Author Archives: Sabrina Brown

That’s the Ticket: VIP package ramps up excitement for Lancer basketball home games this winter

With both the men’s and women’s teams coming off Big South Championships and March Madness appearances, Longwood home basketball games are a hot ticket this season. Now there’s even more reason to head to Farmville for a weekend basketball game—and … Continue reading

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Put A Ring On It: A Longwood class ring makes a great gift!

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

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This Fall in Photos

Student life has been in full swing this fall, and we’ve got the photos to prove it. From Family Weekend in September to Oktoberfest, from Lip Sync to Halloween and everything in between, your Lancers have been making the most … Continue reading

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Planning for the Thanksgiving Break

You can be sure your students are counting the days until Thanksgiving break. It’s been a busy semester! Before I get into some logistical information about the break, I would like to wish you and your family a happyThanksgiving. I … Continue reading

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Joining a national show of support for first-generation college students

Longwood is taking the opportunity next week to recognize its first-generation college students in connection with national First Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8. Representatives from Longwood’s First-Generation Student Success Working Group of faculty and staff will be greeting … Continue reading

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Activities That Are Fun, Free, Fulfilling—and Perfect for Making Friends

If your student is saying they don’t know how or where to make friends here at Longwood, we’ve got you covered! One of the best ways to make friends is to get involved in activities where the group is relatively … Continue reading

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Help with the FAFSA, a great campus job opportunity and more

Today’s post gives you the “skinny” on some opportunities for parents and for students. I hope you find the information helpful. Need help with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)? Attend one—or all—of these webinars The FAFSA for … Continue reading

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Career Week Oct. 17-20 Will Give Your Student a Head Start on Their Job Search

Coming up the week of Oct. 17 is Longwood’s Career Week. It’s a week full of helpful job search-related workshops, opportunities to network with alumni and a career fair. I was surprised to hear in a meeting this week that … Continue reading

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High Five! Longwood moves into top 5 of U.S. News’ regional public universities in the South

Here’s some happy news! For the first time, Longwood is a top-five regional public university in the South, according to the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings released on Sept. 12. Over the last decade, Longwood has charted a steady climb … Continue reading

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Upcoming Programs Focus on Well-being: Journaling, crocheting and dealing with a crisis

What do Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo, Leonardo da Vinci and Frederick Douglass all have in common? Each of these famous figures kept a journal or diary to record their experiences, thoughts or feelings. What do Longwood’s Greenwood Library … Continue reading

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