2021

Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., delivers his first commencement address as ODU president Saturday morning at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

This enthusiastic student spots a familiar face in the crowd before crossing the stage. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Old Dominion University's commencement exercises are filled with inspiration and moments of joy as graduates walk across the seal on Kaufman Mall. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Excited, soon-to-be-graduates make their way to Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Nearly 2,000 graduates attended the fall commencement ceremonies. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

To stand out amid a sea of caps and gowns, some graduating students decorated their mortarboards with messages, images and even 3D creations. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Lt. Gen. Donna W. Martin ‘88, the 67th inspector general of the U.S. Army spoke at the 9 a.m. ceremony for the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies, Batten College of Engineering and Technology, College of Sciences and School of Cybersecurity. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Nearly 2,000 students received degrees at Old Dominion University's 135th Commencement Exercises on Dec. 18 in Chartway Arena at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. Two Old Dominion alums were the featured speakers. Lt. Gen. Donna W. Martin ‘88, the 67th inspector general of the U.S. Army spoke at the 9 a.m. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Nearly 2,000 students received degrees at Old Dominion University's 135th Commencement Exercises on Dec. 18 in Chartway Arena at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students are excited to walk over the seal on Kaufman Mall, a tradition that has not happened since 2019. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

An ODU rite of passage is moving the tassel from the right side of the mortarboard to the left. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students could not contain their excitement as they walk off the stage. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students are excited to walk over the seal on Kaufman Mall, a tradition that has not happened since 2019. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Nearly 2,000 graduates attended the fall commencement ceremonies. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students could not contain their excitement as they walk off the stage. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Old Dominion University's commencement exercises are filled with inspiration and moments of joy as the bagpipers walk across the seal on Kaufman Mall. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students are excited to walk over the seal on Kaufman Mall, a tradition that has not happened since 2019. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Nearly 2,000 students received degrees at Old Dominion University's 135th Commencement Exercises on Dec. 18 in Chartway Arena at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. Two Old Dominion alums were the featured speakers. Lt. Gen. Donna W. Martin ‘88, the 67th inspector general of the U.S. Army spoke at the 9 a.m. ceremony for the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies, Batten College of Engineering and Technology, College of Sciences and School of Cybersecurity. Scott Cooke '93, '96, group vice president and chief financial officer for Toyota Financial Services, spoke at the 2 p.m. ceremony for the College of Arts and Letters, Strome College of Business and College of Health Sciences. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Scott Cooke '93, '96, group vice president and chief financial officer for Toyota Financial Services, spoke at the 2 p.m. ceremony for the College of Arts and Letters, Strome College of Business and College of Health Sciences. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Maritime Announcement- November 4, 2021

Maritime Announcement- November 4, 2021

Maritime Announcement- November 4, 2021

Maritime Announcement- November 4, 2021

Maritime Announcement- November 4, 2021

Maritime Announcement- November 4, 2021

Maritime Announcement- November 4, 2021

Maritime Announcement- November 4, 2021

Maritime Announcement- November 4, 2021

Maritime Announcement- November 4, 2021

Maritime Announcement- November 4, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU Sunbelt Announcement- October 28, 2021

ODU alumni Shannon and Steve Johnson participate in Homecoming activities with their children, Brooke and Rylie. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Ann Raymond-Savage fist-bumps Big Blue before the football game. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

The Monarchs and coach Ricky Rahne rush onto the football field. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Old Dominion University President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., pose with the Homecoming Royalty Court winners Demetré South and Caitlyn Kidd. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Malcolm Britt pushes off a Western Kentucky player to advance the ball for the Monarchs. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Fans unfurl the “Reign On” the banner at the start of the third quarter. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., speaks to the Black Alumni Council members Sunday morning at the group’s breakfast. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Many student organizations painted crowns around Kaufman Mall. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students demonstrate their artistic creativity at the “Claim Your Crown” event. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Brightly colored crowns cover Kaufman Mall for Homecoming. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students from the Global Student Friendship Center paint international flags on their crown. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

“Reign On” flags line Kaufman Mall for Homecoming. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Dyeing the water blue at the Monarch fountain is a Homecoming tradition. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students gather to see the Soros of Zeta Phi Beta, Inc., on the steps of Webb Center. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc., take their turn step dancing on Kaufman Mall. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

4th Annual VIP Oyster Roast- October 12, 2021

4th Annual VIP Oyster Roast- October 12, 2021

4th Annual VIP Oyster Roast- October 12, 2021

4th Annual VIP Oyster Roast- October 12, 2021

4th Annual VIP Oyster Roast- October 12, 2021

4th Annual VIP Oyster Roast- October 12, 2021

4th Annual VIP Oyster Roast- October 12, 2021

4th Annual VIP Oyster Roast- October 12, 2021

4th Annual VIP Oyster Roast- October 12, 2021

4th Annual VIP Oyster Roast- October 12, 2021

4th Annual VIP Oyster Roast- October 12, 2021

4th Annual VIP Oyster Roast- October 12, 2021

4th Annual VIP Oyster Roast- October 12, 2021

4th Annual VIP Oyster Roast- October 12, 2021

4th Annual VIP Oyster Roast- October 12, 2021

President's Open Forum - September 9 & 10, 2021

President's Open Forum - September 9 & 10, 2021

President's Open Forum - September 9 & 10, 2021

President's Open Forum - September 9 & 10, 2021

President's Open Forum - September 9 & 10, 2021

Old Dominion University Convocation- August 30, 2021

Old Dominion University Convocation- August 30, 2021

Old Dominion University Convocation- August 30, 2021

Old Dominion University Convocation- August 30, 2021

Old Dominion University Convocation- August 30, 2021

Old Dominion University Convocation- August 30, 2021

Old Dominion University Convocation- August 30, 2021

Old Dominion University Convocation- August 30, 2021

Old Dominion University Convocation- August 30, 2021

School of Public Health Partnership Event and Signing – August 26, 2021

School of Public Health Partnership Event and Signing – August 26, 2021

School of Public Health Partnership Event and Signing – August 26, 2021

School of Public Health Partnership Event and Signing – August 26, 2021

School of Public Health Partnership Event and Signing – August 26, 2021

School of Public Health Partnership Event and Signing – August 26, 2021

School of Public Health Partnership Event and Signing – August 26, 2021

School of Public Health Partnership Event and Signing – August 26, 2021

School of Public Health Partnership Event and Signing – August 26, 2021

Rodger Harvey, professor of ocean and earth sciences (center), talks about climate change before touring the COSMIC Lab with (l-r)Virginia House Del. Angelia Williams Graves, Gubernatorial Candidate and Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe and President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU.

Rodger Harvey, professor of ocean and earth sciences, explains how lab instruments provide analytical services for research addressing climate change. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU.

Old Dominion University researchers share projections of Virginia’s future by addressing climate change during a meeting Monday with legislators and former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, who is seeking a second term. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU.

Jessica Whitehead, the Joan P. Brock Endowed Executive Director of the Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (ICAR), encourages leaders to think about the impact of climate change from both economic and equity perspectives. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU.

ODU President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., listens as former Gov. Terry McAuliffe asks University researchers about climate change studies. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU.

Carol Considine, director of Applied Projects for the Commonwealth Center for Recurrent Flood Resiliency (CCRFR), highlights several collaborative projects with other Virginia institutions that apply research to develop resilience and adaptation solutions. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU.

ODU President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., hosted Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, Virginia House Del. Angelia Williams Graves and Norfolk Councilwoman Andria P. McClellan for a tour of ODU’s College of Sciences Major Instrumentation Center (COSMIC) Laboratory and a presentation from climate resilience experts. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU.

The Monarch Nation Tour came to an end with a reception for alumni, students and friends to meet President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., on Aug. 14 at the Priority Automotive Club at S.B. Ballard Stadium on Old Dominion University's campus.

The Monarch Nation Tour came to an end with a reception for alumni, students and friends to meet President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., on Aug. 14 at the Priority Automotive Club at S.B. Ballard Stadium on Old Dominion University's campus.

The Monarch Nation Tour came to an end with a reception for alumni, students and friends to meet President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., on Aug. 14 at the Priority Automotive Club at S.B. Ballard Stadium on Old Dominion University's campus.

The Monarch Nation Tour came to an end with a reception for alumni, students and friends to meet President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., on Aug. 14 at the Priority Automotive Club at S.B. Ballard Stadium on Old Dominion University's campus.

The Monarch Nation Tour came to an end with a reception for alumni, students and friends to meet President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., on Aug. 14 at the Priority Automotive Club at S.B. Ballard Stadium on Old Dominion University's campus.

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., met with Virginia Beach-area ODU alumni, students and friends on Aug. 13 during the Monarch Nation Tour.

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., met with Virginia Beach-area ODU alumni, students and friends on Aug. 13 during the Monarch Nation Tour.

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., met with Virginia Beach-area ODU alumni, students and friends on Aug. 13 during the Monarch Nation Tour.

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., met with Virginia Beach-area ODU alumni, students and friends on Aug. 13 during the Monarch Nation Tour.

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., met with Virginia Beach-area ODU alumni, students and friends on Aug. 13 during the Monarch Nation Tour.

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., met with Richmond-area ODU alumni, students and friends on Aug. 12 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts during the Monarch Nation Tour.

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., met with Virginia Beach-area ODU alumni, students and friends on Aug. 13 during the Monarch Nation Tour.

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., met with Richmond-area ODU alumni, students and friends on Aug. 12 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts during the Monarch Nation Tour. 

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., met with Richmond-area ODU alumni, students and friends on Aug. 12 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts during the Monarch Nation Tour. 

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., met with Richmond-area ODU alumni, students and friends on Aug. 12 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts during the Monarch Nation Tour.

Northern Virginia alumni, students and their parents welcomed President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., to ODU during the Alexandria stop of their Monarch Nation Tour on Aug. 11 at The Alexandrian.

Northern Virginia alumni, students and their parents welcomed President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., to ODU during the Alexandria stop of their Monarch Nation Tour on Aug. 11 at The Alexandrian.

Northern Virginia alumni, students and their parents welcomed President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., to ODU during the Alexandria stop of their Monarch Nation Tour on Aug. 11 at The Alexandrian.

Northern Virginia alumni, students and their parents welcomed President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., to ODU during the Alexandria stop of their Monarch Nation Tour on Aug. 11 at The Alexandrian.

Northern Virginia alumni, students and their parents welcomed President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., to ODU during the Alexandria stop of their Monarch Nation Tour on Aug. 11 at The Alexandrian.

On Aug. 11, Northern Virginia alumni, students and friends gathered at the Westwood Country Club in Vienna to meet ODU President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., during the Monarch Nation Tour.

On Aug. 11, Northern Virginia alumni, students and friends gathered at the Westwood Country Club in Vienna to meet ODU President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., during the Monarch Nation Tour.

On Aug. 11, Northern Virginia alumni, students and friends gathered at the Westwood Country Club in Vienna to meet ODU President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., during the Monarch Nation Tour.

On Aug. 11, Northern Virginia alumni, students and friends gathered at the Westwood Country Club in Vienna to meet ODU President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., during the Monarch Nation Tour.

On Aug. 11, Northern Virginia alumni, students and friends gathered at the Westwood Country Club in Vienna to meet ODU President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., during the Monarch Nation Tour.

Charlottesville-area alumni, students and friends of the University joined President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., for the second stop of the Monarch Nation Tour on Aug. 10 at Farmington Country Club.

Charlottesville-area alumni, students and friends of the University joined President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., for the second stop of the Monarch Nation Tour on Aug. 10 at Farmington Country Club.

Charlottesville-area alumni, students and friends of the University joined President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., for the second stop of the Monarch Nation Tour on Aug. 10 at Farmington Country Club.

Charlottesville-area alumni, students and friends of the University joined President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., for the second stop of the Monarch Nation Tour on Aug. 10 at Farmington Country Club.

Charlottesville-area alumni, students and friends of the University joined President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., for the second stop of the Monarch Nation Tour on Aug. 10 at Farmington Country Club. 

50th Anniversary Celebration for the ODU Police Department – August 5, 2021

50th Anniversary Celebration for the ODU Police Department – August 5, 2021

50th Anniversary Celebration for the ODU Police Department – August 5, 2021

50th Anniversary Celebration for the ODU Police Department – August 5, 2021

50th Anniversary Celebration for the ODU Police Department – August 5, 2021

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D. in front of ODU wall.

President Brian O. Hemphill with Big Blue statue.

Dr. Marisela Rosas Hemphill and President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. standing with Big Blue statue.

First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D.