The following were quoted or featured recently in The Virginian-Pilot:

Gilbert Yochum, professor of economics, was quoted in a Jan. 22 editorial about the economic forecast for Hampton Roads. He was also quoted in Jan. 16 and Jan. 20 stories about the local economy.

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Roseann Runte, president, wrote an op-ed piece, "Education Is the Best Weapon Against Terrorism," that ran Jan. 4.

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John R. Broderick, vice president for institutional advancement, and John P. Broderick, acting associate vice president for academic affairs, were the subject of a feature story about the novelty of their shared name. Quoted in the story were Roseann Runte, president; Jeffrey Richards, professor of English; and Tim Miller, director of the Mail Center.

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Gary Edgerton, professor of communication and theatre arts, was quoted in a Jan. 14 story about the Ken Burns documentary on Mark Twain.

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Bowen Loftin, director of simulation programs for the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center, was quoted in a Jan. 29 story about Old Dominion and Eastern Virginia Medical School's latest partnership, the National Center for Collaboration in Medical Modeling and Simulation. He was also quoted in a Jan. 29 story about VMASC's plans to build an extension, called the Battle Lab, that can simulate chains of complex situations.

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Roseann Runte, president, and Dana Burnett, vice president for student services, were quoted in a Jan. 20 story about changes to future commencement programs.

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Steven Maurer, associate professor of business management, was cited in a Feb. 6 news brief about his selection to be a visiting scholar for the spring semester at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

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Leonard Ruchelman, eminent scholar of urban studies and public administration, wrote a letter to the editor about HOV lanes in Hampton Roads. It ran Jan. 16.

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William Swart, dean of the College of Engineering and Technology, was quoted in a Feb. 6 story about Old Dominion's agreement with Dominion Energy whereby its employees can get a head start on a degree in mechanical engineering technology.

The following were quoted or featured recently in local, state and regional publications:

John R. Broderick, vice president for institutional advancement, was quoted in a Feb. 3 Associated Press story about the proliferation of college and university branch campuses in Northern Virginia.

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Donald Davis, associate professor of psychology, was quoted in a Dec. 24 Richmond Times-Dispatch story about telecommuting.

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Bowen Loftin, director of simulation programs for the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center, was quoted in a Jan. 29 Daily Press story about Old Dominion and Eastern Virginia Medical School's latest partnership, the National Center for Collaboration in Medical Modeling and Simulation.

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Steve Yetiv, associate professor of political science and geography, was quoted in a Jan. 28 Daily Press story about courses that deal with terrorism.

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Stephen Medvic, assistant professor of political science, was quoted in a Jan. 12 Daily Press story about Gov. Mark Warner's inauguration speech.

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David Hager, acting provost, was quoted in a Jan. 15 Associated Press story about how colleges and universities are dealing with budget cuts.

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Roseann Runte, president, was quoted in a Jan. 17 Richmond Times-Dispatch story about the state budget.

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John Kiefer, adjunct assistant professor of urban studies and public administration, was quoted in a Jan. 30 Associated Press story about a report by former Gov. Jim Gilmore on terrorism preparedness in Virginia.

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Sean Stewart, adjunct assistant professor of art, was quoted in a Jan. 20 Associated Press story about an exhibit at Radford University that included some of his work.

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Robert Fenning, vice president for administration and finance, and Roseann Runte, president, were quoted in a Feb. 5 Richmond Times-Dispatch story about how colleges and universities are dealing with budget cuts.

The following were interviewed recently by the electronic media:

Joe Betit, lecturer of engineering technology, was quoted in a Dec. 12 CBS Marketwatch story about a new business partnership that will offer online education to land surveying and geomatics professionals.

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Douglas Ziegenfuss, professor of accounting, was quoted in a Knight Ridder story about the Enron scandal that was reprinted Jan. 15 on the WGY Radio (Albany, N.Y.) Web page.

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Gary Edgerton, chair of communication and theatre arts, was interviewed Jan. 24 by KERA-FM in Dallas about his new book, "Ken Burns's America."

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Luisa Igloria, associate professor of English, Grant Jenkins, lecturer of English, and Don Zeigler, professor of geography, were among a group of 11 faculty members from Virginia colleges and universities who read their poems and reflections on the attacks of Sept. 11 for the "With Good Reason" program, which was broadcast statewide over National Public Radio stations. It was carried locally Feb. 11 by WHRV.