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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.
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Greenwood Library receives $10,000 NEH grant to preserve rare silent film sheet music collection
September 27, 2024
Longwood University’s Greenwood Library has received a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to work towards conservation efforts for a rare set of sheet music.
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Longwood again climbs in U.S. News rankings, now No. 6 among public universities in the South
September 24, 2024
Longwood University has again climbed in annual rankings used by millions of families to make decisions about higher education.
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Longwood CAPS receives additional state grant to boost mental health services
September 18, 2024
Longwood’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) office has been awarded a $200,000 grant through the State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV), in partnership with the Virginia Health Care Foundation, to increase the number of licensed mental health providers and boost mental health access on campus.