Author Archives: Sabrina Brown

Longwood again climbs in the U.S. News rankings

As Longwood parents, you’re already aware of the quality of Longwood’s academic programs and overall college experience. And it may make you proud—and give you bragging rights—to hear that Longwood has again climbed in annual rankings used by millions of … Continue reading

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The Fall in Photos: Your Student Has Dived Right In

It’s been less than a month since the final phase of move-in, and your students have wasted no time settling in, experiencing some of Longwood’s signature traditions and diving into their classes. Most recently, the Class of 2025 began the … Continue reading

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Family Weekend Sept. 13-14: Check In, Chill Out, Have Fun

It may seem as if you just settled your student in at Longwood—or it may seem as if it’s been forever since you’ve seen them. Either way, by the time the weekend of Sept. 13-14 rolls around, you may be … Continue reading

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How your student can make new friends and get involved

And just like that, the first day of classes has come and gone. I hope Monday was a good day for your student and that they’re well on the way to settling in here on campus. I know that one … Continue reading

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Need-to-know info for Move-in 2024

The Longwood community had the happy task last week of showing new students and their parents the ropes during Orientation. I hope those of you who are parents of new Longwood students found the answers to your questions and felt … Continue reading

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The view from Commencement 2024

Rain notwithstanding, 2024 Commencement and the other events surrounding it were full of celebration, pride and more than a few happy tears. For those of you whose students will graduate in the next few years, here’s a preview of what … Continue reading

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Spring 2024 in pictures—nearly 100 chances to see your Lancer

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this post is worth nearly 100,000 words! (Maybe I should have been a photographer instead of a writer.) Of course, there was a whole lot of studying going on this semester—but … Continue reading

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Reimagined Career Success Center takes a holistic, supportive approach to preparing students for career success

Misha Wiley ’25 (left) and Gavin Burns ’27 look through the “merchandise” in Longwood’s new professional clothes closet for students. From students’ point of view, the new professional clothes closet seemed to be the highlight of the grand opening earlier … Continue reading

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It’s a Wrap: 2024 Commencement and Move-Out

It’s hard to believe the end of the academic year is almost here. Classes end April 26, and the last final exams will be given May 3. I sincerely hope this year has been productive, enlightening and fun for your … Continue reading

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Parents and students celebrate at annual Ring Ceremony

Saturday, March 23, was a special day at Longwood. Under the dome of the Rotunda, with their families and Longwood alums looking on, a group of students received their long-awaited class rings. Longwood’s annual Ring Ceremony marks this important and … Continue reading

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