Student teacher working with a child using flashcards

Longwood and PECPS partnerships support local teachers, students

At the end of August, first-year teachers from Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) and their mentors, also PECPS teachers, gathered in the Upchurch University Center’s Soza Ballroom to kick off the second year of the New Beginnings Mentor Program.


  • Dr. Jenny Retallick, Jaime Huggard, LPC, Dr. Maureen J. Walls-McKay, Tianna Jordan, M.S. '23, and Dr. David Davino, LPC
    Longwood CAPS receives additional state grant to boost mental health services

    Longwood’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) office has been awarded a $200,000 grant through the State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV), in partnership with the Virginia Health Care Foundation, to increase the number of licensed mental health providers and boost mental health access on campus.

    Student in the midst of the sea of caps at Convocation 2024
    Convocation 2024

    The Class of 2025 kicked off their senior year at Longwood’s Convocation ceremony on Thursday—and, per tradition, the caps were tall, long and expertly crafted marvels of engineering.

  • A detailed watercolor portrait of a man with short, light brown hair and a full beard. He is smiling and wearing round glasses with a dark frame. His outfit includes a light brown plaid jacket over a white collared shirt. The background is softly painted in shades of gray, giving a subtle contrast to his warm expression and attire.
    Travis Lyles ’15

    The Longwood Alumni Awards annually honor graduates and friends for their outstanding contributions to the university, community, and society. The 2024 recipients, selected by the Alumni Board, exemplify the values of citizen leadership.

  • Freshmen from the class of 2028
    A Look at #Longwood28

    Summer is an exciting time for new Lancers—a time of hope for new beginnings and anticipation of what the future holds. We asked 18 incoming freshmen to tell us what they are looking forward to most about Longwood and one interesting fact about them.