Our Mission
Old à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã University (ODU) is a preeminent public research university located in Coastal Virginia. Our world-class faculty fosters dynamic on-campus and global online learning for undergraduate and graduate students that enriches their lives, promotes insightful and perceptive leadership, and motivates the pursuit of excellence in dedicated fields and professions. We collaborate with strategic partners to address challenges and propose solutions that impact the economy, environment, health and wellness, and social justice. In pursuit of equity and inclusion, ODU provides opportunities for educational, artistic, and professional growth to our diverse Monarch community.
A History of Transformation
Old à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã University features a diverse and engaged student body across 175 programs on campus and 100 online. The University today contributes over $2.6 billion to Virginia’s annual economy. Significantly, 54% of students come from underrepresented ethnic groups.
Through embracing a culture of innovation, I am pleased to share the incredible work of our dedicated campus in charting a clear course for the future engagement and success of Old à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã University. This boldÌýplanÌýis truly a reflection of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends, who have a lasting legacy of making a significant difference on our campus, in the community, across the Commonwealth, and beyond!
For more than a year, campus stakeholders engaged in a comprehensive process to develop a five-yearÌýstrategicÌýplan, thereby determining both the short-term focus and long-term success of our institution, which – above all else – will be dedicated to students. With nearly 300 individuals serving on a total of 12 groups, 30 goals and 103 strategies were carefully developed across seven focal areas.
The title,Ìý“F´Ç°ù·É²¹°ù»å-¹ó´Ç³¦³Ü²õ±ð»å: Where Innovation Meets Possibilities,â€Ìýis a direct reflection of the bold and innovative goals and strategies that were brought forth by those directly involved in thinking and rethinking the future of our great institution. As this important work has generated great excitement and opportunity for Monarchs, the future has boundless possibilities!
With Monarch Pride,
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Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D.
President
Community Commitment
Monarchs have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to seizing every opportunity and responding to any and all challenges. Old à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã University is proud to serve as a home to students, faculty, and staff who care deeply for others.
Strategic Plan 2023-2028
Download the full Strategic Plan document:Ìý“F´Ç°ù·É²¹°ù»å-¹ó´Ç³¦³Ü²õ±ð»å:ÌýWhere Innovation Meets Possibilities.â€