News & Updates

Oct. 7, 2016
Longwood University starred in the vice presidential debate it sponsored
richmond.com
 
Oct. 7, 2016
Adult Americans have to stop insulting each other's political views and start talking, students say
pilotonline.com
 
Oct. 7, 2016
VIDEO: C-Span Archive
c-span.org
 
Oct. 7, 2016
Video: The Campaign Trail Through a College Student's Eyes
ABC News
 
Oct. 6, 2016
Video: Los estudiantes demócratas de Longwood University
CNN
 
Oct. 5, 2016
Longwood community basks in national debate spotlight
wtvr.com
 
Oct. 5, 2016
C-SPAN, student and Rotunda editor Halle Parker on Washington Journal
c-span.org
 
Oct. 5, 2016
Political Theater at Longwood
richmondmagazine.com
 
Oct. 5, 2016
VIDEO: Why it pays to host a presidential debate
pbs.org
 
Oct. 5, 2016
‘Nothing of significance’
farmvilleherald.com
 
Oct. 5, 2016
‘A great cooperative effort’
farmvilleherald.com
 
Oct. 4, 2016
VIDEO: Small Virginia Town Prepares to Host Vice Presidential Debate
nbcwashington.com
 
Oct. 4, 2016
Longwood students on VP debate: 'It was lit'
usatoday.com
 
Oct. 4, 2016
Behind the scenes at Longwood University’s VP debate
http://politics.blog.ajc.com
 
Oct. 4, 2016
VIDEO: Will VP Candidates Speak About Civil Rights History?
nbcwashington.com
 
Oct. 4, 2016
VIDEO: C-SPAN, interview on Washington Journal
c-span.org
 
Oct. 4, 2016
A Debate Stage in Virginia, With Racial ‘Scar Tissue’ as the Backdrop
nytimes.com
 
Oct. 4, 2016
Confronting Civil Rights-Era Injustices
politico.com
 
Oct. 4, 2016
Longwood campus enjoys turn in the national spotlight
richmond.com
 
Oct. 4, 2016
Longwood University students seize the debate
wusa9.com
 
Oct. 4, 2016
Taylor Reveley - How Longwood Is Gretting Ready For VP Debate
soundcloud.com
 
Oct. 4, 2016
VIDEO: Debate host Longwood University in national spotlight
foxnews.com
 
Oct. 4, 2016
VIDEO: Longwood staff, students gear up for VP debate
msnbc.com
 
Oct. 4, 2016
How a Debate Can Shape a College Campus
theatlantic.com
 
Oct. 4, 2016
Have you ever heard of Longwood University?
NPR
 
Oct. 3, 2016
W. Taylor Reveley: Longwood's turn in debate spotlight
pilotonline.com
 
Oct. 3, 2016
How a Tiny Virginia College Landed the Vice Presidential Debate
washingtonian.com
 
Oct. 3, 2016
A small Va. community with racial lessons for a nation will host VP debate
washingtonpost.com
 
Oct. 3, 2016
VP Debate Brings Longwood University’s Little-Known Civil Rights Legacy to National Stage
the74million.com
 
Oct. 3, 2016
America’s Civic Duty: Start Teaching Democracy
time.com
 
Oct. 3, 2016
How did Farmville, Va., get to host the VP debate?
usatoday.com
 
Oct. 3, 2016
How Longwood University Prepared to Host the Vice Presidential Debate
inc.com
 
Oct. 2, 2016
Podcast: Interview with W. Taylor Reveley IV- The Gaggle with David Helfenbein
apple.com
 
Oct. 2, 2016
The Debate: Reveley gives away Debate ticket
farmvilleherald.com
 
Oct. 2, 2016
W. Taylor Reveley IV column: The world turns to Longwood and Va. for the VP debate
richmond.com
 
Oct. 1, 2016
Virginia’s youth encouraged to join the debate
longwood.edu
 
Sep. 30, 2016
Hosting a national debate
virginiabusiness.com
 
Sep. 30, 2016
VIDEO: How hosting the U.S. Vice Presidential Debate has transformed our campus
longwood.edu
 
Sep. 30, 2016
Teachable Moment: Longwood’s status as a ‘historical crossroads’ helped land the debate between vice presidential contenders Tim Kaine and Mike Pence
richmondmagazine.com
 
Sep. 30, 2016
VEEP Show: Longwood University gears up for next Tuesday’s Vice Presidential debate.
virginialiving.com
 
Sep. 30, 2016
Veep debate spotlights host: Longwood University
washingtonpost.com
 
Sep. 28, 2016
Debate offers Longwood University students unique learning opportunity
wdbj7.com
 
Sep. 28, 2016
How the Site of the Vice Presidential Debate Was Picked
abcnews.go.com
 
Sep. 28, 2016
Longwood University prepares for Vice Presidential debate
wdbj7.com
 
Sep. 27, 2016
Behind the scenes of the unprecedented debate volunteer operation
Longwood.edu
 
Sep. 27, 2016
Longwood University preparing for Vice President debate next week
WSET.com
 
Sep. 26, 2016
Debate Countdown: Life On The Trail
Longwood.edu
 
Sep. 26, 2016
A Place That Has Shaped A Nation
Longwood.edu
 
Sep. 25, 2016
News networks looking for a “GameDay” atmosphere for debate week
Longwood.edu
 
Sep. 21, 2016
Secret Service reveals inner workings in Sept. 26 forum prior to VP Debate at Longwood
Longwood.edu
 
Sep. 19, 2016
Be heard at First Amendment Field
Longwood.edu
 
Sep. 16, 2016
Debate Countdown: Alumni watch party boxes come together in musical assembly line>
Longwood.edu
 
Sep. 16, 2016
Longwood president talks VP debate
Politico.com
 
SEP. 14, 2016
Debate Countdown: Top minds in cyber security to discuss national issues on Sept. 16 at Longwood
Longwood.edu
 
Sep. 12, 2016
Debate Countdown: Hundreds of student volunteers prep for an unforgettable week
Longwood.edu
 
Sep. 9, 2016
Debate Countdown: Longtime PBS anchor Jim Lehrer brings insight to campus
Longwood.edu
 
Aug. 25, 2016
LCVA, Associated Press showcase 100 years of presidential campaign photography
Longwood.edu
 
Aug. 23, 2016
Longwood announces schedule of events leading up to Oct. 4 VP Debate
Longwood.edu
 
Aug. 19, 2016
Debate-related courses for Fall 2016 semester announced
 
JUL. 28, 2016
Longwood University prepares for only Vice Presidential debate of 2016
WRIC.com
 
JUL. 9, 2016
U.S. depends on educated citizenry
Richmond Times-Dispatch
 
JUL. 1, 2016
Teaching the ‘Habits of Democracy’
The Wall Street Journal
 
JUN. 7, 2016
More than 30 debate-related courses take shape for fall semester
Longwood.edu
 
MAR. 21, 2016
Debate 2016: A conversation with debate coordinator Jeff Chidester on the state of preparations
 
MAR. 4, 2016
Democracy Day celebration activities set for March 23
 
JAN. 12, 2016
Willett will see improvements before VP debate
Farmville Herald
 
DEC 3, 2015
Debate graphics library now available for promotional use
 
OCT. 13, 2015
Opinion: Keep the Presidential Debates on College Campuses
The New Tork Times
 
OCT. 5, 2015
Longwood University scores vice presidential debate
Washington Post
 
SEP. 26, 2015
Editorial: How Longwood won the debate
The Roanoke Times
 
SEP. 23, 2015
Longwood students “can’t wait” to host 2016 debate
WRIC.com
 
SEP. 23, 2015
Longwood to host vice presidential debate next fall
Richmond Times-Dispatch
 
SEP. 23, 2015
Commission On Presidential Debates announces sites and dates for 2016 general election debates
Debates.org
 
APR. 6, 2015
Buzz: How campuses play a role in presidential debates
 
APR. 3, 2015
Longwood applies to host U.S. presidential debate
 

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