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S2 E8 - Books without Borders: Building Libraries and Lives

October 15, 2025

What does it take to build libraries—and bridges—across continents? Janine Cervantes (M.Ed. ’05) shares her global journey from Longwood to launching a storytelling center for children in Honduras on Longwood GradCast: Beyond the Degree.

- Promotional image for Longwood GradCast Season 2, Episode 8 titled “Books without Borders: Building Libraries and Lives,” featuring Janine Cervantes (M.Ed '05), with her photo, a blue soundwave graphic, and the text “Beyond the Degree” on a dark blue background.

Graduate Immersion Days Highlight Counselor Education and MBA Programs

September 30, 2025

Longwood’s 2025 Graduate Immersion Days gave undergraduates a closer look at graduate study in Counselor Education and the MBA program — with faculty panels, alumni insights, and hands-on prep.

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Introducing our Accelerated Master’s Tracks: Counselor Education and Communication Sciences and Disorders

September 19, 2025

Why wait? Eligible undergrads can jump into graduate studies early and save time and money with Longwood’s Accelerated Tracks in Counselor Education and Communication Sciences and Disorders.

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S2 E7 - Stronger Together: A Leadership Journey from Classmates to Colleagues

September 12, 2025

Longwood Educational Leadership alumni Katie Jamrozy-Hamby & Kim Van Acker share how friendship, resilience, and leadership shaped their journeys—from the classroom to administration—on GradCast: Beyond the Degree.

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From Student to Program Director: Katie Jamrozy-Hamby Steps Into New Role

August 29, 2025

After years serving in classrooms, administration, and even admissions, Dr. Katie Jamrozy-Hamby is returning to Longwood as the Educational Leadership program director to help prepare the next generation of school leaders.

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Finding Their Voice: Longwood CSD Students Mark Milestone at White Coat Ceremony

August 25, 2025

Longwood’s CSD graduate students are officially ready for the clinic. The White Coat Ceremony celebrated their hard work, growth, and next steps as future speech-language pathologists.

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Meet Dr. Sarah Esberger: Bringing a Student-Focused Vision to Reading, Literacy, and Learning

August 18, 2025

Dr. Sarah Esberger joins Longwood’s Reading, Literacy, and Learning program with 17 years of teaching experience, national literacy leadership, and a passion for helping educators transform their classrooms.

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S2 E6 - More Than Words: A Literacy Advocate’s Path to Meaningful Change

August 13, 2025

From WV classrooms to Longwood’s RLL program, Maria Hamilton’s journey is full of resilience, reinvention, and laughter. Don’t miss her inspiring story on this episode of GradCast: Beyond the Degree. Listen now: https://www.longwood.edu/gradcast/

S2 E5 - Beyond the Clinic: Shaping Lives Through Communication

July 16, 2025

From first-gen student to passionate SLP, Daija Fowler shares how mentorship, resilience, and finding her voice at Longwood shaped her journey—on campus and beyond. Listen now: https://www.longwood.edu/gradcast/

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Building Foundations for the Future: CTE Educators Train at Longwood University

July 14, 2025

CTE teachers from across Virginia spent last week at Longwood University, building curriculum skills, connecting with peers, and preparing to lead career-focused classrooms. Read how this hands-on institute is shaping tomorrow’s educators!

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