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Baylee Slagle stands in front of a Life-Guard air ambulance after shadowing the crew for a day, an experience that inspired her goal of becoming a flight nurse.

At 17, She’s Set to Graduate from ODU and Launch Her Nursing Career

At 17, Baylee Slagle is about to become ODU’s youngest graduate this year, earning her RN to BSN degree while...

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

At 16, Joshua Castillo became a father and left school. Now 29, he's earning his computer science degree through...

Set to carry the nursing banner at commencement, Charity Brown highlights the power of personalized, purpose-driven online education.

Carrying the Banner: How a Nursing Student Built Her Voice and Her Calling

Balancing full-time work with flexible, supportive coursework, Charity Brown '25 gained confidence, leadership skills...

ODU's graduating class of online students represents 35% of ODU’s 2,830 total Spring Commencement 2025 class,

Spring Commencement 2025: ODUGlobal By the Numbers

Online students represent 35 percent of ODU’s 2,830 total Spring 2025 graduates, which includes online students from 36...

Recent ODUGlobal graduate Trinity Woodberry works on a glass board while in a classroom.

'Do Anything You Set Your Mind To': 21-Year-Old Earns Master's in Cybersecurity

Trinity Woodbury '24 earned her master’s in cybersecurity and is now pursuing a Ph.D. while teaching and interning with...

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Sadiq Omer ’24 started his journey to a master's in engineering as an international student from Iraq with support from ODUGlobal staff.

Graduate Builds Future through ODUGlobal

Britney Shelton credits ODUGlobal for launching her academic and professional success—and encourages others to start their journey with ODUGlobal’s empowering, student-centered education.

From Small-Town Dreams to Big Impact: How ODUGlobal Empowered Britney Shelton to Transform Lives

ODU alumnae Jordyn Harrell, left, and Jasmyn Harrell flank their mother Celeste Harrell, who is scheduled to graduate from ODU in May 2023.

From Adversity to Achievement: ODUGlobal Student Shares Inspirational Journey

ODUGlobal student Kendra Yates will graduate with her bachelor's degree in nursing in May 2024.

Overcoming Adversity: How One ODUGlobal Student Found Purpose in Nursing After Traumatic Accident

After a devastating motor accident, Kendra Yates found inspiration and motivation that pushed her on the path to...

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Here are some essential tips that can help you maximize your transfer credits and smoothly transition to an online program.

How to Maximize Transfer Credits to an Online Program

Five Tips for Maximizing Financial Aid and Scholarships for Transfer Students

Old Dominion University has more transfer pathways than any other school in Virginia.

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

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Jonathan Levenson '24 earned a doctoral degree through ODUGlobal while serving as a U.S. Navy nurse.

Achieving Dreams at Sea and at Home

Theo Urbano received his Doctor of Nursing Practice through ODUGlobal.

Air Force Nurse's Mission to Serve Continues with a DNP from ODU

Sailors board the USS Elrod during its commissioning ceremony.

From Service to Scholar: Veterans Bring Diverse Contributions to ODUGlobal

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Hands-on Teaching Experience Empowers 2024 Graduate

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

ODU student Gina Knox is an explorer-in-training with NOAA.

ODU Online Student and former Army Reservist Sets Sights on the Trail

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Applying early can help ease your journey to online learning.

Navigating Online Degrees: Five Essential Things to Know About Applying to College and ODUGlobal

Students with an associate degree should consider flexible, innovative programs that empower you to achieve your academic and professional goals.

I Have an Associate Degree, Now What?

What Are the Advantages of an Interdisciplinary Degree?

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