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Longwood expresses regret over institution’s actions during civil rights era

September 15, 2014

Longwood University’s Board of Visitors has passed a formal resolution expressing regret over the institution’s actions during the civil rights era.
Convocation, full of extravagant caps, begins new chapter in September sun

September 12, 2014

Under a hot September sun, a Longwood tradition began a new chapter.
200 Years Later, Singers Work To Get National Anthem Right

September 12, 2014

Two centuries have come and gone since "The Star-Spangled Banner" was written, but one thing about the song hasn’t changed: It is hard to sing.
9 Convocation Caps You Have To See

September 12, 2014

As part of a long-standing Longwood tradition, Convocation 2014 was filled with hundreds of well-decorated caps reflecting the unique personalities of this year’s senior class. Here are nine of the ones you didn’t want to miss.
Longwood alumna’s new coffeehouse in Farmville is successful addition to Main Street

September 10, 2014

It’s not unusual for people to return to their college town after graduating. Few, however, open a business a few blocks from campus.
Longwood ranks with the best in annual U.S. News & World Report rankings

September 09, 2014

Longwood University is for the 17th consecutive year ranked among the best colleges in the annual U.S. News & World Reportsurvey.
Longwood boosts environmental research with classroom at Hull Springs Farm

September 04, 2014

Longwood University has already established several research projects at historic Hull Springs Farm in Westmoreland County.
Class of 2018 is #LancerStrong

September 03, 2014

We are Lancer Strong.
Longwood family life concentration receives national designation

August 29, 2014

Longwood University’s family studies concentration in sociology is now the only undergraduate program in Virginia to receive Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR).
Dr. Jim Jordan to speak at Convocation Sept. 11

August 28, 2014

One of Longwood University’s most beloved professors will give this year’s Convocation address. As with everything else in Dr. Jim Jordan’s illustrious career as an anthropology professor, the focus will be on students.