Phone Service Outage

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.

6-29-25 suspect

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.

Statewide Tornado Drill All Clear

Notice: The Statewide Tornado Drill has concluded. All clear.

3-11-25 Tornado Drill

Notice: The Statewide Tornado Drill has begun. In an actual tornado event, to to the tornado shelter in the nearest building and await an all clear message.

update – ice escapees

Campus community, The university has been informed that three of the escaped detainees from Farmville’s ICA facility are now in custody. The fourth remains at large, but police believe they are no longer in the Farmville area and campus safety remains unthreatened.

ICA detainees

Campus community, This evening area law enforcement was made aware that four detainees at the ICA detention center in Farmville had escaped this afternoon. A multi-agency response team is considering the detainees low-risk, and has indicated they were detained for nonviolent offenses. They are all wearing bright yellow clothing. At this time there is no indication that campus safety is at risk, but out of an abundance of caution LUPD will increase patrols of campus. If you see anyone matching the description of the detainees, please call 911.

Campus closed 2/20/25

Longwood University campus will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, due to inclement weather. The 7 p.m. theatre performance of “Little Women” in Jarman Auditorium will go on as scheduled. The 2 p.m. matinee is cancelled. 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. Amended hours for on-campus facilities are: Longwood Dining: Dorrill Dining Hall: open on a brunch-dinner schedule; 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Chick-fil-A: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Moe’s: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Upchurch Starbucks, Panda Express, FarmGrill, Greens to Go: Closed POD, The Comma: Closed Facilities: Upchurch University Center: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Greenwood Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Health & Fitness Center: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. University Health Center: Closed Wygal Hall: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Farmville Area Bus the Campus Line tomorrow. — 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 snow plows to clear the area.

Campus closed 2/19/25

Longwood University campus will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, due to the expected winter storm. The men’s basketball home game vs. Gardner-Webb at 7 p.m. will go on as scheduled. 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. Amended hours for on-campus facilities are: Longwood Dining: Dorrill Dining Hall: open on a brunch-dinner schedule; 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. All other campus dining locations will open on time; check Campus Dish for amended closing hours Facilities: Upchurch University Center: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Greenwood Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Health & Fitness Center: Closed University Health Center: Closed Wygal Hall: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Farmville Area Bus will not operate the Campus Line tomorrow. — 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 snow plows to clear the area.

Delayed opening 2/13/25

Longwood University will open at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, due to expected icy conditions. For 8 a.m. classes that are canceled faculty should communicate with students about their plans, which may include meeting online or alternative assignments. Students should check their email and Canvas for communications. Amended hours for on-campus facilities are: Longwood Dining: Dorrill Dining Hall: Opening at 8 a.m. Chick-fil-A: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Moe’s: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Panda Express: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. FarmGrill: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Greens to Go: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Upchurch Starbucks: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. POD: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Comma: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Facilities: Upchurch University Center: Opening at 9 a.m. Greenwood Library: Opening at 9:30 a.m. Health & Fitness Center: Opening at 9:30 a.m.; Open to everyone in the Longwood community who does not have power to use the facilities (shower, restrooms, etc.) or to charge devices University Health Center: Opening at 9:30 a.m. Wygal Hall: Opening at 9:30 a.m. The first stop on the Farmville Area Bus Campus Line will be Lancer Park at 8:45 a.m.

LU Campus Closed 2/12/25

Longwood University campus will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, due to inclement weather and expected icy conditions. The women’s basketball home game vs. High Point at 7 p.m. will go on as scheduled.

Amended hours for on-campus facilities:

Longwood Dining:

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

Facilities:

• Upchurch University Center: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Greenwood Library: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Health & Fitness Center: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• University Health Center: Closed
• Wygal Hall: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Farmville Area Bus plans to operate on a weekend schedule with the Campus Line beginning at 10:45 a.m., depending on weather conditions. 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 snow plows to clear the area.