More than 2,600 students received their degrees in two ceremonies on May 3 and 4. During the advanced degree ceremony on Friday at Chartway Arena, education specialist, master’s and doctoral degrees were awarded. On Saturday, undergraduate degrees were presented in an outdoor ceremony at Kornblau Field in S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photos Chuck Thomas/ODU
From left to right: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Austin Agho, Commencement speaker Capt. Janet Days ’99, Board of Visitors Rector Bruce Bradley and President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. pose for a photograph after Days received an honorary doctorate during Saturday’s undergraduate Commencement ceremony. Photo by Chuck Thomas/ODU
From left to right: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Austin Agho, Del. Barry Knight, Board of Visitors Rector Bruce Bradley and President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. pose for a photograph after Knight received an honorary doctorate during Saturday’s undergraduate Commencement ceremony. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A Spring 2024 graduate shows off a decorated cap during Old Dominion University’s undergraduate Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4. The University conferred more than 2,000 undergraduate degrees during its 140th Commencement. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Students pose for a selfie during the undergraduate Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. addresses the graduating class of 2024 during the undergraduate Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A graduate celebrates during Old Dominion University’s undergraduate Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Capt. Janet Days ‘99 speaks at the undergraduate Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Graduate students celebrate during Old Dominion University’s advanced degree Commencement ceremony Friday, May 3. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Larry "Larry" Weinstein, Eminent Scholar and professor in ODU's Physics Department, continued the longstanding tradition of having a faculty member serve as speaker at the Advanced Degree Ceremony on May 3 at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A personalized mortar board tells the story of the educational path of this ODU double alumna. Photo chuck Thomas/ODU
Helen Crompton, executive director of ODU Global Research, carries the University’s scepter as she leads the students during the procession for the University’s 140th Commencement. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A group of students pose before Old Dominion University’s advanced degree Commencement ceremony Friday, May 3.. The University conferred 687 graduate degrees during the 140th Commencement. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A graduate of ODU’s School of Cybersecurity poses for a picture by the University’s lion statue before the graduation ceremony at S.B. Ballard Stadium on May 4. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A young daughter shares her appreciation for her mother’s hard work before Old Dominion University’s Commencement ceremony on May 4 at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo chuck Thomas/ODU
Students take a selfie to congratulate each other after receiving their diplomas. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
From left to right: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Austin Agho, Commencement speaker Capt. Janet Days ’99, Board of Visitors Rector Bruce Bradley and President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. pose for a photograph after Days received an honorary doctorate during Saturday’s undergraduate Commencement ceremony. Photo by Chuck Thomas/ODU
From left to right: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Austin Agho, Del. Barry Knight, Board of Visitors Rector Bruce Bradley and President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. pose for a photograph after Knight received an honorary doctorate during Saturday’s undergraduate Commencement ceremony. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A Spring 2024 graduate shows off a decorated cap during Old Dominion University’s undergraduate Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4. The University conferred more than 2,000 undergraduate degrees during its 140th Commencement. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Students pose for a selfie during the undergraduate Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. addresses the graduating class of 2024 during the undergraduate Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A graduate celebrates during Old Dominion University’s undergraduate Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Capt. Janet Days ‘99 speaks at the undergraduate Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Graduate students celebrate during Old Dominion University’s advanced degree Commencement ceremony Friday, May 3. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Larry "Larry" Weinstein, Eminent Scholar and professor in ODU's Physics Department, continued the longstanding tradition of having a faculty member serve as speaker at the Advanced Degree Ceremony on May 3 at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A personalized mortar board tells the story of the educational path of this ODU double alumna. Photo chuck Thomas/ODU
Helen Crompton, executive director of ODU Global Research, carries the University’s scepter as she leads the students during the procession for the University’s 140th Commencement. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A group of students pose before Old Dominion University’s advanced degree Commencement ceremony Friday, May 3.. The University conferred 687 graduate degrees during the 140th Commencement. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A graduate of ODU’s School of Cybersecurity poses for a picture by the University’s lion statue before the graduation ceremony at S.B. Ballard Stadium on May 4. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
A young daughter shares her appreciation for her mother’s hard work before Old Dominion University’s Commencement ceremony on May 4 at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo chuck Thomas/ODU
Students take a selfie to congratulate each other after receiving their diplomas. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU