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Graduate Student Welcome

Graduate Student Welcome

Dr. Eddie Hill welcomed HMS Graduate students to Old Dominion University through a fun and informative presentation and welcome back social. (More)

Lunch and Learn with Dr. Jennifer Goff

Lunch and Learn with Dr. Jennifer Goff

As part of the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies Lunch and Learn Series, Dr. Jennifer Goff, Executive Director of REACH (Reading Enriches All Children) INC gave an exciting presentation to student, faculty and staff about new approaches to leadership. (More)

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Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Student Awards Recipients

Please join us in congratulating this year’s Student Awards recipients! Selected by each of our departments, these awards are an annual tradition in the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies aimed at recognizing outstanding students for their academic achievement, service to the community, the college, and the university. (More)

2021-2022 Faculty Governance Awards

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Faculty Governance Awards Recipients

Please join us in congratulating this year’s Faculty Governance Awards recipients! Selected by the DCEPS Faculty Governance Organization, the Faculty Governance Awards are an annual tradition of the Darden College aimed at recognizing the distinguished faculty members who have gone above and beyond and have made significant contributions to their fields, the College, and the University. (More)

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Darden College rises up the ranks of US News Best Grad Schools for Education

Old Dominion University and the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies has again been recognized as a top-tier institution in the prestigious U.S. News & World Report's 2023 Best Graduate Schools - Education Schools rankings released today. ODU moved up the ranks to be tied for 89th out of 274 schools of education around the country and one of only eleven in Virginia - a 30-place jump from the 2022 ranking. (More)

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Xihe Zhu

Xihe Zhu

    PROFESSOR & CHAIR
    2010 STUDENT RECREATION CTR
  • NORFOLK, VA 23529
    • 757-683-3545
  • x2zhu@odu.edu
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