Author Archives: Sabrina Brown

Safety is a top concern at Longwood, and the university is always looking for ways to improve and expand the measures we’re taking to help keep everyone safe. New Emergency Alerts Platform and Safety App One of the latest advances … Continue reading →

The Longwood community had the happy task last week of showing new students and their parents the ropes during Orientation. My job as editor of the alumni magazine and this blog doesn’t directly involve Orientation, but I always enjoy seeing … Continue reading →

The 2022-23 academic year officially wrapped up this past weekend with Commencement ceremonies for students receiving undergraduate degrees on Saturday and graduate degrees on Friday. The campus was dressed up as much as the Class of 2023 and their guests, … Continue reading →

I’m a writer, so I believe in the power of the written word. But photographers and videographers also are amazing storytellers. Below are a few visual highlights from the spring semester. Just What the Doctor Ordered: Fun When students need … Continue reading →

The longer I work in higher education, the faster the years seem to go by. I keep looking at the calendar and wondering how it’s already the end of the academic year. I sincerely hope this year has been productive, … Continue reading →

I have been seeing some questions about Commencement from parents on social media, so I thought it might be a good time to provide answers to some frequently asked questions now, even though Commencement is still more than a month … Continue reading →

We know that your student’s educational expenses are a big part of your financial planning each year. To help you start your 2023-24 financial planning as early as possible, this month your student will receive an estimate of the financial … Continue reading →

Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams go into the Big South Tournament, set for later this week, as defending champions. You’ll find several bits of information in today’s post about how you and your Lancers can be part of … Continue reading →

Your student is no doubt eagerly looking forward to spring break, which is set this year for March 6-10. Even though undergraduate classes will not meet that week, the university will be closed only on Monday, March 6, and open … Continue reading →

Getting a college degree involves a significant investment. So why not take full advantage of the many activities and services on campus that are provided at no additional cost? Below are just a few of the upcoming events, activities and … Continue reading →