Author Archives: Sabrina Brown

If you’re thinking about what to give your Lancer this holiday season, you might want to consider a Longwood class ring. In addition to being a lasting memento of one of the most pivotal times of their lives, a class … Continue reading →

 I can’t believe I’m writing this, but winter break and spring semester (2024!!) will be here before we know it. Today’s post contains some important—and hopefully helpful—information that has been shared with students who live in Longwood-managed housing. (But, of … Continue reading →

Today’s post has what I hope will be some helpful information about Thanksgiving break. For those of you whose students will be coming home for the holiday, I hope you have a wonderful visit and a very happy Thanksgiving. This … Continue reading →

Fall is a great time to be a Lancer! So many traditions happen in the fall, including New Lancer Days, the G.A.M.E., Convocation, Family Weekend and Oktoberfest. You can get a taste of what these experiences are all about through … Continue reading →

Longwood is planning one of its biggest get-togethers ever—it’s also the university’s first Homecoming weekend—and you’re invited! Parents and other family members are welcome to join in the fun with Longwood alumni and other members of the Lancer family. Your … Continue reading →

Students’ success in their academic programs is, of course, important to Longwood faculty and staff—and even alumni—but our commitment doesn’t stop there. Students’ success after graduation is high on the Longwood community’s list of priorities, as well. Longwood puts significant … Continue reading →

Note: Today’s post is from Waleed Ahmed, associate director of enrollment management and student success at Longwood. Fall break starts this evening, and I’m sure every freshman is looking forward to taking a deep breath after the last few months … Continue reading →

Has your student mentioned anything about Oktoberfest? If not, I thought you might like to know a little about one of Longwood’s favorite annual traditions. With a Farmaritaville theme this year, Oktoberfest is a week of events that kicks off … Continue reading →

For the eighth straight year, Longwood has been named a top-10 regional public university in the South in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, which were released today. Over the last decade, Longwood has secured a place in the upper … Continue reading →

Come January, wired and WiFi internet speeds in residence halls, Lancer Park and Longwood Landings will get a significant boost, thanks to the university’s investment in upgrading its network in those buildings. Students will receive technical support for connectivity issues … Continue reading →