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Capturing the World

It's safe to say that the organizers of the Office of International Programs' first International Photography Competition were thrilled with the response they received. The contest attracted entries from 49 people-including faculty, staff, students and alumni. From South Africa's Cape of Good Hope to the Great Wall in China, and Australia to Peru, the images captured the beauty and culture of many distant lands.

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Engineering Pioneers

ODU graduates are the country's first class of undergraduate modeling, simulation and visualization (MSVE) engineering students.

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Finishing in 4

Want to Finish in 4? Finish in 4 is an ODU initiative to ensure students are on the right track to complete their degrees in 4 years.

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Widen the Possibilities

Whether you attend ODU or another school, taking summer classes is easy. For those attending other institutions, classes easily transfer. With over 2,400 course offerings, you can enhance your education with ODU's summer studies.

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Congratulating Success

Congratulations to the ODU Class of 2013 who celebrated its achievements during the spring commencement exercises.

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Ranking High

The Darden College of Education has ranked 65th in the nation in the U.S. News & World Report's 2014 edition of Best Graduate Schools.

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Serving the Community

ODU has once again been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for "exemplary" commitments to service and civic engagement.

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Approximately 25% of ODU students are military affiliated. We host extremely active programs to prepare young men and women to be officers.

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ODU offers a globally active faculty, strong support services, a large and diverse international community, and accessible opportunities to study, intern and serve abroad.

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ODU aims to assist all students with disabilities in the pursuit of their educational objectives in a supportive atmosphere that promotes self-reliance.

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