Longwood University's haunted reputation includes a story about a woman who was injured and subsequently buried by a fallen bell, which is now said to skip a beat in the Rotunda, and other legends about the general spookiness of its historic campus grounds. The stories are part of the university's local lore and are used to foster a sense of community among students and residents, with the Assistant Vice President of Student Development acting as a keeper of these tales. The Bell of the Rotunda: One of the most prominent ghost stories involves a lady who fell on the historic campus and was hit by a falling bell. The bell was eventually moved to the Rotunda, and some say that it occasionally skips a beat, a residual effect of the incident. Beyond specific incidents, there are broader stories about the historic campus grounds holding a ghostly presence, with the stories being collected and shared to build community and local interest.