As the summer drew to a close and New Lancer Days approached, the Rotunda asked Longwood sophomores and juniors what they would tell themselves as freshmen. Some students commented academic advice they wish they had known. "It's gonna be tougher than you think,” said Sydney Walton, a social work major ...
Background • The Academic Core Curriculum Committee (ACCC) was established in Fall 2013 and composed of 13 faculty members with a goal to change the current general education program, according Dr. Sharon Emerson-Stonnell, professor of mathematics and also served on the ACCC • Faculty Senate passed ...
After an abrupt decision that the College of Business and Economics would be hiring a new dean was made public in January 2017, the search began. The decision for Dr. Paul Barrett, the former dean, to step down came after a traumatic accident concerning his son-in-law, inspiring him to pursue his dream ...
Over recent weeks, students have been using sidewalk chalk to protest against what they call the university’s “no chalk policy.” An online petition to lift the ban created by junior Julie Greenough has accrued 241 signatures so far with a goal of 1,000. “Many students are not aware of this policy,” ...
Longwood has continued progress with the resurfacing of the tennis courts, located between Willett hall and Dorrill Dining Hall with an expected date of completion by June 15, according to Bill Irish, facilities contract administrator. “We had given out specific instructions to the construction teams ...
As 3,000 people attended Spring Weekend between April 7-9, Longwood University Police Department (LUPD) and Farmville Police Department (FPD) increased security to provide for the increased attendance on campus. “We had around 1,500 people here for the admissions open house that Saturday, but estimated ...
In an effort to bring student concerns to the attention of the Longwood University Police Department (LUPD), Coffee with the Chief occurs on the third Wednesday of every month with the latest meeting taking place on April 19. Due to increased attendance, the event has relocated to the Lankford Student ...
Starting in the fall 2017, the Student Finance Committee (SFC), a subcommittee of the Student Government Association (SGA), will no longer need the final approval of the SGA to allocate funds to clubs and organizations as of Tuesday, April 18 in the SGA meeting. According to Dustyn Hall, executive treasurer ...
Longwood University has started the installation of a new fitness performance center underneath the north west apartment building at the Longwood Landings. Construction began early last week and will continue into the summer. The space that is being used for the center was the temporary fitness center ...
On Saturday, April 8 during Spring Weekend, the admissions office hosted Accepted Students Day with record attendance, according to Melissa Shepherd, director of financial aid and managing director of admissions at Longwood University. “We had around 450 students, and a little over 1,100 people, which ...
As the Student Government Association (SGA) has finalized their annual budget for the 2017-2018 year, WMLU along with Lancer Productions (LP), Student Educators for Active Leadership (SEAL), and Mortar Board all received budget cuts as tier one organizations. According to Dustyn Hall, treasurer of the ...
Senior Class Council Allocation of $5,000. Funds will go towards Senior Week. Funds will be used to purchase food and novelties at The Fishin’ Pig Novelties such as T-Shirts for those involved The Student Finance Committee (SFC) approved the allocation Senior Class Council president, Drew Pelkey, ...
Walker’s Diner is under new management, according to Loretta Graham. She, her husband Steve Graham and Rob Chapman purchased and started running the diner in late 2016. "We opened on November the 29th (2016)," said Graham. The diner has already changed its hours, according to Graham, to include more ...
In an effort to assist convicted felons petition to restore their voting rights, the College Democrats of Longwood University and the commonwealth attorney of Prince Edward County in addition to the Prince Edward Democratic Committee co-sponsored an event on Tuesday, April 3 at the Robert Russa Moton ...
As the second mock student debate hosted by the Longwood Politics Club, the stage now included a three-party panel rather than the original two-party debate right before the Vice Presidential debate. The debate took place on April 5 in Jarman Auditorium. In the first debate only the College Democrats ...
MacKenzie Adamson Ri’Shawn Bassette Kathryn Bell Melanie Books Kelsey Bridges Kayla Brown John Brumfield Elaina Casares Justin Chamberlain Tyler Chuba Laura Conaghan Rickylyn Cundiff Marie Danner Dana Diamond Mike Dinh Megan Duregger Alisha Easley Nicole ...
Greenwood Library along with Longwood University’s art department and the Longwood Visual Arts Center (LCVA) are collaborating to debut a new award for junior and senior art students. According to Brent Roberts, dean of the library, the award will be named in honor of the library. "At this point, ...
As the 2018-2019 new undergraduate academic core curriculum is developing since approval in the Nov. 3 Faculty Senate meeting, Dr. Melissa Rhoten, professor of analytical chemistry, was appointed to program director of the new core curriculum on March 15. Rhoten also served on the Academic Core ...
Longwood University Police Department (LUPD) is in the process of filling five police officer positions and three communication positions since before the vice presidential debate on Oct. 4. “That’s a significant shortfall but our organization is as such talented and the commitment of our staff ...
Longwood University hosted its governor-appointed Board of Visitors on campus from March 23-25, entering a succession of both public updates and discussion as well as closed executive committee meetings in typical fashion. Each of the three days held one executive session, but Friday, March 24 also ...
