Author Archives: Sabrina Brown

Getting your student off to a good start, important new town ordinance, shipping a package to campus and more

I hope move-in went well for those of you whose students are already settled into their residence halls. For those of you whose students move in Saturday and Sunday, I hope the weather cooperates and that you have a smooth … Continue reading

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Back to School: Some helpful info about policies, move-in and more

I know most of you are up to your eyebrows in packing and other preparations to move your student to campus next week. Even under “normal” circumstances, moving a student in can be a challenge, especially for first-timers. So it’s … Continue reading

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Fall Semester Updates: Online classes, face coverings and more

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

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SCHEV approves fall reopening plan, classroom reconfiguration is under way

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

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A successful fall semester is up to all of us

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

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Targeting Discrimination: Task force developing actions to ensure equity

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

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Fall academic calendar announced along with other Covid-19 adaptations

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

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Update on plans for safely reopening this fall, plus new Honors College dean

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

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The Biggest Score of All: A Longwood Degree

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

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Saluting the Class of 2020: Creativity, Grit and a Positive Outlook

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

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