothing new to licensed pilot Tess Robertson ’25, but the up-close view of Virginia government she experienced this past summer was eye-opening.
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Short list of finalists for 43rd annual Dos Passos Prize announced
November 25, 2024
Longwood University is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 John Dos Passos Prize, the oldest literary award given by a Virginia college or university, which honors one of America’s most talented but underappreciated writers.
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Longwood’s online MBA program named to national list of “most affordable” for 2025
November 12, 2024
Longwood University’s MBA program earned a spot on the College Consensus 2025 list of Most Affordable Online MBA Programs, which highlights the nation’s most cost-effective options for students seeking a high-quality education at a competitive price.
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Filmmaker Eddie Mullins brings arthouse energy to High Street Theatre programming
November 01, 2024
You may have noticed a spark of vibrancy on the marquee of the High Street Theatre, just across the street from Longwood’s campus.
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Bestselling author, sportscaster Feinstein joins Longwood as broadcaster who will also teach
November 01, 2024
Legendary journalist and author John Feinstein was looking for a welcoming home community like Farmville for the next chapter of his life and storied career.
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Longwood management professor among 2% of world’s most-cited scientists
October 17, 2024
Dr. Vince Magnini has garnered a spot on Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientist Rankings for 2024, which identifies the world’s leading researchers, representing approximately 2 percent of all scientists worldwide who are making significant impacts in their respective fields.
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Authors Reading Series welcomes poet Kiki Petrosino on Oct. 17
October 09, 2024
Kiki Petrosino, an acclaimed poet known for her use of repetition and unconventional hyphenation in conjunction with traditional poetic forms, will visit Longwood on Thursday, Oct. 17, as part of the Authors Reading Series.
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Longwood, Sandy River Distillery to release 2024 Reserve limited-edition bourbon this fall
October 03, 2024
It’s the newest Longwood Homecoming & Alumni Weekend tradition: cracking the wax seal on a new bottle of 1839 Collection limited-edition bourbon and sharing it with friends.
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New facilities at Baliles Center will expand student learning opportunities
October 02, 2024
Despite overcast skies and the threat of rain from the remnants of Hurricane Helene, spirits remained high on Virginia’s Northern Neck Friday as students, university administrators and dignitaries gathered to celebrate the dedication of new facilities at Longwood’s Baliles Center.
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Richmond Symphony, 12 Angry Jurors headline fall performing arts calendar at Longwood
September 30, 2024
The Richmond Symphony Orchestra will return to the stage in Jarman Auditorium at Longwood for a special performance on Friday, Nov. 1 and Longwood’s theatre department kicks off its season this week with 12 Angry Jurors.