Archived Alerts (Inactive)

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Longwood University campus will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, due to inclement weather and icy conditions.

An email from Matt McWilliams will go out shortly with detailed information about the revised exam schedule.

Amended hours for on-campus facilities:

Longwood Dining:

  • Dorrill Dining Hall: open on a brunch–dinner schedule; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Chick-fil-A: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Moe’s: Closed
  • POD: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Panda Express, FarmGrill, Greens to Go: Closed
  • Upchurch Starbucks: Closed
  • The Comma: Closed

Facilities:

  • Upchurch University Center: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Greenwood Library: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Health & Fitness Center: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • University Health Center: Closed
  • Wygal Hall: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Additional Notes:

  • Students living in Lancer Park are asked to move their vehicles to either the freshman or visitors parking areas.
  • Please do not park in the retail spaces at Longwood Landings to allow for treating/clearing the area.

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Longwood University campus will be closed on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, due to expected inclement weather.

An email from Matt McWilliams will go out shortly with detailed information about the revised exam schedule.

Late night breakfast is still happening tonight from 9-10:30 p.m.

Amended hours for on-campus facilities are:

Longwood Dining:

Dorrill Dining Hall: open on a brunch-dinner schedule; 11 a.m to 7 p.m.
Chick-fil-A: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Moe’s: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
POD: Closed
Panda Express, FarmGrill, Greens to Go: Closed
Upchurch Starbucks: Closed
The Comma: Closed

Facilities:

Upchurch University Center: 10 a.m to 9 p.m.
Greenwood Library: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Health & Fitness Center: Closed
University Health Center: Closed
Wygal Hall: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The FAB plans to operate on a weekend schedule starting at 10:15 a.m.

  • Students living in Lancer Park are asked to move their vehicles to either the freshman or visitors parking areas.
  • Please do not park in the retail spaces at Longwood Landings to allow for treating/clearing the area.

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Longwood University campus will be closed on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, due to expected inclement weather and icy conditions. While campus is closed, classes will not be held in-person. Faculty should communicate with students about their adjustments to the class schedule, which may include meeting online or alternative assignments. Students should check their email and Canvas for communications. The Holiday Dinner and Concert scheduled for Friday evening is cancelled. Ticket holders will be contacted by the Music Department. Lancer Productions will show the movie The Breakfast Club at 6 p.m. in Soza Ballroom.

Amended hours for on-campus facilities are:

Longwood Dining:

  • Dorrill Dining Hall: open on a brunch-dinner schedule; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Chick-fil-A: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Moe’s: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • POD: Closed
  • Panda Express, FarmGrill, Greens to Go: Closed
  • Upchurch Starbucks: Closed
  • The Comma: Closed

Facilities:

  • Upchurch University Center: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Greenwood Library: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Health & Fitness Center: Closed
  • University Health Center: Closed
  • Wygal Hall: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
— Students living in Lancer Park are asked to move their vehicles to either the freshman or visitors parking areas. — Please do not park in the retail spaces at Longwood Landings to allow for treating and clearing the area.

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Please be advised that all incoming and outgoing calls are unavailable. Brightspeed, Longwood’s phone service provider, is actively working to resolve the issue. No estimated time of resolution has been provided. In the meantime, the Longwood Help Desk can be reached at (434) 394-2215.

Students and employees: To contact police in an emergency, please as always call 911. For non-emergencies, please call (434) 603-8861 until further notice.

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Please be advised that, as of Saturday, local AND long distance incoming and outgoing calls are unavailable. Brightspeed, Longwood's phone service provider, is actively working to resolve the issue. At this time, no estimated time of resolution has been provided.

Students and employees: To contact police in an emergency, please as always call 911. For non-emergencies, please call 434-603-8861 until further notice.

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Please be advised that, as of Saturday evening, local AND long distance incoming and outgoing calls are unavailable. Brightspeed is actively working to resolve the issue.

At this time, no estimated time of resolution has been provided. We will share further updates as they become available.

Thank you for your patience.

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Please be advised that, as of 8:15am, local AND long distance incoming and outgoing calling is down. Brightspeed is actively working to resolve the issue.

At this time, no estimated time of resolution has been provided. We will share further updates as they become available.

Thank you for your patience.

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Campus community, we are sharing a message sent by the Prince Edward Sheriff’s Office this morning: “Prospect/Pamplin area Per Sheriff Epps, this morning around 7:30AM there was a sighting of a homicide suspect, by Farmville Police Officer on Prince Edward Highway (460) and Hixburg Road. The suspect fired at the officer and took off on foot down Hixburg Road. There is currently a large search on going by multiple local and state law enforcement agencies. The suspect, 24 year old black male was last seen wearing no shirt and black pants. He is armed and dangerous, DO NOT ENGAGE THE SUSPECT. Residents within a 5 miles radius of Prince Edward Highway and Hixburg Rd are advised to shelter in place.” Based on information available to Longwood at this time, the shelter in place advisory does not include Longwood campus.