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During my 13-plus years at Longwood, I have heard so many students and alumni say how much they love Longwood and how important their years here are to them—even decades after they graduate. The biggest gift-giving season of the year … Continue reading →

Professional Self Motivation, Purpose, Fulfillment, and NACE What is your purpose to work? I believe that everyone’s purpose is to help and uplift those around them, and that is exactly what I want to prioritize in the career that I … Continue reading →

The Spitfire Grill is an American musical with music and book by James Valcq and lyrics and book by Fred Alley, based on the 1996 film of the same name by Lee David Zlotoff. The off-Broadway production by Playwrights Horizons began previews at the Duke Theatre on 42nd Street on September … Continue reading →

The Camerata Singers and Chamber Singers present their first concert of the academic year, and sing myself. The concert, centered around the first poem from Walt Whitman’s great epic Song of Myself, invites the audience to examine the many reasons … Continue reading →

We know that parents see a college education as an investment in their children’s future. That’s why Longwood has invested heavily not only in its academic programs but also in services that help students navigate to a successful career. Career … Continue reading →

SOCL 220 Social Identity Wheel Of these social identities the ones most important to me in order are Religion, Family, National Origin, Political Beliefs, and Gender. Religion and family are my most important identities because my religion lays a foundation … Continue reading →

Age: 20 (Division 1 college student-athlete)Athletic Identity: Division 1 Track & Field Runner (specializing in the 800m, nationally ranked in high school, scholarship athlete at Longwood University)Gender Identity/Expression: MaleRace/Ethnicity: White, ItalianNational Origin: United States of AmericaSexual Orientation: HeterosexualRelationships: Supportive boyfriend … Continue reading →

The Social Identity Wheel Age: 18 Gender Identity/Expression: Female Gender: Female National Origin: The United States of America Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual Mental/Physical Ability: Physically able, struggle with mental illness Race/Ethnicity: White (ResearchGate) Exploring Identities The parts of my identity that … Continue reading →

It feels as if the semester just started—but it’s already time to get ready for fall break. Whether your student is planning to come home for the break or stay on campus, I hope this information will be helpful. Fall … Continue reading →

If your student hasn’t filled you in about what’s happened so far this fall—or even if they have—you might enjoy seeing proof that there’s been plenty going on here since classes started in August. From one of Longwood’s most beloved … Continue reading →