Together, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of ODU continued to embody the spirit of excellence and innovation that sets our Monarch community apart.
From groundbreaking research and academic milestones like the launch of Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at ODU to moments of triumph on the field and in the classroom, this year has been a testament to what we can accomplish when we work together.
Join us as we take a look back at meaningful moments from 2024.
Empowering Our Students and Community
“The positive impact of this will be extraordinary,” said Laura Delbrugge, dean of the College of Arts and Letters. “We’re talking about career-building, life-changing experiences.”
Monarch Moments to Remember
Continually Enhancing the Monarch Experience
Amazon Prime's 'The College Tour' Comes to ODU
Record Growth and Expansion
Milestone Moment: ODU and EVMS Announce Historic Naming Gifts at Community Celebration
Old Dominion University (ODU) and Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) hosted a community celebration at Hilton Norfolk The Main on June 7 to commemorate the integration of EVMS into ODU. The celebration is a direct result of a community-inspired and collaboratively led journey to provide increased levels of support and visibility to EVMS and followed a more than two-year extensive planning process that involved hundreds of people from both campuses, as well as key partners, including the Commonwealth of Virginia and Sentara Health.
ODU/EVMS Integration Celebration & Ellmer College of Health Sciences Building Opening
See what Big Blue's been cookin'!
2024 brought with it new ODU-branded eats that are now available for fans to enjoy—all while supporting Monarch Nation. From a delicious smash burger to a decadent 'Ice Cream and Cake' ice cream, we've got you covered! Click below to learn more about each product.
Thank You!
Thank you for your passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to making ODU a place where bold ideas and bright futures thrive. Here's to a wonderful holiday season and an even brighter 2025!
Go Monarchs!