News & Articles
Getting back on the horse
As freshmen, Peyton Clapper ’27, Ella Escobar ’27 and Morgan Hatfield ’27 came to Longwood with different ambitions.
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From longtime friends to new connections, Class of 2030 arrives ready to make its mark
August 23, 2026
Kaelynn Beach ’30 and Kimi Czipri ’30 grew up about a mile away from each other in Mechanicsville, Virginia, and became friends while taking guitar class in high school.
The campus effect: First impressions of Longwood yield diverse, talented Class of 2030
August 17, 2026
The factors that influence a student’s college decision are numerous: location, academic rigor, campus size and even familial legacy connections, just to name a few.
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Leading with purpose, serving with heart
June 30, 2026
Each year, the Longwood University Alumni Association celebrates alumni and friends of the university whose lives reflect the promise of citizen leadership: using talent, experience and relationships in service of something larger than oneself.
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A Look at #Longwood30
August 12, 2026
Summer is an exciting time for new Lancers—a time of hope for new beginnings and anticipation of what the future holds. We asked 24 incoming freshmen about their career goals, why they chose Longwood, what they’re excited for, what they’re bringing from home and a fun fact about themselves.
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