Provost Brian K. Payne, Ph.D., regularly provides division updates and shares the accomplishments of Old Dominion University's outstanding faculty on this page. With each message from Provost Payne, you will find important news, well-deserved recognition of faculty scholarship and more.
"A Message from the Provost" helps you stay connected with the projects shaping our academic community and strengthening our institution.
A Message from the Provost: Welcome Back, Update, Trends, and Things to Celebrate
Posted January 12, 2026
Happy New Year! I hope you had a peaceful and restful holiday break. As we prepare for the Spring semester, I am writing to resume our discussion about Forward-Focused Digital Transformation (FFDT) and highlight a few recent achievements. Read More ›
Archived Messages
Celebrating Faculty Excellence
Commitment to Forward-Focused Digital Transformation
An Update on Leadership Development Training
A Forward-Focused Message from the Provost & Chair of the Faculty Senate
A Message From the Provost: Forward-Focused Digital Transformation Initiative
Centennial Cluster Initiative: Recent Successes and Future Efforts