Old Dominion University

Virginia is experiencing a surge in tick-borne illnesses, including alpha-gal syndrome. The article explores whether Old Dominion University’s 'tick robot' could help address the issue.

An independent report from law firm Cooley LLP recommended Old Dominion University (ODU) improve campus safety, emergency response, and threat assessment after a May 12 shooting at the university killed an employee and injured students. The report concluded the attack by Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who had a prior conviction for attempting to aid the Islamic State group, was 'unpreventable' and highlighted gaps in ODU's knowledge of his criminal history. ODU pledged to implement security upgrades and process improvements.

Old Dominion University released an independent post-action report following a campus shooting on March 12 that killed an ROTC instructor and injured two others. The report recommends safety changes in response to the incident.

Three suspects were arrested in the Philippines for the killing of a marine biologist and ODU professor, Kent Carpenter, at his home in Sibulan, Negros Oriental province.

Kenya Chapman, accused of providing a gun to the Old Dominion University terrorism suspect, plans to plead guilty. She intends to admit to selling a firearm to Mohamed Jalloh, who is linked to the ODU terrorism case.

Kent E. Carpenter, a marine biologist at Old Dominion University, was killed in the Philippines. University President Brian Hemphill informed students and staff about his death via email.

American marine biologist Kent Carpenter was shot dead by three masked men during a robbery at his home in the central Philippines. He was a professor at Old Dominion University and had worked with Silliman University on marine research. Police are investigating the motive and identifying the attackers.

Accomack is expanding childcare services with the help of Old Dominion University's Minus 9 to 5 program, which will support six home-based childcare centers in the Eastern Shore community.

Old Dominion University will begin construction on a $250 million Engineering and Arts building ahead of its 100th anniversary.

Ticks are spreading to new regions and bringing new threats, particularly during summertime. William Brangham discussed the issue with Holly Gaff, a mathematical ecologist at Old Dominion University who studies ticks.

A vehicle crashed onto a sidewalk on Old Dominion University's campus in Norfolk, Virginia, causing injuries. Norfolk Police responded to a single-vehicle collision that hit a building on Monarch Way Monday afternoon.

ODU’s president, Brian Hemphill, received a 5-year contract extension, extending his leadership through 2032 despite a 'no confidence' vote from the faculty senate.

An Army ROTC instructor at Old Dominion University was killed by a gunman who entered a classroom and opened fire, with cadets crediting their training for their response. The instructor, Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, was described as a heroic figure who sacrificed his life to protect students, while cadets used medical and tactical skills to assist the wounded and confront the shooter.

ROTC cadets at Old Dominion University subdued an ISIS-linked active shooter during a class, killing him and saving lives. The incident involved a former ISIS supporter, Mohamed Jalloh, who fatally shot professor Brandon Shah before being neutralized by students.

A cadet tribute at Old Dominion University honors an officer who died while stopping a shooter on campus. A makeshift memorial was set up outside Constant Hall on March 16, 2026, in Norfolk, Va.

Kenya Mcchell Chapman appeared in federal court charged with illegally dealing firearms without a license in connection with a March 12 shooting at Old Dominion University. Chapman is also charged with three counts of making false statements during firearm purchases. The charges relate to the illegal sale of the firearm used in the ODU campus shooting.