To feel for yourself the joy, agony, excitement, drive and determination of the 2014-15 athletics year, browse through this gallery. University photographer Mike Kropf ’14 captured the Lancers in a series of stunning and evocative images like this one of a quiet moment in the dugout. Enjoy.
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A steady hand and a sense of humor served Provost Ken Perkins— and Longwood—well over the last 5 years. Now a new challenge lies ahead.
Students create after-school program to point underserved kids in a positive direction
Archaeology students search for original site of early English settlement
Field school achieves national recognition
The Dr. James W. Jordan Archaeology Field School recently became one of the fewer than 10 percent of field schools in the world that are certified by the Register of...
Longwood applies to host 2016 presidential debate
Every four years, the presidential debates capture the attention of the nation and the world. Longwood is hoping to earn a moment in the spotlight. Earlier this spring, the university...
Legacy locks’ place secure as new Longwood tradition
Inspired by the locks that until recently lined bridges in the French capital city, Longwood seniors this year were invited to create their own “legacy locks” to be displayed on...
All expenses paid for student receiving Oxford fellowship
Monica Vroomen ’16, of Alexandria, will study at the University of Oxford this summer in a highly selective, all-expenses-paid fellowship sponsored by the English-Speaking Union of the United States (ESU)....
Friends and teammates of 18-year-old Anjelica “AJ” Hadsell—many of them dressed in bright colors to reflect Hadsell’s bright personality—gathered on campus April 20 for a candlelight vigil in memory of...
Baseball’s guru of statistical analysis shares insights with students, athletes, community
Reading 670: Evaluation and Applied Practicum in Intermediate and Adolescent Literacy
Students in research program explore topics from anxiety disorders to invasive crayfish
Longwood student researches 3-D printers’ ability to replicate human bones
Student proposes a powerful idea – in 140 characters
It was innocuous enough: a simple tweet during a lull in class. It’s the type of thing that happens hundreds of times a day. But most student tweets don’t end...
Construction projects demonstrate Longwood’s commitment to a residential college experience
Faculty member to lead national organization
Dr. Audrey Church, professor and coordinator of Longwood’s graduate school librarianship program, has been elected the 2016-17 president of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). Following a year as...
Lifetime total for Longwood Relay for Life passes $500,000
As hundreds of members of the Longwood community walked around the track in March, together they cleared one large hurdle. With this year’s total of more than $64,000 raised, Relay...
In this issue of the magazine, you’ll read, among other things, about Commencement 2015. It’s always a spectacular day, but this year was especially so. Under perfect weather, the great...
Delightful Issue Your spring magazine was a rare delight! We receive several college magazines at our house. Often they are “rah-rah” sheets of low interest. Clearly the best is Harvard...
June 9, 1980, remains unforgettable for two former baseball players featured in Sports Illustrated
Lancer Club plans summer, fall events
Save the date for two upcoming events sponsored by the Longwood Lancer Club, the official development arm of the Department of Athletics. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact...
To feel for yourself the joy, agony, excitement, drive and determination of the 2014-15 athletics year, browse through this gallery. University photographer Mike Kropf ’14 captured the Lancers in a...
Head men’s basketball coach honored by Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Softball ends record-breaking season with Longwood’s first NCAA Tournament win
Student-athlete valedictorian sets the pace for academic accolades across all sports
Alumni couple honor professor with scholarship for needy students
Carol Wisch Blount ’89 almost didn’t finish college. She had the grades and the work ethic—just not enough money. Instead of being forced to drop out, however, she received...
Anything new? Contact alumni database manager
Alumni, please keep in touch with Sheila Seagle. An alumni biographical specialist in the Office of University Advancement, she maintains the alumni database. It’s important to contact her when you...
Weekend at Great Wolf Lodge offers an energetic ‘mini-reunion’
New head of Alumni Relations, Alumni Board president focus on strengthening ties
The Office of Alumni Relations is being energized by two new leaders this summer. Ryan Catherwood, a nationally known thought-leader in the field of alumni engagement, will put his skills...
Fall Reunion changed to Sept. 12
The Classes of 1970 and 1975 will make history at the 2015 Fall Reunion, Sept. 12. They will be the first classes to enjoy the new Maugans Alumni Center for...
1950s Lois Anne Gary ’58 has a granddaughter who recently completed her freshman year at Longwood. Her granddaughter will be the third generation to graduate from Longwood, the first being...
Rum distillery in the Outer Banks is the realization of a dream for alumnus and friends
Catherine Boyette Cobb ’37 died April 27, 2015. Jane Baldwin Hurt York ’38 died May 3, 2015. Gene Grabeel ’41 died March 2, 2015. Bertha McLaughlin Johnson ’41 died April...
Alumna works for organization dedicated to providing suicide prevention and crisis intervention for young people
Alumna pursuing her dream of becoming a medieval scholar is selected for prestigious research seminar
2 new alumni staff focus on building Lancer family
If you graduated in the last decade or so, you’ll soon be getting a little extra attention from the Office of Alumni Relations. Paige Rollins ’15 is working with...
Making sure no child is left behind means starting academic learning long before kindergarten
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