ODU's Blake Bailey Discusses Prime Role as Philip Roth Biographer
Old Dominion University's Blake Bailey, regarded among the finest literary biographers at work today, casts a bemused but proud eye toward that acclaim. But that reputation led Bailey to an internationally prominent role as the official biographer of Philip Roth, who is considered by many to be the greatest living American novelist.
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Commencement Exercises to Feature Va. Governor, Other Distinguished Speakers
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is one of three speakers who will address Old Dominion graduates during the University's 122nd commencement exercises May 8 and 9.
First Salutes Performed by 69 New Officers at Joint ROTC Commissioning
A total of 69 newly commissioned officers of the United States Army, Navy and Marine Corps performed their "first salute" during a festive, yet moving, ceremony at Old Dominion University on Friday, May 8.
Student Winners Named for Kaufman Prize, Evon-Broderick Award
Saige Hill, a psychology and communications major who spoke last fall at the White House about Old Dominion's efforts to prevent sexual assault, received the Kaufman Prize, the highest honor given to a graduating student, during the University's annual Student Honors and Awards Dinner on May 7.
NEA Awards Old Dominion Its First Arts Grant
Old Dominion has received its first grant from the National Endowment forthe Arts - $20,000 to help produce the multi-media project "Birth of an Answer" that is being developed by Avi Santo, director of the University's Institute of Humanities.
Major Research Study Confirms Effectiveness of Dropout Prevention Strategies Nationwide
The technical report of a new, major research study of dropout prevention strategies has provided evidence of the effectiveness of these strategies, in addition to presenting educators with valid scientific evidence to guide efforts to combat dropout rates in their schools.
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Across Campus - A Photo Essay
Preparations for commencement were in full force last week - by graduating students and University staff alike. This week's gallery, depicts some of the sights around campus in the days leading up to this weekend's ceremonies. Photos by Chuck Thomas
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With classes and final exams concluded for the spring semester, images like this one will be a rarity until the summer academic semester begins.Here, Paige Marello, a freshman marketing major from Richmond, studies on Kaufmann Mall.