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"The five finalists for this year’s Dos Passos are each distinct in their approach to writing & their subjects of interest, but what they all share is a deep & abiding interest in language.” ~Dr. David Magill, professor of literatures of diversity and chair of the Dept. of English & Modern Languages

Longwood bourbon set for annual launch after record-setting sales last year On the heels of its spectacular debut in 2023, Longwood’s 1839 Collection bourbon—the product of a partnership between the university and nearby Sandy River Distillery—became a record-setter last year...

Dressed in a bold new silver label, the 1839 Collection (2025 Reserve) returns just in time for Homecoming, crafted once again by Sandy River Distillery. 🥃 Learn more and sign up to get notified when the sale goes live (trust us, you’ll want to be ready 😉) 👇

Faculty detail Longwood’s novel experiential education model in new book For some Longwood students, the eureka moment comes the first time they see a wolf in the wild at Yellowstone National Park. For others, it’s when they witness firsthand the impact of erosion on the c...

Longwood students don’t just study civic issues—they live them. And now, our faculty have published the blueprint. 📖

Pomp Sports Performance Center Unveiled - Longwood University Athletics Donor-funded facility major upgrade for Lancer athletics

From Lancers, for Lancers! Thanks to the generosity of Brad '92 and Shannon '93 Pomp, our student-athletes have a new state-of-the-art home: the Pomp Sports Performance Center in Iler Hall! 🏋️‍♀️💙

“This scholarship gives me the chance and opportunity to carry the dreams of those girls back in Afghanistan who have never had the chance at an education.” ~ Somaya Ahmadi ’26 👉http://go.longwood.edu/moton25bs

Farmville’s new strides in history A statue of civil rights hero Barbara Johns will be unveiled later this fall to stand in the U.S. Capitol.

Read "Farmville’s new strides in history" by President W. Taylor Reveley, IV, on @cardinalnews.org

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Farmville’s new strides in history

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Top 10 once again! 💙 👉https://www.longwood.edu/news/2025/us-news-2025/?utm_source=social%20media&utm_medium=bluesky&utm_campaign=longwood%20news&utm_content=usnews25

Capped in tradition, Class of 2026 begins senior year with Convocation ceremony The Class of 2026 gathered to celebrate the beginning of their final undergraduate year at Longwood’s Convocation ceremony on Thursday—and, true to tradition, their festive caps were tall, elaborate a...

#Longwood26 is officially capped, and now they begin leaving their mark. 🎓
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Dad duty looks different these days. 👨 But sociology professor Dr. Scott Grether told With Good Reason that the household balance still has a ways to go.👂 go.longwood.edu/fatherhood

Longwood’s InVEST in STEM program addresses teacher shortages in key subjects With a deficit of qualified science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teachers across the country, a cadre of Longwood students is on the way to help fill the gap.

There's a nationwide need for STEM teachers. Through InVEST in STEM, Lancers are stepping up to meet that need. 🖊📚

Farmville welcomes newest additions to culinary scene From barbecue to seafood, gourmet pizza, greasy diner fare and more, Longwood’s hometown of Farmville has no shortage of dining options.

From hot honey bacon pizza 🍕 to roasted-right-here coffee ☕, we’ve got some delicious new neighbors in town. (Not to mention a popular burrito chain on the way!) 🤤 Check ‘em out 👇

Digging up the past: Student archaeologists uncover history at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill From honing his troweling technique to analyzing centuries-old artifacts, junior Gabe Chaos ’27 gained much from his experience as an archaeological field technician at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill this p...

Sometimes history has to be uncovered. Students under the guidance of an alum did just that at Red Hill.

Longwood nursing grads earn perfect NCLEX pass rate yet again Longwood nursing students achieved a 100 percent first-time NCLEX pass rate this year, continuing a decade-long streak of cohorts passing at a rate above 90 percent. Over the past 10 years, seven coho...

Year after year, Longwood nurses prove to be the best of the best. 🩺💯

Light, bright and welcoming: Longwood’s dining hall gets major refresh As students returned to campus this month and the fall semester kicked off this week, they were greeted by the familiar sights and faces of Longwood—except at one key spot where they spend much of the...

D-Hall got a glow-up, offering a more modern space at the heart of campus to gather, eat and connect. 🍽

It takes a village: Volunteers provide more than move-in muscle for new Lancers Within minutes of the tailgate dropping, the vehicle is empty and a neatly constructed pile of storage bins, appliances and precious keepsakes sits on the sidewalk, ready to make the trip up the eleva...

It takes a village. 💙

Freshman Move-In: Class of 2029 arrives ready to make their mark on Longwood As James Robinson, Jr. ’99 and Maranda Herndon Robinson ’99 stood in line outside of Johns Hall with their son, James Robinson ’29, and all of his freshman-year essentials in tow, it was hard not to r...

Favorite blankets, TikTok-inspired décor, and plenty of photo ops—move-in day had it all. Here’s how the Class of 2029 is starting strong. 💙

Longwood29 Summer is an exciting time for new Lancers—a time of hope for new beginnings and anticipation of what the future holds. We asked 21 incoming freshmen about their career goals, why they chose Longwood,...

Welcome home, #Longwood29! We can't wait to see the passion, ideas and spirit you'll bring to campus. 💙

Charter Hall provides enhanced, more efficient services to campus Charter Hall, Longwood’s new 42,580-square-foot complex just steps from the main campus, is home to an array of departments focused on keeping university’s physical plant in good running order.

Charter Hall is the new home for the team that keeps Longwood running smoothly. 💙

Emma Snead ’27 & Jay Geeslin ’27 studied a deadly frog fungus & the microplastics that might make it worse. 🐸🍄 👉https://www.longwood.edu/news/2025/how-microplastics-affect-fungus-threatening-frogs/?utm_source=social%20media&utm_medium=bluesky&utm_campaign=longwood%20news&utm_content=prism2025starrA

Longwood set to welcome dynamic, motivated Class of 2029 An aspiring neuroscientist who wants to study brain disorders through the lens of genetics, a metal band lead guitarist who plans a career in cybersecurity and a surfing instructor who dreams of one d...

From a surfing violinist to a future neuroscientist, #Longwood29 is full of heart, talent and purpose. Welcome to the family. 💙

Student typing at a computer with overlaid text that says "Using computer science to predict migrant bird movement [PRISM Q&A]

What brings a rare bird to Virginia skies? Eli Stark's ’26 research took flight in search of an answer. 👉 www.longwood.edu/news/2025/co...

Congratulations to the 2025 Alumni Award recipients, shining examples of what it means to lead with purpose and passion. 🎉

Mira Strong ’28 spent her summer electrospinning glowing polymers—and built the machine to do it. Read more 👉 www.longwood.edu/news/2025/i-...

Longwood named one of Money’s Best Colleges in America for 2025 Longwood University was recently recognized on Money magazine’s list of the Best Colleges in America for 2025, a distinction that reaffirms the university’s commitment to offering a high-quality educa...

Honored to be among Money magazine's Best Colleges.

Not your typical lab: Students tackle spheres and convex geometry [PRISM Q&A] Math and research aren’t two words that seem to fit together quite as well as science and research.

Research doesn’t always mean lab coats. These students explored big ideas using math, logic, and collaboration.

Millionaire CEO’s rejection of work-life balance exposes the problem with hustle culture SKIMS co-founder Emma Grede is wrong — wanting a life outside work is not a red flag.

It’s not just employees who shape work-life balance—leadership matters. Longwood's Dr. Haley Woznyj, associate professor of management, was featured in Salon, discussing how corporate culture plays a critical role in supporting employee well-being. 🤝💼

Longwood comm studies major has front-row pressroom seat as Governor’s Fellow Taylor Blount ‘26 has always loved to talk. Even from an early age, she said, people would comment on her gregarious nature.

Taylor Blount ’26 has a front-row seat to the Governor's pressroom this summer as one of this year's Virginia Governor’s Fellows.

Longwood kinesiology student wins national judo championship Kosei Cuyler ’26 put Longwood on the national stage when he recently placed first in his division at the 2025 National Collegiate and High School Sport Judo Championships, hosted by the National Colle...

Kosei Cuyler clinched a national judo title—then hit the road and made it to his 9 a.m. class in Farmville. 🥋💪