• Casey Ridpath ’20

    Senior Spotlight: Casey Ridpath ’20

    May 10, 2020

    Casey Ridpath ’20 is majoring in History with a concentration in secondary education and minor in political science. Her next step will be working as a 7th grade U.S. history teacher at J.E.J. Moore Middle School in Prince George.

  • Students sitting in for the CNN anchors

    Memorable Moments of the Decade as Seen on Social Media

    January 01, 2020

    As we say hello to a new decade (hello 2020!), here are just a few of the memorable social media posts from the Longwood community over the past decade.

  • Seniors greet each other excitedly

    In Photos: Convocation 2019

    September 15, 2019

    Convocation, an annual rite at Longwood, marks the formal beginning of the academic year and serves as a showcase for intricate displays on graduation caps reflecting the unique personalities of this year’s senior class.

  • Students eating in DHall

    6 D-Hall changes that you've been craving

    August 12, 2019

    Students returning to campus this month may be looking forward to their favorite D-Hall staples--chicken patty day, the pasta and omelet bars, and grilled cheese. When they return, they’re in for a whole lot more.

  • Student athlete playing baseball

    Can too much exercise be bad for you?

    August 05, 2019

    It can be for some trained athletes. Alexis Wayland '22 has been working with Dr. Troy Purdom this summer to see if hyaluronic acid levels could be a factor.

  • Charlotte Pfamatter '21 and Curran Atkinson '21

    Mitigating Mosquitoes in Rainwater Harvesting Systems

    August 02, 2019

    No citronella for Charlotte Pfamatter '21 and Curran Atkinson '21. They spent their summer research project attracting mosquitos—on purpose.

  • Catherine Swinsky '20

    Finding the Function of Bird Tails In Slow Flight

    August 01, 2019

    Shake your tail feather? How does that help birds in flight? Catherine Swinsky '20 is spending her summer birdwatching to investigate.

  • Color Wars 2018

    10 Ways You Know You’re a Longwood Student

    March 31, 2019

    Longwood students are a breed of their own. They have passion. They know excitement. And they like Baked Alaska. Here are ten ways you know you’re a Longwood student.

  • Mosaic image of Ruffner made up of over 12,000 photos

    ZOOM IN!

    March 05, 2019

    If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are 12,000 PICTURES OF LANCERS worth?

  • Student nursing class

    14 Memorable Moments of 2018 as Seen on Social Media

    January 01, 2019

    As we say hello to 2019, here are just a few of the memorable social media posts from the Longwood community over the past year.