Graduation: Lessons on Mentorship, Curiosity, Teamwork and Zombies
Nearly 3,000 Old Dominion students were awarded degrees during the University's 126th Commencement Exercises Held May 5 and 6 at ODU's Ted Constant Convocation Center.
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Officers Commissioned in Joint Ceremony at Old Dominion
A total of 41 new officers, hailing from 12 states, as well as Ukraine, Cuba and the Philippines, performed their first salute as officers at the Joint ROTC Commissioning Ceremony May 5.
Student BOV Representative Szonyegi Wins ODU's Highest Honor for a Graduating Student
The Kaufman Award, the highest honor given to a graduating student, was presented to Petra Szonyegi, a student from Hungary.
Four Engaged Students Share Evon-Broderick Award
The four finalists shared this year's Evon-Broderick Award for Community Engagement and Service at the annual Student Honors and Awards Dinner May 4.
Nursing Graduate Named Top University Scholar
Pilar Mueller, a School of Nursing graduate from Chesapeake, was named Outstanding University Scholar award at the Student Honors and Awards Dinner May 4.
President Broderick Ranked in Top 5 of Inside Business Power List
The Hampton Roads business journal's annual listing ranks and profiles dozens of the region's most influential leaders.
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- ODU Named one of the Top 15 Universities in the Nation for African-American Student Success
- Software Engineering Graduate is Winner of the Scholar of the Year Athlete Award
- New ODU Researcher Studies How to Meet the Complex Leadership Needs of Historically Black Colleges
- ODU Economists Deliver Peninsula Forecast May 16
- Annual Conference Brings Manufacturing Expertise to ODU
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Across Campus - A Photo Essay
This week's photo gallery showcases the excitement on campus May 5 and 6 as graduates celebrated their accomplishment during the University's 126th commencement exercises. Photos by Chuck Thomas and David B. Hollingsworth.
A Picture is Worth...
The recently opened Courage Miller Partners Challenge Course at Whitehurst Beach is designed for team building experiences that enhance trust, communication and problem solving through 13 different exercises. Here, ODU freshman, Shawn Nguyen, navigates the tire obstacle.