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Miasha O'Neal, Doctor of Health Sciences graduate from Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, works as a clinical research specialist at ODU's Research and Infrastructure Service Enterprise.

From Patient Experience to Professional Purpose

Miasha O'Neal is completing her Doctor of Health Sciences at Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion...

A sign welcomes visitors to the food forest started by Amanda Karls '26.

Planting Seeds: How a Food Forest Became the Heart of a PhD Academic Journey

Amanda Karls' doctoral research on sustainability in higher education grew directly from her work building a grant...

A group of graduates lines up to walk during the ceremony at ODU's commencement.

Two Careers, One Passion: ODU Student Merges Teaching and Nursing to Pursue Her Dreams

Alumna Donna Hartian '26 completed the RN to BSN program through ODUGlobal, working toward her goal of becoming a nurse...

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Expanded Support Advances Nutrition Science and Health

New gifts from EVMS Foundation Board of Trustees member Conrad Hall, L.H.D. (H.C. ’07), the Landmark Foundation and...

John Bush '26 and Academic Advisor Deb Kirkland

Flexible New Major Helps Monarchs Find Road to Success

For students who want to get back on track—or need some extra room to maneuver—a new major at ODU offers an attractive...

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What Does the Online Classroom Look Like with ODUGlobal?

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Five Tips for Maximizing Financial Aid and Scholarships for Transfer Students

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Five Tips for Transferring to an Out-of-State University

Jay Belknap, associate engineer at Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative and ODU electrical engineering technology student, is helping his rural Virginia utility integrate large-scale data centers into a power grid built for farms and sawmills.

A Navy Veteran’s Unconventional Path to Engineering through Nuclear Reactors to Rural Power Grids

Jay Belknap is a Navy veteran, ODU student, and associate engineer helping a rural Virginia electric cooperative...

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Safiou Olossoumare earned her citizenship while serving in the Navy and her bachelor's degree through ODUGlobal.

Path to Success: Navy Veteran Earns Degree through ODUGlobal

Time Was the “Only Challenge”: Veteran Finds Path to Non-Profit Work Through ODUGlobal

Nita Shahi, ODU MSN-FNP graduate and incoming DNP student, has spent her nursing career working full-time night shifts while advancing her education, with plans to serve diverse communities across Virginia as a family nurse practitioner.

From Nepal to Norfolk: Nita Shahi's Journey to Advanced Practice Nursing

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A Navy Veteran’s Unconventional Path to Engineering through Nuclear Reactors to Rural Power Grids

While working at Military Sealift Command, Brendan Pigott ’25 earned an online MPA from ODU.

Leadership from Sea to Shore: Military Sealift Command Civilian Graduates With ODU’s Online MPA

Gregory Wilson earned an online certificate in AI in Cybersecurity through ODUGlobal in addition to a pair of cybersecurity degrees from the university.

A Student's Journey from Navy Kitchen to Cybersecurity Frontier

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Joshua Castillo will graduate with a bachelor's in computer science in Spring 2025.

A Second Chance, a New Mission: How One Student Is Using AI to Protect Others

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ODU Becomes First University to Earn NSA Cybersecurity Validation for AI

Jordan Dunn and Jacob Leonard, the two students on the left, have worked on an engineering project to help a wounded veteran.

From Classroom to Community: Engineering Students Craft Solutions for Those Who Serve

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What You Can Do with an Online Bachelor’s in Data Science

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I Have an Associate Degree, Now What?

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What Are the Advantages of an Interdisciplinary Degree?

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