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Dr. Janet Greenwood with a view of Brock Commons in the background

From a visionary for what still sets Longwood apart, a historic eight-figure gift to support student and academic excellence into the next century

Dr. Janet Greenwood and Longwood University announced Wednesday, March 25, a transformational eight-figure gift that will establish the Longwood Keystones for Academic Excellence (KAE) Fund.

  • Born with a brain condition known as PMG, Sophie Farley ’28 (right) has thrived as a member of Longwood’s cross country and track program and found herself in the process. (Photo credit: Big South Conference)
    Winning an uphill battle
    April 01, 2026

    At this point, sophomore runner Sophie Farley ’28 is setting a record for setting records. Just two years into what is already an illustrious athletic career, Longwood’s cross country and track ace owns more school records than any runner in program history.

    Young woman outdoors looking through binoculars, with another person behind her also observing. Sunlight filters through trees in a wooded setting. She wears a green long-sleeve shirt and bracelets while holding the binoculars. Scene suggests birdwatching or nature observation activity.
    Community invited to attend free BioBlitz event at Lancer Park April 18
    March 27, 2026

    Longwood University invites community members of all ages to participate in its annual BioBlitz event on Saturday, April 18 at the Environmental Education Center at Lancer Park. This free event, held in celebration of Earth Month, encourages participants to become citizen scientists while exploring the natural world.

  • Master of logistics
    March 17, 2026

    Rebecca Jackson Powell ’08 has been named the 2024 Bernard Smith Award recipient at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, recognized for her leadership and technical expertise in delivering critical warfighting capabilities to the fleet.

  • Students and friends hanging out at Three Roads Brewing during Senior Week - Outdoor gathering at dusk beside a tall brick building with many windows. String lights hang over picnic tables and umbrellas on a patio area. People mingle and play games in the courtyard near an open bar entrance. A wooden fence and small trees frame the scene under an evening sky.
    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.

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