News
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Vikings: Brutal and Bloodthirsty or Just a Misunderstanding?
February 17, 2015
During its first two seasons, the popular History Channel series Vikings (2013) triggered a vigorous debate among scholars and amateur historians about the show’s authenticity—particularly the gore and violence.
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Celebrating a lifelong Lancer
February 13, 2015
If anyone’s blood runs Longwood blue, it is Nancy Shelton ’68. Daughter and granddaughter of Longwood graduates, Shelton has made her alma mater her professional home.
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Longwood Theatre to present Stephen Sondheim musical Sweeney Todd
February 11, 2015
Twisted, bloody revenge is coming to the Longwood University stage in February.
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Black History Month concert at Longwood features world-famous compositions, legendary poets
February 06, 2015
A unique Longwood University concert celebrating Black History Month, co-sponsored by the Moton Museum, blends legendary poets and composers in a fusion of entertainment and learning this month.
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Information on regional Norovirus cases
January 30, 2015
Longwood University is working closely with Centra Southside Hospital and other outside agencies to stay informed about the spread of a highly contagious norovirus, and so far we have seen only a handful of cases on campus.
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SpongeBob animator shares top-level expertise with students in new Longwood program
January 28, 2015
A whole lot of Hollywood magic is being injected into a brand-new major at Longwood. Or at least a little nautical nonsense.
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Students get an up-close look at a controversial issue
January 22, 2015
Hot-button political issues aren’t just debated in the classroom at Longwood—they are experienced. For several students, immigration now has a face thanks to a program that takes them into ICA-Farmville.
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Longwood to offer first full-time service for patients who are hard of hearing in the region
January 20, 2015
Longwood University has hired the region’s only full-time doctor of audiology and will soon be home to a range of services for patients with hearing disorders.
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Anti-racism essayist and educator to speak at Longwood’s MLK celebration
January 14, 2015
Tim Wise, one of the nation’s most prominent anti-racism essayists and educators, will be the keynote speaker Jan. 22 for Longwood University’s celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy.
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Longwood online MBA programs ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report
January 07, 2015
Longwood University’s online MBA programs are among the best in the nation.