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Inauguration of Brian O. Hemphill Ph.D

October 21st, 2022

State of the University

September 2nd, 2022

Old Dominion University Spring Commencement Exercises

May 7th and 8th, 2022

Award-winning actress Angela Bassett receives an honorary degree from President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. Pictured (l-r) Provost Austin Agho, Angela Bassett, BOV Rector Bruce Bradley and President Brian O. Hemphill Ph.D. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., waves to students as he exits the the College of Arts and Letters commencement on May 6. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Award-winning actress Angela Bassett receives a Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Board of Visitors Rector Bruce Bradley and Provost Austin Agho. Photo Nicholas Clark

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and Award-winning actress Angela Bassett watches the graduates enter Chartway Arena during Old Dominion University's commencement exercises on May 6. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Approximately 3,000 Old Dominion University bachelor's, master's and doctoral students attended ceremonies held May 6-7 at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Sachin Shetty, executive director of the Center for Secure and Intelligent Critical Systems at ODU's Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center, speaks at the advanced degree ceremony Friday evening at the Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

President Brian O. Hemphill Ph.D., speaks at Old Dominion University's commencement exercises May 7 at the Chartway Arena . Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Howard P. Kern, president and chief executive officer of Sentara Healthcare, receives a Doctor of Humane Letters (honoris causa) degree from President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Howard P. Kern, president and chief executive officer of Sentara Healthcare, receives a Doctor of Humane Letters (honoris causa) degree from President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. Pictured are (l-r) Provost Austin Agho, Howard P.Kern and President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and BOV Rector Bruce Bradley, Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., congratulates a student at Old Dominion University's commencement exercises on May 6 at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students could not contain their excitement as they walk off the stage. Photo Nicholas Clark

Approximately 3,000 Old Dominion University bachelor's, master's and doctoral students attended ceremonies held May 6-7 at Chartway Arena. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

Award-winning actress Angela Bassett receives an honorary degree from President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. Pictured (l-r) Provost Austin Agho, Angela Bassett, BOV Rector Bruce Bradley and President Brian O. Hemphill Ph.D. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., waves to students as he exits the the College of Arts and Letters commencement on May 6. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Award-winning actress Angela Bassett receives a Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Board of Visitors Rector Bruce Bradley and Provost Austin Agho. Photo Nicholas Clark

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and Award-winning actress Angela Bassett watches the graduates enter Chartway Arena during Old Dominion University's commencement exercises on May 6. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Approximately 3,000 Old Dominion University bachelor's, master's and doctoral students attended ceremonies held May 6-7 at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Sachin Shetty, executive director of the Center for Secure and Intelligent Critical Systems at ODU's Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center, speaks at the advanced degree ceremony Friday evening at the Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

President Brian O. Hemphill Ph.D., speaks at Old Dominion University's commencement exercises May 7 at the Chartway Arena . Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Howard P. Kern, president and chief executive officer of Sentara Healthcare, receives a Doctor of Humane Letters (honoris causa) degree from President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., congratulates a student at Old Dominion University's commencement exercises on May 6 at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students could not contain their excitement as they walk off the stage. Photo Nicholas Clark

Faschini Wallach Reception- May 4, 2022

1930 Society Reception- April 28, 2022

Diversity Awards- April 20, 2022

Faculty Administrators Service Awards- April 20, 2022

Faculty and administrators who reached service milestones were recognized at a lunch on April 19, 2022. Some of them are shown with Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Austin Agho and President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Faculty and administrators who reached service milestones were recognized at a lunch on April 19, 2022. Some of them are shown with Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Austin Agho and President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Annual Staff Recognition Awards-April 15, 2022

Chief Rhonda Harris Farewell, March 24, 2022

Old Dominion University Fall Commencement Exercises- December 18, 2021

Nearly 2,000 graduates attended the fall commencement ceremonies. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students could not contain their excitement as they walk off the stage. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students are excited to walk over the seal on Kaufman Mall, a tradition that has not happened since 2019. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students could not contain their excitement as they walk off the stage. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Nearly 2,000 graduates attended the fall commencement ceremonies. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Many first-generation college graduates wear "First in the Family" pins they received from ODU faculty and staff who themselves were first-generation students. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students are excited to walk over the seal on Kaufman Mall, a tradition that has not happened since 2019. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Old Dominion University's commencement exercises are filled with inspiration and moments of joy as the bagpipers walk across the seal on Kaufman Mall. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Scott Cooke '93, '96, group vice president and chief financial officer for Toyota Financial Services, spoke at the 2 p.m. ceremony for the College of Arts and Letters, Strome College of Business and College of Health Sciences. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

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

Nearly 2,000 students received degrees at Old Dominion University's 135th Commencement Exercises on Dec. 18 in Chartway Arena at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. Two Old Dominion alums were the featured speakers. Lt. Gen. Donna W. Martin ‘88, the 67th inspector general of the U.S. Army spoke at the 9 a.m. ceremony for the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies, Batten College of Engineering and Technology, College of Sciences and School of Cybersecurity. Scott Cooke '93, '96, group vice president and chief financial officer for Toyota Financial Services, spoke at the 2 p.m. ceremony for the College of Arts and Letters, Strome College of Business and College of Health Sciences. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

An ODU rite of passage is moving the tassel from the right side of the mortarboard to the left. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students are excited to walk over the seal on Kaufman Mall, a tradition that has not happened since 2019. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Nearly 2,000 students received degrees at Old Dominion University's 135th Commencement Exercises on Dec. 18 in Chartway Arena at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

This enthusiastic student spots a familiar face in the crowd before crossing the stage. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., delivers his first commencement address as ODU president Saturday morning at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students make TikTok videos while crossing the seal. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Old Dominion University's commencement exercises are filled with inspiration and moments of joy as graduates walk across the seal on Kaufman Mall. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Excited, soon-to-be-graduates make their way to Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Graduates pose for one final group shot before they go their separate ways. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Excited, soon-to-be-graduates make their way to Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

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

Lt. Gen. Donna W. Martin ‘88, the 67th inspector general of the U.S. Army spoke at the 9 a.m. ceremony for the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies, Batten College of Engineering and Technology, College of Sciences and School of Cybersecurity. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

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

Nearly 2,000 students received degrees at Old Dominion University's 135th Commencement Exercises on Dec. 18 in Chartway Arena at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Nearly 2,000 graduates attended the fall commencement ceremonies. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students could not contain their excitement as they walk off the stage. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

An ODU rite of passage is moving the tassel from the right side of the mortarboard to the left. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Nearly 2,000 graduates attended the fall commencement ceremonies. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students could not contain their excitement as they walk off the stage. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students are excited to walk over the seal on Kaufman Mall, a tradition that has not happened since 2019. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Many first-generation college graduates wear

Old Dominion University's commencement exercises are filled with inspiration and moments of joy as the bagpipers walk across the seal on Kaufman Mall. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Scott Cooke '93, '96, group vice president and chief financial officer for Toyota Financial Services, spoke at the 2 p.m. ceremony for the College of Arts and Letters, Strome College of Business and College of Health Sciences. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

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

Nearly 2,000 students received degrees at Old Dominion University's 135th Commencement Exercises on Dec. 18 in Chartway Arena at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. Two Old Dominion alums were the featured speakers. Lt. Gen. Donna W. Martin ‘88, the 67th inspector general of the U.S. Army spoke at the 9 a.m. ceremony for the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies, Batten College of Engineering and Technology, College of Sciences and School of Cybersecurity. Scott Cooke '93, '96, group vice president and chief financial officer for Toyota Financial Services, spoke at the 2 p.m. ceremony for the College of Arts and Letters, Strome College of Business and College of Health Sciences. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

An ODU rite of passage is moving the tassel from the right side of the mortarboard to the left. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

This enthusiastic student spots a familiar face in the crowd before crossing the stage. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., delivers his first commencement address as ODU president Saturday morning at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students make TikTok videos while crossing the seal. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Old Dominion University's commencement exercises are filled with inspiration and moments of joy as graduates walk across the seal on Kaufman Mall. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Excited, soon-to-be-graduates make their way to Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Graduates pose for one final group shot before they go their separate ways. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Lt. Gen. Donna W. Martin ‘88, the 67th inspector general of the U.S. Army spoke at the 9 a.m. ceremony for the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies, Batten College of Engineering and Technology, College of Sciences and School of Cybersecurity. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Maritime Announcement- November 4, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

Homecoming- October 12-16, 2021

4th Annual VIP Oyster Roast- October 12, 2021

President's Open Forum - September 9 & 10, 2021

President's Open Forum

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., answers questions at a series of open forums Sept. 8-10. The meetings allowed students, classified workers, teaching and research faculty and Administration Professionals to meet the new president and ask questions. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

President's Open Forum

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., answers questions at a series of open forums Sept. 8-10. The meetings allowed students, classified workers, teaching and research faculty and Administration Professionals to meet the new president and ask questions. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Old Dominion University Convocation- August 30, 2021

School of Public Health Partnership Event and Signing – August 26, 2021