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.
Kicking Off Fall 2026
Posted August 28, 2026
The most common thing I hear from faculty and staff in mid- to late-August is that this is their favorite time of the year. I couldn’t agree more! This year, in particular, there is much to celebrate as we start the new academic year. Read Full Provost's Message ▶
Archived Messages
End of Semester Reflection - A Picture Says 1,000 Words
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