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03/30/2026

Some days, the best way forward is to show up for each other. That’s what we’ve seen across our community in the weeks since March 12, in quiet check-ins, in support, in simply being there for our community.

Tomorrow’s blood drive is one more way to do that. If you’re able, we hope you’ll join us.

Because care isn’t just what we study or practice. It’s what we do for each other.

03/13/2026

Old Dominion University will be closed Friday, March 13, 2026 to allow time and space for counseling and support for our campus and community.

Counselors will be available from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on the main campus:
• Students: Broderick Dining Commons
• Faculty, staff & community members: Student Government Chambers, Webb Center

Food services will remain available for students in campus housing.

Students can also access Talk Campus, a 24/7 peer support community, and other online counseling services at www.odu.edu/counseling-services.

Please take care of yourselves and one another during this time. 💙

02/13/2026

On March 9, nationally recognized expert Dr. Douglas Casa joins us at Old Dominion University’s Ellmer College of Health Sciences to talk about preventing sudden death in sport, with a focus on what we can do before a crisis happens.

From accurate temperature assessment to cooling strategies and policy implementation, this free event is built for athletic trainers, strength coaches, healthcare providers and anyone responsible for athlete safety. You’ll leave with practical tools — and 2.5 Category A CEUs and CME.

📍 Ellmer College of Health Sciences, Room 1000
🗓 March 9 | 5–8:30 p.m.
🎟 Free to attend

Athletes trust us with their lives. Let’s be ready.
Register: https://odu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4GgDAWtP84upz82

01/20/2026

Apply for the Dennis & Jan Ellmer Health Scholars Award

Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University is now accepting applications for the Spring 2026 Dennis & Jan Ellmer Health Scholars Award. This prestigious scholarship will be awarded in the amounts of $6,000 to recognize exceptional senior undergraduate and final year graduate students in health-related programs who have shown commitment to serving underserved communities and overcome significant personal or academic challenges.

Students who meet the following criteria will be considered:
1. Demonstrated financial need (current FAFSA must be on file )
2. Academic merit (ODU GPA 3.2 or higher)
3. Demonstrated interest and intent in serving underserved communities
4. Faced challenging social, economic, educational, cultural, or other life circumstances
5. Live in Virginia, with ties to Hampton Roads, or demonstrate intent to live and work in Hampton Roads or Virginia for at least three years postgraduation.

To apply, submit a 700-word essay addressing criteria 3-5 above using the link on the scholarship webpage by 5 p.m. on January 30, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.

https://www.odu.edu/health-sciences/ellmer-health-scholars-program

12/10/2025

The Ellmer College of Health Sciences gathered to celebrate the season with an evening full of surprises!
✨ Our guest judges for the festive attire contest were children — and they took their job very seriously.
✨ The holiday door contest brought out incredible creativity across the college.
✨ Congratulations to the School of Exercise Science for achieving 100% participation!
✨ And congrats to the Best in Show Holiday Door winner — the Snoopy door created by student worker Mackenzi Dellolio for tech support’s own Matt Soricelli.

But the biggest surprise of the night?
🎁 The Grinch handing out the prizes was actually Dean Bonnie Van Lunen!

Thank you to our faculty and staff for a warm, joyful celebration. Happy Holidays from Ellmer College! ❄️🎄

12/03/2025

Take a study break and make some snowflakes! ❄️ 12/3/25, 11-1

11/17/2025

The HEROES Initiative is building a collaborative home for research that strengthens the mental, social and physical health of veterans, military and first responders. Researchers from across Old Dominion University came together today to map out how their work fits within this holistic triangle and how expertise connects from the micro level to broader community systems.

As Virginia’s largest academic health sciences center, located in a region with one of the nation’s highest concentrations of active-duty military and veterans, ODU is uniquely positioned to lead this work. Dr. Chris Rhea outlined the next step: building a clear roadmap of expertise and working together to explore partnerships and external funding opportunities.

This afternoon’s small-group discussions showed just how much brainpower is already aligned. And now the real work of the HEROES Initiative begins.

Link in bio to learn more and get involved.

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day, Monarchs! 🇺🇸

Today we pause to honor all who have served, and to thank the veterans who strengthen our Old Dominion University community every day.

More than 900 students and 93 faculty and staff at ODU are veterans. Their presence enriches our classrooms, clinics, and research across the University.

The Ellmer College of Health Sciences is proud to share that Tyler Mobley, a Navy veteran and exercise science major, was chosen to receive the flag at this year’s University Veterans Day Observance — an honor presented to one veteran each year. His example reflects the dedication and spirit shared by so many Monarch veterans.

Read more about Tyler and ODU’s community of student veterans. Link in comments.

10/31/2025

Sweet moments from today’s Halloween candy giveaway 🎃 Monarchs brought the energy — and some impressive costumes — to Ellmer College’s fall celebration across campus.

10/29/2025

Step inside the future of health care.

During Academic Days, you can tour Old Dominion University’s brand-new health sciences building, explore the virtual reality lab, digital anatomy lab, and therapeutic gym, and visit our public clinics — the Konikoff Dental Hygiene Care Facility, Faschini Wallach Center for Restorative Therapies, and Speech & Hearing Clinic.

Meet the professors and staff who will help you turn your goals into real-world impact.

➡️ Join us and discover how the Ellmer College of Health Sciences helps students build real skills for real change.

(Registration link in comments.)

10/10/2025

Today we pause to honor World Mental Health Day — a reminder that empathy, understanding, and connection are vital to healing.

At Old Dominion University, that work starts in the classroom. In the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, students are using AI-powered simulations to practice engaging with clients who experience PTSD, anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia — learning that technology can be a powerful tool for compassion.

🩵 Read how ODU is helping future clinicians lead with empathy at the link in our bio.

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