Author Archives: Sabrina Brown

They say the best things in life are free. If you ask me, the next-best things are those that are “included in the price of admission.” (Somehow that “free” glass of wine I used to get at the hair salon … Continue reading →

  Some of the most influential people at Longwood are the students who serve as peer mentors. Working with small groups, peer mentors usher new students through Orientation and serve throughout the fall semester as a resource, a role model and … Continue reading →

  Conducting research or working on another hands-on academic project alongside a faculty member is a great resume-builder for college students. At Longwood, these mind-expanding, confidence-boosting opportunities aren’t just for science students. They’re accessible to every student, regardless of their rank … Continue reading →

With move-in starting Saturday for students who live on campus, I thought the following information might be helpful. We are so excited to welcome your students back for the spring semester! Move-in Schedule for New and Continuing Students Jan. 9: … Continue reading →

It’s January, and that means New Year’s resolutions, the start of spring semester—and thinking about your student’s housing for next year. Today’s post will be aimed primarily at parents of students who will be juniors and seniors next year. We … Continue reading →

As we anticipate the new year, I’m passing along an email about the spring semester that was sent to your student on Wednesday, Dec. 30, by Matthew McWilliams, assistant vice president for communications. It contains important information about —Covid-19 precautions … Continue reading →

  It’s hard to know what kind of holiday wishes to send to folks this year. Some of you may not be able to experience the holidays as you have in years past. Still, I hope that the spirit of … Continue reading →

As we wrap up the fall semester, I wanted to share with you some dates and a few pieces of information that may be helpful. Spring semester will be here before we know it! Important Dates —The university will be … Continue reading →

Characterization of cellular targets and derivatization of a choline-appended Pt anticancer therapeutics. If you’re like me, you can only guess at the meaning of those words. But Keira Naff ’21, a chemistry major, knows exactly what they mean—and a lot more. … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we’re still here. Not all universities can say that. I don’t think anyone in the world would say their fall this year has been perfect, but I’m hoping that, as I do, you … Continue reading →