All Clear
All clear at Longwood. Resume normal activities, no further action is required.
Notice
Earthquake Shakeout Day
10/17 is Earthquake shakeout Day. In a real event, simply drop down, take cover under a sturdy item, protect your head and hold on.
Update Regarding Accidental Shooting
At approximately 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, the Farmville Police Department along with the Longwood Police Department responded to the 500 block of High Street following a 911 call. Upon arrival it was determined that Longwood student Jacob E. Richardson, 22, while showing a personally owned firearm to a friend, Kathleen N. Battle, 21, also a Longwood student, accidentally discharged the firearm causing a bullet wound to her leg. She was transported to Centra Southside Community Hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. Farmville police are handling the investigation. There is no ongoing threat.
Update on Saturday evening incident at Lancer Park
A Pittsylvania County man is behind bars on multiple charges related to a fatal shooting at Longwood University Saturday night (April 7, 2013). Darryl N. Elmore, 52, of Hurt, Va., is being held without bond at the Piedmont Regional Jail in Farmville, Va., on charges of voluntary manslaughter, reckless handling of a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Read the official news release from the Virginia State Police for more information (pdf)
Delayed Opening Announcement
Due to hazardous weather conditions, Longwood University will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2013. Essential personnel should report as directed by their supervisors. Note: Registration for Time Ticket 3 will still open at 6 a.m. on Monday.
Tornado Drill Notice
Longwood’s public address/siren warning and text messaging system will be activated today at 9:45 a.m. as part of a statewide tornado drill.
Delayed Opening Announcement
Due to hazardous weather conditions, Longwood University will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 7. Essential personnel should report as directed by their supervisors.
Closing Announcement
Due to predicted hazardous weather conditions, Longwood University will be closed on Wednesday, March 6. All essential personnel should report as directed by their supervisors. The university will reopen Thursday, March 7, for all regularly scheduled activities.
Notice Regarding Weather Forecast
After carefully assessing the weather forecast for Friday, Feb. 22, the university has determined that, at this time, conditions do not warrant closing. Employees and students should be aware of conditions in their areas and exercise appropriate caution. The online housing registration process scheduled for Friday will be conducted as planned, even if conditions worsen and the decision is made to close the university.
Weather Advisory for Wednesday, Jan. 30
High winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms are predicted for the Farmville area from about 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30. Once these severe weather conditions begin, faculty, staff and students should remain safely indoors until the storm clears the area. Please keep in mind that power outages on campus are possible, and monitor weather reports for further updates on conditions.