Author Archives: Sabrina Brown

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 →

Things are pretty quiet on campus right now, but I’m guessing your household has livened up if your student has arrived home for winter break. The end of the fall semester is always a time that’s both festive and stressful. … Continue reading →

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 →