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President Cormier selected to receive 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:02:21 EST

Longwood University President Patricia P. Cormier is one of four Virginia university presidents to earn a 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.

New Longwood cookbook to raise money for two new scholarships

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:10:51 EST

The Longwood University community will soon have a new batch of recipes and will be raising money for two new scholarships.

Dr. Ripon La Roche II appointed to Longwood Board of Visitors

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:00:20 EST

Dr. Ripon (Rip) W. La Roche II of Farmville has been appointed to the Longwood University Board of Visitors by Gov. Tim Kaine.

Longwood to hold several events for International Education Week

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:14:13 EST

In observance of International Education Week, Longwood will hold several events open to students, faculty/staff and the community.

New nursing students welcomed

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:08:44 EST

A reception for the inaugural Class of 2013 of the new Longwood University Nursing Program was hosted recently by Centra Southside Community Hospital (CSCH) at the Farmville Train Station.

Longwood receives grant for study on increasing campus energy efficiency

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:42:26 EST

Longwood University has received a $4,000 grant to fund a feasibility study for a new energy project it hopes to develop.

Novelist Robert Bausch receives Longwood's Dos Passos Prize

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:24:32 EST

Novelist Robert Bausch received the 28^th John Dos Passos Prize for Literature from Longwood University on Oct. 29.

Panel of fiscal experts to present Longwood Simkins Lecture

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:40:08 EDT

The Fiscal Wake-Up Tour, a bipartisan effort to engage the public in a civil discussion about tough choices regarding budget controls, tax reform, and spending reprioritization and constraint, is coming to Longwood University.

Longwood English professor to speak on NASCAR's role in American culture

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:33:56 EDT

John Miller will speak Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. on "Becoming a Citizen of NASCAR Nation: Toyota, Stock Car Racing, and American Culture in an Era of Globalization."

Longwood offering $1,000 reward for information related to vandalism to Joan of Arc statue

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:06:32 EDT

Longwood University is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the people and circumstances related to the recent vandalism to the equestrian statue of Joan of Arc in the Colonnades.

Waterworks Players' production has several Longwood connections

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:22:54 EDT

An upcoming production by the Waterworks Players of Farmville has a distinct Longwood University flavor.

Two Longwood faculty members are curators of national gallery exhibition

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:19:44 EDT

Two Longwood University faculty members are curators of "Somewhere Far From Habit: The Poet and the Artist's Book," a poetry-art collaborative show that opens Nov. 6 at the Pierre Menard Gallery in Cambridge, Mass.

Site of Cormier Honors College vegetable garden has historical connection

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:44:49 EDT

The site of a new Longwood University sustainability project, inspired by a similar project at the White House, has an historical connection to the White House.

Campus Sustainability Day to be October 21

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:14:44 EDT

Longwood University's observance of Campus Sustainability Day will feature a talk by an environmentalist, the debut of a re-usable "to-go" food container for use in the dining hall, and a webcast.

New Longwood stormwater pond continues sustainability efforts

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:06:42 EDT

Longwood University's sustainability efforts have continued with a new stormwater pond on the edge of campus that will enhance the quality of the water flowing into the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Longwood building two bridges for Lancer Park vehicle and foot traffic

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:01:52 EDT

The commute between the Longwood University campus and Lancer Park, one of the university's off-campus apartment communities, will soon be safer, more direct and more aesthetically appealing.

Longwood's trayless dining benefits FACES

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:27:45 EDT

As a result of its efforts to promote sustainability and community service, ARAMARK Longwood Dining Services recently presented a check for $1,000 to Farmville Area Community Emergency Services (FACES), a food pantry.

Infant and Toddler Connection receives donation of children's books

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:04:46 EDT

The Infant and Toddler Connection (ITC) of the Heartland, housed within Longwood's Center for Communication, Literacy and Learning, recently received a donation of 108 copies of the award-winning children's book Teddy Bear's Favorite Pictures.

Longwood Dining Services opens sushi bar

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:41:42 EDT

Sushi is the latest culinary option available to the Longwood University community and the public.

Two Longwood Alumni Appointed to Board of Visitors

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:45:03 EDT

Two Longwood University alumni, Rita Berryman Hughes, '74, and Stephen Mobley, '93, were recently appointed to the university's Board of Visitors by Gov. Tim Kaine.

Memorial Services for Dr. Debra S. Kelley and her daughter Emma Niederbrock

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:18:24 EDT

Memorial Services for Dr. Debra S. Kelley and her daughter Emma Niederbrock will be held at the Farmville United Methodist Church, High Street, on Saturday, October 3, 2009.

Longwood professor among multiple murder victims in Farmville

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:47:54 EDT

At a press conference held at the Farmville Town Hall this morning, Longwood University received confirmation from officials that the four victims discovered in a Farmville residence on Friday, Sept. 18 have been positively identified by the Medical Examiner's Office. The victims are Farmville residents Dr. Debra S. Kelley, 53, associate professor of sociology at Longwood University, along with her daughter Emma Niederbrock, 16, her husband Mark Alan Niederbrock, 50, and Melanie Wells, a family friend from Inwood, West Virginia.

Center for Communication Studies and Theatre officially opened

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:32:54 EDT

Longwood University officially opened its new Center for Communication Studies and Theatre with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 10.

Longwood Board approves additional funding for Nursing program

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:59:49 EDT

The Longwood University Board of Visitors took multiple actions during its meeting Sept. 11-12 on campus including additional funding for the nursing program.

Seniors encouraged to be both revolutionary and evolutionary at Convocation

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:24:50 EDT

Longwood University seniors were urged at Convocation to "throw out the old rules" in pursuing sustainability and acting as responsible stewards of the environment.

Longwood history professor chosen for Fulbright Scholarship

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:46:50 EDT

Dr. Steven Isaac, associate professor of history at Longwood University, will conduct research as a Fulbright Scholar at a university in France during the spring semester.

Research paper by Longwood professors receives national award

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:26:56 EDT

A research paper co-authored by two Longwood University College of Business and Economics faculty members has been selected the best in its category by the American Real Estate Society (ARES).

Anhui officials visit Longwood

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:24:20 EDT

Officials from Anhui University of Technology in China visited Longwood University recently to further the partnership and exchange agreement that the two universities signed in 2004.

Longwood University to test Siren/Voice/Text Alert System on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m.

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:01:43 EDT

Longwood will test its public address/warning siren and text messaging systems on Tuesday, which will transmit a siren tone followed by a voice message stating that a test is being performed.

Longwood Fishing Club places team in regional tournament in only its second competition

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:41:00 EDT

In only its second competition, a team from the recently formed Fishing Club of Longwood University finished second among 40 teams in a tournament and thereby qualified for the regional tournament.

Longwood professor starts baseball program for local youths with challenges

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:34:49 EDT

A Longwood University faculty member has started a baseball program for Farmville-area youths with physical and mental challenges.

A New Year begins with "Move-in" at Longwood

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:59:09 EDT

More than 1,000 freshmen and 180 transfer students recently moved in to begin their first school year at Longwood University.

Longwood listed again among Princeton Review's Best Southeastern Colleges

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:04:05 EDT

Longwood University is one of the best colleges and universities in the Southeast according to The Princeton Review.

Longwood alumnus to speak at Convocation

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:53:13 EDT

Yared Fubusa, a Longwood University graduate who is the founder and executive director of the Gombe School of Environment and Society (GOSESO) in his native Tanzania, will be the speaker for convocation Thursday, Sept. 10, at 4 p.m. in Jarman Auditorium.

Longwood moves up in 2010 U.S. News rankings

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:45:22 EDT

For the twelfth straight year, Longwood University is ranked among the best in the new U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Colleges" rankings.

Longwood University opens Moe's Southwest Grill bringing fun, food and attitude to Farmville

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:02:49 EDT

Moe's Southwest Grill opened in Farmville's Midtown Square on Tuesday, August 18. Moe's is a fast-casual restaurant featuring fresh southwest fare.

Longwood health officials prepare for H1N1 virus

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:43:49 EDT

Longwood University health and safety officials are reviewing campus emergency operations plans and developing a series of educational materials about the H1N1 (swine flu) virus.

LCCLL combines fun and learning at summer camps

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:35:11 EDT

The Longwood Center for Communication, Literacy, and Learning recently completed two summer learning events for children.

Longwood alumnus participates in the Journey of Hope

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:27:26 EDT

Longwood alumnus J.T. DiFiglio (Class of 2009) arrived in Farmville on August 11 with 27 cyclists participating in the Journey of Hope, a cross-country bicycle trek that began in Seattle, Wash. on June 10 and will end in Washington, D.C. on August 15.

Longwood designated a Virginia Green site

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:07:46 EDT

Longwood University is the first Virginia public college to have its entire campus, not just a specific building as is typically the case, designated a "Virginia Green" site in a statewide campaign to promote environmentally-friendly practices in the tourism industry.

Graduate of Longwood MBA program is president of regional retail organization

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:42:55 EDT

A 2008 graduate of Longwood University's MBA in retail management program, Barbara Lenhardt, is the new president of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Museum Store Association (MSA).

Dr. Edward I. Gordon gives $1 million to Longwood Nursing Program

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:19:30 EDT

Longwood University has received a $1,000,000 gift from Dr. Edward I. Gordon to fund the Clinical Simulation Learning Center for the new nursing program.

Longwood alumna and CVW director co-author report on marine litter

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:13:05 EDT

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has published a report co-written by Seba Sheavly, a 1975 Longwood graduate, and Katie Register, executive director of Clean Virginia Waterways (CVW) which is based at Longwood.

William H. Baxter named director of Longwood's McGaughy Professional Development Center

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:18:02 EDT

William H. Baxter, who retired recently as president and CEO of the Retail Merchants Association (RMA) and co-director of the Virginia Retail Federation, is the new director of Longwood University's McGaughy Professional Development Center.

Call Me MISTER Institute provides leadership development skills and training

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:22:48 EDT

Twenty-eight high school and college students participated in Longwood's Call Me MISTER Institute held July 6-10.

Melody Eaton named chair of Longwood's nursing department

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:24:38 EDT

Dr. Melody Eaton has been named chair of the nursing department at Longwood University. The first class of nursing students, scheduled to graduate from Longwood in 2013, will begin classes in August.

Longwood radio station receives statewide award

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:38:04 EDT

Longwood University campus radio station WMLU (91.3 FM) recently received the Virginia Association of Broadcasters' award for Outstanding Sports Coverage for a non-commercial/public radio station.

Leadership on Campus: Girls State meets at Longwood

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:41:35 EDT

The state's top three elected officials and both gubernatorial candidates recently visited Longwood University for Virginia Girls State, a week-long citizenship seminar sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Longwood University endorses Grow By Degrees campaign

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:00:42 EDT

On June 22, 2009, the Virginia Business Higher Education Council launched a new coalition campaign, Grow By Degrees, in support of the public colleges and universities in Virginia.

Dr. Helen Warriner-Burke elected to Chair of Longwood Board of Visitors

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:16:51 EDT

For the first time in over five years, the Longwood University Board of Visitors will be led by one of its own-Dr. Helen Warriner-Burke, Class of 1956.