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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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Emily Goodman-Scott ACA Fellow Award

Emily Goodman-Scott Earns Prestigious ACA Fellows Award

This award acknowledges ACA members of professional distinction for significant and unique contributions to the counseling profession and celebrates service throughout their career and is a call for continued service—as professional counselors, authors, mentors, conference facilitators, practitioners, scholars and leaders. (More)



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HIED Student Graham Wins NASPA Award

HIED Ph.D. student, Melanie Graham, won the NASPA Region III Outstanding Graduate Student Award. Ms. Graham is the Director of Special Projects at Old Dominion University. (More)


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Spring 2023 Commencement

Celebrate the achievements of approximately 2,000 graduating students during ceremonies on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6.