Longwood University Social Work Alumni

04/14/2026

We had a wonderful Field Appreciation Luncheon today! Thank you to all the agencies and field instructors that collaborate with our social work program!! Our students also did an amazing job with their presentations honoring their instructors.

04/01/2026

Another successful open house is in the books!

We are incredibly thankful for Instructor Elizabeth Knott and students Savannah and Camryn for representing our program!

We are also thrilled to work with all of our incoming students!!

03/27/2026

Longwood won the rally roll call for the second year in a row! Go Lancer’s

03/27/2026

Rally in the Valley 2026

03/19/2026

Today, we celebrate Dr. Shayla Walker and social work alum Kendyl Titus for their recent peer-reviewed publication!

The peer-reviewed article explores how mental health concepts are taught and discussed in undergraduate social work education. The study asks a question that feels especially important right now: Are we truly preparing future social workers to recognize and respond to the mental health needs of the communities they will serve?

Kendyl and Dr. Walker not only conducted the research leading to publication, but they have also presented their findings at state and national conferences.

We are thrilled about their ongoing success and so grateful for the opportunities our students have to engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research!

To read the article, please click here:

Social work is one of the leading mental health professions, yet research has indicated that social work curricula likely have limitations with preparing students to enter the mental health field. ...

02/24/2026

Emily Eckenberger, LCSW presented on Animal Assisted Psychotherapy today at our Lunch & Learn.

02/09/2026

Registration for the 14-hour continuing education course closes on Friday, February 13th. Registration for the 7-hour continuing education course closes on Friday, February 20th.

Whether you are interested in providing clinical supervision to licensees or want a fast, convenient, and high-value way to complete your CEs before the June 30th deadline, these courses are sure to meet your needs.

Be sure to register today to secure your seat!
https://studentaccounts.longwood.edu/C20122_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=108&SINGLESTORE=true

Please direct all questions to Ms. Teresa Reynolds ([email protected])

01/28/2026

It's January 28, 2026. Do you know what that means? We only have five more months to complete our 30 required continuing education hours to keep our clinical licenses active! With continuing education credits due this June, why not set yourself up for success by registering for one of our virtual supervision continuing education courses? Whether you are interested in providing clinical supervision to licensees or you just want a fast, convenient, and high-value method of finishing your CEs before the deadline, these courses are sure to meet your needs.

Be sure to register today to secure your seat!
https://studentaccounts.longwood.edu/C20122_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=108&SINGLESTORE=true

Please direct all questions to Ms. Teresa Reynolds ([email protected])

12/20/2025

12/19/2025

The Social Work Faculty wishes everyone a wonderful holiday season!!