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President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., takes a photo after the Senior Toast with soon-to-be graduate and fraternity brother Malyk Logan. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
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¹ú²úÂ×Àí became one of only four winners of a 2021 Excellence in Counterintelligence award from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) during a Nov. 30 reception at the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC). The honor – the highest accolade awarded by the federal government in counterintelligence – places ¹ú²úÂ×Àí among the best in the nation, working to protect sensitive information from foreign adversaries. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
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¹ú²úÂ×Àí President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., announced plans for a School of Data Science and an expanded baseball facility during his first State of the University address, which he delivered Friday at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
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The inaugural "Monarchs Give Back" community service project launches an annual effort to highlight the University's commitment to partner with the Hampton Roads community. The initiative, started by President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., coincides with events celebrating the ninth president's inauguration. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
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¹ú²úÂ×Àí commemorated the inauguration of President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., during Homecoming weekend with a historic investiture ceremony. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
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¹ú²úÂ×Àí announced the formal launch of a five-year, $500 million campaign to raise money for scholarships, research, campus improvements and faculty recruitment. The University says it's already almost halfway to its fundraising goal. ¹ú²úÂ×Àí President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., announced the campaign on Oct. 20 during an alumni dinner. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
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Homecoming 2022 was filled with fun events that brought the Monarch family back to campus. From left, President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D.; First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D.; Tamaya Mozell; London Hall; Demetre South; Caitlyn Kidd and Big Blue. Mozell and Hall are the 2022 Royal Court selections. Photo Nicholas Clark/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
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Cee Cee Tucker was honored at a Ted Constant Convocation Center retirement party on May 25. President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., announced the creation of a scholarship fund in her name, drawing a standing ovation. He also presented her with the first Presidential Medallion for Distinguished Service recipient. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
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Actress Angela Bassett speaks at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Class of 2022 graduation. Angela Bassett, known for roles in "Black Panther," "What's Love Got to Do with It," and many other films and shows, serves as keynote speaker at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's commencement. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
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During a joint meeting, the presidents of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, Norfolk State University and Eastern Virginia Medical School signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the commonwealth's first School of Public Health. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
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President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., takes a photo with two students after an open forum for students in Webb Center. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
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Former Old Dominion women's basketball All-American Nancy Lieberman, who led the Monarchs to two national titles and is one of the nation's most well-known women's sports figures, is recognized during a timeout at an ¹ú²úÂ×Àí football game. Photo courtesy ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Athletics.
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The Monarchs made a big splash in their debut as a member of the Sun Belt Conference and spoiled the debut of Hokies coach Brent Pry. He was coaching against a longtime colleague at Vanderbilt and Penn State, Ricky Rahne. When it was over, as they had in 2018 when the Monarchs knocked off the then-No. 13 Hokies 49-35.
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Andy Wallach and Cynthia Faschini are all smiles after receiving an award at a reception in their honor. The couple's donation of $2 million will fund the therapy clinic in the new Health Sciences Building. The clinic will be named the Faschini Wallach Center for Restorative Therapies and will open summer of 2023. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
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Nearly 2,000 ¹ú²úÂ×Àí bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students attended ceremonies on Dec. 17 at Chartway Arena. Photo Nicholas Clark/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., takes a photo after the Senior Toast with soon-to-be graduate and fraternity brother Malyk Logan. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí became one of only four winners of a 2021 Excellence in Counterintelligence award from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) during a Nov. 30 reception at the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC). The honor – the highest accolade awarded by the federal government in counterintelligence – places ¹ú²úÂ×Àí among the best in the nation, working to protect sensitive information from foreign adversaries. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., announced plans for a School of Data Science and an expanded baseball facility during his first State of the University address, which he delivered Friday at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
The inaugural "Monarchs Give Back" community service project launches an annual effort to highlight the University's commitment to partner with the Hampton Roads community. The initiative, started by President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D., coincides with events celebrating the ninth president's inauguration. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí commemorated the inauguration of President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., during Homecoming weekend with a historic investiture ceremony. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí announced the formal launch of a five-year, $500 million campaign to raise money for scholarships, research, campus improvements and faculty recruitment. The University says it's already almost halfway to its fundraising goal. ¹ú²úÂ×Àí President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., announced the campaign on Oct. 20 during an alumni dinner. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
Homecoming 2022 was filled with fun events that brought the Monarch family back to campus. From left, President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D.; First Lady Marisela Rosas Hemphill, Ph.D.; Tamaya Mozell; London Hall; Demetre South; Caitlyn Kidd and Big Blue. Mozell and Hall are the 2022 Royal Court selections. Photo Nicholas Clark/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
Cee Cee Tucker was honored at a Ted Constant Convocation Center retirement party on May 25. President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., announced the creation of a scholarship fund in her name, drawing a standing ovation. He also presented her with the first Presidential Medallion for Distinguished Service recipient. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
Actress Angela Bassett speaks at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Class of 2022 graduation. Angela Bassett, known for roles in "Black Panther," "What's Love Got to Do with It," and many other films and shows, serves as keynote speaker at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's commencement. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
During a joint meeting, the presidents of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, Norfolk State University and Eastern Virginia Medical School signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the commonwealth's first School of Public Health. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., takes a photo with two students after an open forum for students in Webb Center. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
Former Old Dominion women's basketball All-American Nancy Lieberman, who led the Monarchs to two national titles and is one of the nation's most well-known women's sports figures, is recognized during a timeout at an ¹ú²úÂ×Àí football game. Photo courtesy ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Athletics.
The Monarchs made a big splash in their debut as a member of the Sun Belt Conference and spoiled the debut of Hokies coach Brent Pry. He was coaching against a longtime colleague at Vanderbilt and Penn State, Ricky Rahne. When it was over, as they had in 2018 when the Monarchs knocked off the then-No. 13 Hokies 49-35.
Andy Wallach and Cynthia Faschini are all smiles after receiving an award at a reception in their honor. The couple's donation of $2 million will fund the therapy clinic in the new Health Sciences Building. The clinic will be named the Faschini Wallach Center for Restorative Therapies and will open summer of 2023. Photo Chuck Thomas/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
Nearly 2,000 ¹ú²úÂ×Àí bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students attended ceremonies on Dec. 17 at Chartway Arena. Photo Nicholas Clark/¹ú²úÂ×Àí.