Author Archives: Sabrina Brown

In light of developments at other universities that have been in the news recently, I thought you might appreciate a bit of good news Longwood’s Assistant Vice President for Communications Matthew McWilliams shared yesterday as well as an update on … Continue reading →

I know that most of you have been focused this week on making sure your students have everything they need to get off to a good start this semester. As you do that, I thought you might also enjoy some … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →