Imagine an undergraduate education where passions become possibilities, and first-hand experiences give shape to your goals. Where academic strengths become professional skills, and civic engagement is an essential metric of success.
Meet the Dean
Dr. Zaryab Iqbal joined the Perry Honors College (PHC) as Dean in July 2025. She is also Professor of Political Science, International Studies, and Jewish Studies. Dr Iqbal came to ODU after 18 years at Penn State, where she served on the faculty and in various leadership roles. She was previously on the faculty of the University of South Carolina, and she also held an appointment as Program Director at the National Science Foundation.
You have to be grateful and blessed about what's given to you and live in the now.
Aja Sydnor
2017 Fashion Merchandising Graduate
This is the fourth school I've been to. It's much more challenging than any of the others.
John Gail
2017 Accounting and Business Analytics Graduate
They were very supportive of me achieving my goals. I knew what I wanted to do; they provided me with the resources to help me get there.
Jo-Ann Estes
2017 International Studies and Art History Graduate