Author Archives: Sabrina Brown

As a resident of Farmville, I have been seeing signs around town that the beginning of the academic year is drawing near. The number of cars at rental properties is growing, and there’s more traffic on Main Street. Soon students … Continue reading →

You may be aware that Gov. Northam has required each institution of higher education in Virginia to submit detailed plans covering all aspects of their reopening plans for the fall. Longwood found out today that its plan—which was submitted last … Continue reading →

As parents, I know you have lots of questions about what campus life will look like and how classes will work in the fall for your student. To give you a clearer picture as plans evolve, we have recently updated … Continue reading →

Now more than ever, we want to be sure that Longwood is a caring, welcoming second home for students where respect and equity of treatment are ensured for everyone. President Reveley—describing recent weeks as a “national moment of reckoning regarding … Continue reading →

In response to Covid-19, Longwood today announced several measures, including a slightly revised academic calendar, that are planned for fall semester. Some new procedures are in place, some are in progress and others are subject to future state guidance. The … Continue reading →

It’s another day of sunshine and blue skies in Farmville. Like many other employees, I am currently working from home, but I often take my daily walk on Brock Commons—and I can tell you the campus has never looked better, … Continue reading →

Today is the day graduating seniors officially receive their degrees, and scoreboards across campus came to life with congratulations for the Class of 2020. From Willett Hall, where the men’s and women’s basketball teams play their home games, to the … Continue reading →

One of my favorite things each year is working on a story about our current graduating class. I’m currently in the process of gathering that information about students graduating in 2020. You may have already read about a few of … Continue reading →

Provost stresses commitment to in-person fall classes In a Q&A published yesterday, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Larissa Smith makes it clear just how committed Longwood is to safely holding classes in person this fall: Question: Longwood has … Continue reading →

Longwood is buzzing with activity as we make plans for the upcoming academic year, as we make financial aid more flexible, and as our creative students go ‘virtual’ with events and traditions and prepare for final exams. Commitment to Fall … Continue reading →