Old Dominion University Alumni Association

Old Dominion University Alumni Association Once a Monarch, Always a Monarch
The ODU Alumni Association is here to keep you connected! Visit odualumni.org for more information.

The Old Dominion University Alumni Association is your connection to ODU after you leave campus. There are no dues - you are automatically a member after you graduate. Update your contact information on odualumni.org to stay informed about alumni events, campus news, and chapter events near you. Our chapters include the Black Alumni Chapter, the Civil & Environmental Engineering Alumni Chapter, th

e NOVA/DC Alumni Chapter, and the Richmond Alumni Chapter. We also have clubs and other groups including the Faculty & Staff Alumni Club (for alumni employees of ODU), the LGBT Alumni Club, the Young Alumni Council, the Marching Band Alumni Club, and the Future Alumni Council (for current students to connect with alumni). If you are interested in getting involved with your chapter, or would like to start one of your own, visit odualumni.org for more information. In addition to alumni and chapter events, the alumni association offers various services and perks. Services include career support through a partnership with Career Development Services; lifelong learning, which waives ODU application fees when apply for other degree programs and certificates; access to the ODU libraries; and volunteer opportunities. Perks include various merchant discounts for life and health insurances, auto insurance, ticket discounts, hotel discounts, and our exciting new ODU Alumni Travel Program (launched in 2016).

In observance of Labor Day, the ODU Office of Alumni Relations will be closed on Monday, September 7. We will reopen and...
09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day, the ODU Office of Alumni Relations will be closed on Monday, September 7. We will reopen and resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

As we celebrate the contributions and achievements of workers everywhere, we wish our Monarch community a safe, relaxing, and meaningful Labor Day.

09/04/2026

Blue & Silver Never Go Out of Style.
It’s College Colors Day, Monarchs! Today, we’re celebrating the colors that connect us — from campus memories and game days to lifelong friendships and the ODU pride we carry wherever we go. Whether you’re on campus, across Hampton Roads, or miles away, show us how you !

👉 Rock your blue & silver. Tag and let’s see where Monarch pride takes you!

Once a Monarch, always a Monarch.

We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Saige Hill ’15 as she begins a new chapter with CIVIC!A proud CIVIC Scholars alumna (Class ...
09/04/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Saige Hill ’15 as she begins a new chapter with CIVIC!
A proud CIVIC Scholars alumna (Class of 2015) and ODU Top 40 Under 40 honoree (Class of 2025), Dr. Hill’s journey is a true full-circle Monarch moment.

With more than a decade of experience in higher education, community engagement, program leadership and partnership development, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy from ODU, she brings a wealth of expertise, leadership and passion back to the CIVIC community.

From CIVIC Scholar alumna to accomplished researcher, community leader and Top 40 Under 40 honoree, Dr. Hill continues to make an impact and represent the Monarch spirit wherever her journey takes her.

Join us in congratulating Saige and wishing her continued success in this exciting new role!

From discovering the library as a child to becoming an acclaimed author, Lamar Giles (B.S. ’01, MFA ’17) has built a car...
09/04/2026

From discovering the library as a child to becoming an acclaimed author, Lamar Giles (B.S. ’01, MFA ’17) has built a career rooted in storytelling, representation and the belief that books can open a world of possibilities.

📖 Read the extended interview with this two-time Monarch on pages 58–59 of Monarch Magazine. https://publications.odu.edu/odu-monarch-magazine-spring-2026

09/03/2026

MONARCH STRONG STARTS AT THE TAILGATE!
Join ODU alumni for the season-opening tailgate before ODU takes on Norfolk State!

🗓 Saturday, Sept. 5
✔ Tailgate: 3–5:30 p.m.
✔ Kickoff: 6 p.m.
✔ Wear: Monarch Strong / CAMO

Walk-ups are welcome! Bring your crew, show your Monarch pride and get the season started right!

👉 RSVP: odualumni.org/Football2026

09/03/2026

This monarch, Ken Ampy, concludes his with a recap of the day as well as talks of his future upgrade with Chamber RVA!

Special shout-out to the Old Dominion University Alumni Association for featuring our CEO for this social media takeover! We are so proud of our boss for receiving Old Dominion University's 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award and cannot wait to see what he does next.

Thanks for tuning in!

09/03/2026

of a busy CEO in action. From one meeting to the next, the day at Astyra Corporation stays moving...and so does Ken. Just a getting to it!

It was an honor to hear from alumna May Salama, M.P.H. ’21, at 's Advanced Degree Luncheon! This Saturday, May will grad...
09/03/2026

It was an honor to hear from alumna May Salama, M.P.H. ’21, at 's Advanced Degree Luncheon! This Saturday, May will graduate with her doctoral degree in health services research with a focus in health policy and management. She will cross the stage as the very first Ph.D. graduate of Old Dominion University’s Joint School of Public Health, in partnership with Norfolk State University.

We are incredibly proud of all she has achieved. Read more about May’s story here: https://www.odu.edu/article/class-of-2025-may-salama-maternal-health-researcher-becomes-old-dominion-universitys-first

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4111 Monarch Way
Norfolk, VA
23508

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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