Commencement Speakers Exhort Graduates to Be Courageous, Dedicated and Innovative

Echoing themes of courage, dedication and innovation, Old Dominion graduation speakers challenged students to leave their mark on their community, the country and the world at the university's 114th commencement exercises on May 7. (Full Story)

Outstanding College Scholars Honored at Commencement Exercises

ODU honored six graduates as Alumni Association Outstanding College Scholars at the May 7 commencement exercises. Civil engineering major Calvin Whealton, who had a 4.0 cumulative GPA, was named the overall Outstanding University Scholar. (Full Story)

Sociology Major Named Winner of Kaufman Prize

Chantal Matthews, a sociology major from Portsmouth who aspires to work as a university student health services director, was named the winner of ODU's 2011 Kaufman Prize. The Kaufman Prize is regarded as one of the highest student honors at the university. (Full Story)

ODU to Host Oceanic History Conference May 12-13

ODU will host the North American Society for Oceanic History's annual conference, May 12-13. The event, which includes professors, graduate students and professionals from the U.S., Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom, will consist of seminars on naval history, submarine history, U.S. naval interests in the Pacific, whaling, seaport development and American history. (Full Story)

Lt. Gen. Bednarek '75 Stresses Leadership at ROTC Commissioning Ceremony (Full Story)

ODU Facilities, Offices, Shops Announce Summer Hours (Full Story)

Research Foundation Open House Rescheduled to June 22 (Full Story)

Spring Homearama Pays Homage to Old Dominion University (Full Story)

Ted Alexander Named Director of Broadcasting for ODU Sports Properties (Full Story)

Edgerton's New Book Explores World of TV's 'Mad Men'

Gary Edgerton, chair and professor of communication and theatre arts, is editor of the new book "Mad Men: Dream Come True TV," which features a collection of 15 essays exploring the cultural significance of the highly acclaimed television show. (Full Story)

Ceramics Students Raise Money for Japanese Relief from Pottery Sale

ODU ceramics students raised more than $2,000 from their end-of-semester Haha no hi (Japanese for Mother's Day) pottery sale to benefit the people of Japan. Students and faculty from the ceramics and art education classes made and donated bowls and cups for the sale. (Full Story)

Darby Receives Pitt School of Dental Medicine Distinguished Alumni Award in Dental Hygiene (More)

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