Nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students received degrees in two ceremonies at ODU's 2022 Fall Commencement Exercises. The first, at 9 a.m., celebrated graduates of the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies, Batten College of Engineering and Technology, College of Sciences and the School of Cybersecurity. The 12:30 p.m. event recognized the newest alumni of the College of Arts and Letters, Strome College of Business, College of Health Sciences and the Graduate School. Photos Chuck Thomas and Nicholas Clark/ODU

ESPN SportsCenter anchor Jay Harris speaks at Old Dominion University’s commencement exercises on Dec. 17. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., congratulates a new graduate. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

Jay Harris receives a Doctor of Humane Letters (honoris causa) degree from President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. Pictured (from left) are Provost Austin Agho, BOV Rector Bruce Bradley, Harris, and President Hemphill. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

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

Nearly 2,000 Old Dominion University bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students attended ceremonies on Dec. 17 at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Soon-to-be graduates make their way to Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Jay Harris speaks to graduates
President Hemphill congratulates student
Jay Harris receives honorary degree
Students at graduation
Students at graduation
Students at Chartway Arena

ESPN SportsCenter anchor Jay Harris speaks at Old Dominion University’s commencement exercises on Dec. 17. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., congratulates a new graduate. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

Jay Harris receives a Doctor of Humane Letters (honoris causa) degree from President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. Pictured (from left) are Provost Austin Agho, BOV Rector Bruce Bradley, Harris, and President Hemphill. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

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

Nearly 2,000 Old Dominion University bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students attended ceremonies on Dec. 17 at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Soon-to-be graduates make their way to Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU