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Students’ deep dive into horror literature nets invitation to speak at international conference

March 04, 2026

The seminar itself was scary enough: the analysis of a psychological horror novel and the classic ghost stories that formed the book’s backstory. But what grew out of the seminar was also a little scary—or at least verging on fantastical.
Friendship forged at Longwood leads to life-saving living donor gift

March 02, 2026

In the spring of 2024, Amy Pruett Buchanan ’08 and Katherine Lusk ’10 met for lunch to catch up. During the conversation, Amy shared some family news that had not yet become public: Her husband, Ryan Buchanan ’08, was in urgent need of a liver transplant, and a living donor was one possible solution.
Longwood professor’s play selected for film adaptation in national search

February 24, 2026

It’s a boy-meets-girl story, but that description barely scratches the surface of this charming short film adapted from Riding Lessons, a 10-minute play by Longwood creative writing professor Dr. Brett Hursey.
Two student researchers are Longwood’s nominees for prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

February 23, 2026

Two of Longwood’s most accomplished student researchers, each with career ambitions to use their research to help others and work toward the common good, have been nominated for the prestigious 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship.
From sea to shining SEED: Innovation hub offers Longwood senior valuable entrepreneurship experience

February 16, 2026

When Benjamin Gettier ’26 leaves his hometown of Virginia Beach to return to Longwood each semester, he also leaves behind the seas upon which he has piloted boats since he was 8 years old.
Destination Farmville

February 16, 2026

Farmville may be America’s oldest two-college town, but Lancer alumni are discovering that their old stomping ground has much more to offer than it did in their days on campus—no matter how long ago that was.
Results Oriented

February 13, 2026

Goals become reality for Longwood's latest graduates
Longwood’s nominee for Truman Scholarship inspired by work in rural government

February 12, 2026

A passionate student who found her calling to enter public service to address inequalities in urban and rural communities is Longwood University’s 2026 nominee for the highly competitive national Harry S. Truman Scholarship.
“Mission relevant”: $7 million GEAR UP grant bolsters Longwood’s K-12 impact

February 11, 2026

Training the teachers of tomorrow has long been among the most precious missions of Longwood University.
U.S. News & World Report ranks Longwood among 2026 Best Online MBA programs

January 27, 2026

Based on the strength of its top-notch faculty and commitment to delivering measurable value for its graduates, Longwood’s Online MBA program maintains a robust national ranking, according to a just-released U.S. News & World Report list.