Author Archives: Sabrina Brown

College students officially became adults when they turned 18. But is there still a lot of kid in there? Today’s campus egg hunt, masterminded by Longwood’s police department, left no doubt about the answer to that question. Students crowded onto … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever visited the Longwood campus, you’ve likely strolled down Brock Commons, a central mall that replaced a busy city street that once bisected campus. Hopefully your student has had or will have the opportunity to participate in one … Continue reading →

One of the best things about working at Longwood is having the opportunity to see the transformational power of the university at work. My position in University Marketing and Communications doesn’t involve day-to-day—or even weekly—contact with students. So my view … Continue reading →

At Longwood, learning is much broader than academics, and it can happen anywhere—not just in a classroom or a lab. We’re continually creating activities and experiences that help our students develop into well-informed citizens who care about the future of … Continue reading →

My daughter is now in the spring semester of her senior year, and, for the first time, she sent me her midterm grades—without my asking. I’m sure the reason is that she had all A’s for the first time. Looking … Continue reading →

Most colleges and universities have a dean of students, a person whose responsibilities vary by institution but generally involve serving as a point of information for students and responding to students’ needs. At Longwood, Larry Robertson fills this role. Basically … Continue reading →

For those of you whose students are graduating in May or who want to do an internship this summer, it’s not too early for them to start looking into opportunities. The good news is that there are two great events … Continue reading →

Ask just about anyone who works at a university, and they’ll tell you campus involvement is key for students to get the most out of their college experience. There are many ways to do this, but one of the easiest … Continue reading →

Whether they’re staying on campus, going to the beach or heading somewhere more—or less—exotic, your student is probably getting excited about spring break, which is a little more than a week from today. Last year, more than 700 students registered … Continue reading →

Even though many of the trees on campus are bare, I thought we could all enjoy one more beautiful fall photograph in honor of Thanksgiving weekend. Here at Longwood we have many things to be thankful for. Two that immediately … Continue reading →