Longwood University

Overview

Located in Farmville, Virginia and founded in 1839, this historic public university is the third-oldest public university in Virginia. With a strong commitment to educating and empowering citizen leaders, the institution features a robust liberal arts curriculum and a teaching-focused faculty. It has undergone several name changes, officially becoming Longwood University in 2002.

Offering a diverse mix of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a fully online MBA, the university emphasizes student learning, leadership development, and vibrant traditions. The campus is known for its Jeffersonian architecture and active student community. Athletic teams, the Lancers, compete in NCAA Division I, contributing to the university's legacy of achievement and fostering a culture centered on leadership, scholarship, and regional prosperity.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 434-395-2000
• Website: longwood.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/longwood-university

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Higher education
• Liberal arts curriculum
• Regional community
• Public university
• Professional studies
• Undergraduate programs
• Regional campus
• Diversity and inclusion
• Professional development
• Regional economic impact
• Services
• Regional university in Virginia
• Online education
• Dual-degree programs
• Education
• Public liberal arts college
• Farmville VA
• Small college town
• Continuing education
• Student support services
• Historical campus
• Internship requirement
• Athletic programs
• Student leadership
• Student internship programs
• Regional development
• Full-time faculty
• Liberal arts
• Colleges, universities, and professional schools
• Student research
• Internships
• Faculty-student connections
• Online graduate degrees
• High Bridge Trail
• Online MBA
• Historic university
• Student success
• Community partnerships
• Regional educational hub
• Student engagement
• Student-centered
• Small classes
• Academic excellence
• Graduate programs
• Education services
• Virginia
• Research projects
• Regional university
• Athletic achievements
• Student life traditions
• Regional prosperity
• Research opportunities
• Division I athletics
• Community involvement
• Online learning
• Student clubs
• Student organizations
• Civil war history
• Citizen leaders
• Student traditions
• Academic programs
• Degree offerings
• Financial aid
• Scholarships
• Small class sizes
• Civitae core curriculum
• Undergraduate studies
• Student life
• Campus community
• Faculty engagement
• College traditions
• Residential life
• Athletics
• Health services
• Mental health support
• Diversity
• Inclusion
• Recreational opportunities
• Emergency alerts
• Dining services
• Campus resources
• Admissions process
• Student housing
• Academic advising
• Career services
• Alumni relations
• Community engagement
• First year experience
• Online degrees
• Transfer students
• International students
• Non-degree students
• Emergency preparedness
• Safety programs
• Academic calendar
• Course offerings
• Student handbook
• Academic resources
• Mission-driven education
• Scholarship support
• Education management
• E-learning
• Internet
• Information technology & services
• Computer software

Technologies Used

• ASP.NET
• Amazon AWS
• Apache
• Canvas by Instructure
• Chartbeat
• CloudFlare
• Drupal
• ExactTarget
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft-IIS
• Mobile Friendly
• Outlook
• Python
• React Redux
• Route 53
• The Trade Desk
• Typekit
• VueJS
• WP Engine
• WordPress.org

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Longwood Lancers
• Longwood Small Business Development Center (SBDC)