Did you know Longwood women have been competing in athletics since the 1800s? We’re happy to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day with a day-long recognition of the trailblazers of Longwood athletics! First up is the first varsity team in school history! #NGWSD #GoWood

She won more than 300 games as head coach of Longwood Women’s Basketball, and she was enshrined in the Longwood HOF in 2016! Shirley Duncan transformed the Lancer women's basketball program into a CVAC powerhouse and primed the Lancers for entry into the Division I era! #NGWSD, #GoWood

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Thankful to those who have paved the way for the current opportunities, the platform it has presented for women to inspire greatness, and those women who continue pushing the limits of women in sport #NGWSD #LeadHerForward

Kathy Riley's name has become synonymous with Longwood Softball, Longwood University and Big South Conference championships. All of Longwood is lucky to have her breaking down new walls and continuously resetting the bar of what Longwood athletics is capable of! #NGWSD #GoWood

Northwestern recruit Kaylah Rainey had open-heart surgery in November and a slew of complications followed. Today, she’s determined to play the game she loves: es.pn/2TL0E5g

Special Olympic Powerlifting meet underway here in Iler! Be sure to stop by to see some great athletes compete!

LANCER StrongHER, in case you missed it! Dream big!

In a study on social media, 95% of girls say they see the onslaught of negative beauty critiques on social media posts, photos, and videos, and 72% see them at least once a week and wish social media were a space that empowered body positivity #NEDA #EatingDisorderAwareness

Celebrate the women who helped you get to where you are now and look for opportunities to do the same for future generations of women! Empowered women empower women!#InternationalWomensDay2019

Pretty remarkable story. Well worth the watch!

Lancer Giving Madness is in full swing! It’s simple, it’s easy, and it’s a great way to show your Lancer pride. To check out the projects you can support and make a donation, just head over to the #LancerGivingMadness homepage: givecampus.com/schools/Longwo… #GoWood

"Mental illness is not mental weakness." Buffalo Women's Basketball' Hanna Hall shares her journey of fear, discomfort, and ultimately triumph as she learned to lean on her friends, family, teammates and university staff for mental health support.

You matter. Mental health matters. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, or lend a hand to a friend in need if you recognize warning signs #SuicidePreventionDay

Learned a lot about each other and how much we have in common and that there is a lot of competitive spirit for rock papers scissors! Great first night back with #LancerStrongHER can’t wait for the next one!

Have a conversation about mental health today to help #EndTheStigma Mental health is just as important to take care of as your physical health #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthMatters

Lancers! Take a look at these 7 Tips On Staying Healthy At Home infographic! With being at home more than usual and your social interactions decreasing, there are still some ways to ensure that you are staying healthy and productive! Apply these tips today!

With change and new normals remember to practice self compassion and be kind to yourself and keep trying #lancerstrongher #bekind

Happy Earth Day! How are you all celebrating today? 🌏🌳🌿#EarthDay2020 #getoutside

Today we celebrate freedom. May we all strive to move through life shoulder to shoulder as teammates, friends and equals, uplifting, strengthening and celebrating each other. #Juneteenth