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To show support and gratitude for health care workers, first responders, and other essential workers keeping communities safe during the COVID-19 emergency. Old Dominion University is illuminating its Education Building blue during May, as part of the national #LightItBlue campaign. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

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IDT Students Win AECT Award

Instructional Design and Technology Students Irene Bal, Mia L. Knowles-Davis, Elisa Shaffer and Mitch Cumings, won 1st place in the AECT Distance Education Crystal Award competition. (More)


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