Across Campus - A Photo Essay

Old Dominion University recognized 2020 and 2021 graduates with a four-day celebration that featured virtual and in-person ceremonies. A virtual commencement, with U.S. Sen. Mark Warner as the featured speaker, was held May 5. A total of 1,274 graduates of 2020 attended two in-person ceremonies at Kornblau Field at S.B Ballard Stadium on May 6, and 2,661 graduates of 2021 received degrees in five ceremonies May 7 and 8. Photos Chuck Thomas/ODU and Angela Douglas Ramsey

Old Dominion University's commencement exercises are filled with inspiration and moments of joy as graduates walk across the seal on the student platform. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students could not contain their excitement as they walk off the stage. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Graduates pose for one final group shot before they go their separate ways. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

More than 3,900 Old Dominion University bachelor's, master's and doctoral students attended ceremonies held May 6-8 at Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

President John R. Broderick speaks at Old Dominion University's commencement exercises on May 8 at Kornblau Field at S. B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

An ODU rite of passage is moving the tassel from the right side of the mortarboard to the left. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

After graduation, family and friends meet by the lion fountain for hugs, gifts and a lot of pictures. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students arrive at S.B. Ballard Stadium for the Saturday morning commencement ceremony. Photo Angela Douglas Ramsey

More than 3,900 Old Dominion University bachelor's, master's and doctoral students attended ceremonies held May 6-8 at Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Angela Douglas Ramsey

Graduates pose for one final group shot before they go their separate ways. Photo Angela Douglas Ramsey

To stand out amid a sea of caps and gowns, some graduating students decorated their mortarboards with messages, images and even 3D creations. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

This enthusiastic student spots a familiar face in the crowd before crossing the stage. Photo Angela Douglas Ramsey

Graduates pose for one final group shot before they go their separate ways. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

More than 3,900 Old Dominion University bachelor's, master's and doctoral students attended ceremonies held May 6-8 at Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students wave and point to family members in the stands. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Don Stansberry, vice president of student engagement and enrollment services, delivers remarks at Old Dominion University's commencement exercises. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Austin Agho delivers remarks at Old Dominion University's commencement exercises. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU