News
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Longwood included in top 10 public regional universities in South in annual U.S. News & World Report rankings
September 09, 2015
Longwood University is now ranked among the top 10 public regional universities in the South in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey.
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Maugans Alumni Center grand opening to showcase stunning, spacious home for Longwood graduates
September 08, 2015
With the grand opening and dedication of the Maugans Alumni Center on Saturday, Sept. 12, Longwood marks the completion of the final phase of reconstruction to portions of Longwood’s historic campus center that were damaged in the great fire of 2001.
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American Shakespeare Center to present free Longwood performance of The Importance of Being Earnest Sept. 14
September 08, 2015
The American Shakespeare Center (ASC) will present a free performance of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest in Longwood University’s Jarman Auditorium on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m.
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Gift of $2 million will endow leadership of Longwood’s Cormier Honors College
September 03, 2015
As Marc and Wilma Register Sharp ’66 have worked tirelessly to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, Longwood University’s mission of nurturing citizen leaders in a residential setting has always struck a deep chord with the Williamsbu
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Longwood staff member included in anthology with Pulitzer Prize winner
September 01, 2015
A short story by Dr. Seth Clabough, director of the Writing Center, was selected for inclusion in an anthology of the 26 best short stories.
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Poet and novelist Paul Beatty named John Dos Passos Prize for Literature recipient
September 01, 2015
Contemporary author and poet Paul Beatty is the recipient of the 34th John Dos Passos Prize for Literature, awarded annually by Longwood University.
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College students’ test scores suffer with cell phone use in class, Longwood researcher finds
August 27, 2015
College students should think twice before they text or read a Facebook post in class. Their test scores suffer when they do that, says a Longwood University researcher.
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Hull Springs Farm provides perfect setting for Longwood student’s research on birds of prey
August 25, 2015
It’s not every day someone is dive-bombed by a speeding red-tailed hawk.
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Students form longest line in history of the G.A.M.E. as they spread Lancer spirit through Farmville
August 24, 2015
The sixth annual G.A.M.E.—Greatest Athletics March Ever—brought out a record number of students and culminated at the soccer field for a thrilling match between the Longwood women's soccer program and Youngstown State.
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Theatre major’s tenacity leads to top internship, role in casting upcoming film
August 24, 2015
Binta Barry knew what she wanted to do this summer, and she didn’t let a little thing like rejection stand in her way.