Author Archives: Sabrina Brown

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

I hope your student was able to make it to the NCAA Tournament selection show watch party this past Sunday in the Joan Perry Brock Center on campus. It was an unforgettable moment. Hundreds of students and other Lancer fans … Continue reading →

For the second time in three years, our men’s basketball team is headed to the big dance—the NCAA Tournament—and, as an important part of the Lancer family, you’re invited to join in the excitement starting this Sunday! On Selection Sunday, … Continue reading →

Your student is no doubt eagerly looking forward to spring break, which is set this year for March 4-8. Even though undergraduate classes will not meet that week, the university will be closed only on Monday, March 4, and open for the … Continue reading →

Today’s post focuses on how to successfully send a package or have items delivered from local merchants to students living in Longwood-managed housing. Instructions for students living in residence halls and apartments are below. Please remember that no deliveries from … Continue reading →

At this point, your student has been back at school only a few days. But by next month or early March, a road trip to Farmville may be looking pretty good. Here’s something that will make it look even better. … Continue reading →