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Alum tapped as top administrative officer

January 22, 2025

An SCC leader with expertise in budget, HR, technology, and more, this Longwood mathematics and computer science alumnus keeps operations running smoothly.
Therapeutic riding instructor puts degree to work

January 22, 2025

Susan Meadors Warren ’83, a lifelong equestrian and executive director of Tackfully Teamed Riding Academy, was honored as a 2024 distinguished alumnus of Patrick & Henry Community College for her 40+ years of dedication to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities through therapeutic horseback riding.
Nursing professor Kim Little wins prestigious state teaching award

December 17, 2024

A nursing professor who has grown Longwood’s department into an accomplished, competitive program and who is beloved by her students has been recognized by the Commonwealth with its highest award for faculty work at its public and private colleges and universities.
Recent Longwood alum wins Emmy Award for documentary highlighting Prince Edward civil rights history

December 17, 2024

Jacob Halloway ’24 was busy setting up for an NCAA volleyball tournament at Christopher Newport University, where he works in the athletics department, when he got a text message from his former communication studies professor back in Farmville.
The reach of education faculty members’ scholarly work extends to Africa and Asia

December 16, 2024

This fall two Longwood University faculty members extended the reach of their scholarly work to Africa and Asia, connecting with colleagues many thousands of miles away to share their knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and the role of artificial intelligence in education.
Psychology PRISM research gets published and is among most downloaded of 2024

December 16, 2024

Kylie Gannon ‘23 and Leah Richardson ‘23 are working with Dr. Timothy Ritzert, assistant professor of psychology, on interpreting data collected in a nationwide survey of college students.
Alumna pens Southern gothic mystery set in Farmville

December 16, 2024

Katherine Yancey De Lorraine ’68, M.A. ’79, explores Farmville’s history and mystery in her Southern Gothic novel Miss Lila’s Place.
Alums Collaborate on LU video

December 16, 2024

Alumni Ransford Doherty and Martin Montgomery teamed up to create an award-winning video ad, "What The World Needs," showcasing the university's vibrant academic, student life, and athletic experiences.
Longwood University’s accreditation reaffirmed

December 12, 2024

After a routinely scheduled, multi-year review of the entire institution, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has formally reaffirmed Longwood University’s accreditation.
Longwood receives $150,000 SCHEV grant to support internships and career readiness

December 09, 2024

Longwood University’s Office of Alumni and Career Success recently received a $150,000 grant from the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV) to enhance internships and work-based learning outcomes for students.