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Free workshop shows parents how to turn playtime into learning time
March 16, 2016
Children learn best not by listening to lectures but by doing the one thing they most want to do anyway: playing.
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Prominent biologist to speak at Longwood on his “contemporary evolution” research March 28
March 15, 2016
Since the time of Charles Darwin, the rate of evolution has been assumed to be very slow. Recent research, however, has shown that evolution can occur quickly, often within just a few decades.
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Longwood tops one-day giving record with outpouring of alumni support
March 14, 2016
Showing their love for Longwood through videos, students, alumni, and supporters come together in a successful media campaign.
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Record number of applicants driven by compelling story, says enrollment chief
March 14, 2016
Longwood uses its rich history to attract more applicants.
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Longwood professor plays key role in research on diabetes-fingerprint asymmetry link
March 04, 2016
Fingerprints are known to be important clues in solving crimes—but in predicting and preventing disease?Longwood professor's research reveals fingerprin-analysis can predict who is at risk for diabetes.
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Longwood University Police Department accredited
February 25, 2016
Longwood University Police gain coveted distinction.
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New Longwood Center for Community Music offers group, private lessons for piano beginners
February 23, 2016
The new Longwood Center for Community Music launches a piano outreach program.
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Longwood tapped to run leadership program for state’s teachers
February 18, 2016
A partnership between Longwood and the Department of Education aims to help low-performing school districts reach new heights.
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Professor, student bond over chessboard
February 18, 2016
It doesn’t hurt to be friends with the dean—until you start checkmating him regularly. Alex Morton ’16 breaks out into a wide smile when he talks about playing chess with his favorite partner on campus—physics professor Dr. Chuck Ross, former dean.
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Work by Longwood playwright premieres off Times Square
February 11, 2016
For a playwright, having an "off" day—or even an "off-off" day—is great: Longwood English professor finds success off-Broadway.