The Old Dominion University Alumni Association (ODUAA) has announced a four-person class of 2023 Distinguished Alumni Honorees. They will be recognized at the Alumni Honors Dinner on Sept. 21 at the Downtown Norfolk Waterside Marriott.

This year’s honorees are:

  • The Honorable Dr. Kenneth Cooper Alexander '90, mayor of the city of Norfolk
  • Capt. Janet H. Days '99, commanding officer, Naval Station Norfolk
  • Dr. Surena F. Matin, MD '90, Monteleone Family Foundation Distinguished Professor in the Department of Urology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
  • Ticha Penicheiro '98, former WNBA player, sports agent, Sports International Group

For the past 14 years, the Alumni Honors Dinner has recognized individuals whose entrepreneurial innovations, productive management and community involvement have made a difference in businesses and communities across Hampton Roads and beyond. This year’s honorees join more than 50 Monarchs who have been inducted into the Society of Distinguished Alumni since its founding.

Proceeds from this event will benefit alumni programming and the Old Dominion University Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, which provides financial support for exceptional ODU students.

In May, the ODUAA announced the members of its third 40 under 40 Alumni Recognition Program Class.

For additional information about event tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kim Johnson at kbjohnso@odu.edu or 757-683-3123.

The ODUAA serves more 169,000 members, connecting Monarchs worldwide with one another and the University. ODU graduates receive automatic membership as well as services exclusively for alumni. By helping alumni remain informed, involved and engaged, the ODUAA supports its members, the Monarch community and Old Dominion University. The association is governed by a board of directors that consists of Old Dominion graduates. Board members are nominated by their classmates and are appointed by current members to serve up to two consecutive three-year terms.

Pictured above, from left: Ticha Penicheiero, Dr. Surena F. Matin, Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander, Capt. Janet H. Days