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).

Some friendships are maintained through texts. Others require four hours, 18 holes, and a healthy amount of trash talk. ...
06/10/2026

Some friendships are maintained through texts. Others require four hours, 18 holes, and a healthy amount of trash talk. The 24th ODUAA Golf Tournament at Riverfront Golf Club.

⛳👀 POV: You told yourself you were just coming to network.....and now you're standing over a 10-foot putt to win braggin...
06/10/2026

⛳👀 POV: You told yourself you were just coming to network.....and now you're standing over a 10-foot putt to win bragging rights.
The 24th ODUAA Golf Tournament at Riverfront Golf Club.

"Chester was best friends with my father-in-law and also actively volunteers with me at the Low Income Tax Clinic here i...
06/09/2026

"Chester was best friends with my father-in-law and also actively volunteers with me at the Low Income Tax Clinic here in Norfolk. Truly Monarch Strong!"
— Steve Sandoval, ODUAA Board Member

Connections like these are what make the Monarch community so special. A conversation at last week's ODUAA Board Social revealed yet another example of how ODU alumni continue to impact one another's lives, both on campus and in the community.

Congratulations to Rector P. Murry Pitts '80 on his reappointment to the Old Dominion University Board of Visitors by Go...
06/08/2026

Congratulations to Rector P. Murry Pitts '80 on his reappointment to the Old Dominion University Board of Visitors by Governor Abigail Spanberger!

A proud Monarch, entrepreneur, and business leader, Murry Pitts earned his B.S. in Criminal Justice from ODU in 1980 and has served on the Board since 2020. As current Rector, he has helped guide the university through transformative milestones, including the integration of Eastern Virginia Medical School and ODU's continued growth as a leading R1 research institution.

From building successful companies and leading global organizations to championing innovation and student success, Murry Pitts' commitment to Old Dominion University continues to make a lasting impact on Monarch Nation.

Thank you, Rector Murry Pitts, for your leadership, service, and dedication to your alma mater.

Meet Sarah Bechtel, '16, a higher education leader whose passion for student success, academic innovation, and lifelong ...
06/08/2026

Meet Sarah Bechtel, '16, a higher education leader whose passion for student success, academic innovation, and lifelong learning is helping shape the future of education.

As Associate Director of Undergraduate Advising & Academic Initiatives for the College of Science Dean's Office at Virginia Tech, Sarah empowers students to reach their full potential while leading initiatives that strengthen the academic experience. A proud Monarch, she earned her M.A. in English from Old Dominion University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Higher Education Leadership.

Through her dedication to leadership, learning, and service, Sarah is making a lasting impact on students and the higher education community.

📖 Learn more about Sarah and her accomplishments: www.odualumni.org/40under40_2026_sbechtel

Congratulations, Sarah, on being named to the ODUAA 40 Under 40 Class of 2026!

Sundaes, smiles, and Monarch pride!Join the DST Monarchs Alumni Chapter for a sweet summer gathering and build your drea...
06/05/2026

Sundaes, smiles, and Monarch pride!
Join the DST Monarchs Alumni Chapter for a sweet summer gathering and build your dream sundae—on us!

📍 Petersburg, VA
📅 June 14 | 3–4:30 p.m.
👉Only 20 spots available!

RSVP by June 12: www.odualumni.org/dsticecream

06/04/2026

Meet Horace "Aaron" Adams, P.E., Technical Director at Military Sealift Command and a proud Monarch making an impact through engineering leadership and service.

With more than 15 years of experience in Naval and Marine Engineering, Aaron leads teams supporting the U.S. Government's Strategic Sealift Fleet while continuing his academic journey as a Ph.D. candidate in Computational Mechanics.

🎥 Hear Aaron share how ODU helped shape his career and what being named to the ODUAA 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 means to him.

📖 Learn more about Aaron: www.odualumni.org/40under40_2026_hadams
Congratulations, Aaron!

Pause. Recharge. Reconnect. Join the Black Alumni Chapter for an evening of self-care, wellness, and fellowship designed...
06/03/2026

Pause. Recharge. Reconnect.
Join the Black Alumni Chapter for an evening of self-care, wellness, and fellowship designed to help you restore balance, invest in your well-being, and connect with fellow Monarchs.

🗓 July 16, 2026 | 7–9 PM
📍 Urban District Market, Charlotte, NC
🎟️ Free to attend. Registration required.
Register today: www.odualumni.org/bacjoy

06/02/2026

Introducing the ODUAA 40 Under 40 Class of 2026!
Today, we proudly celebrate 40 extraordinary Monarchs whose achievements, leadership, innovation, and service are making an impact across industries, communities, and around the world.

From entrepreneurs and researchers to healthcare professionals, educators, public servants, and business leaders, this year's honorees represent the best of us—demonstrating excellence, perseverance, and a commitment to making a difference. Their stories remind us that leadership is not measured by age, but by the lives we touch, the challenges we overcome, and the impact we leave behind.

The ODUAA 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 represents the best of us—and the future of what is possible.
Join us in congratulating these remarkable alumni and celebrating their accomplishments.
🔗 View the complete Class of 2026: www.odualumni.org/40under40_2026

Forty leaders. Forty stories. One Monarch legacy.

Ice Cream + Community Service = The Perfect Summer Sunday!The ODU Peninsula Alumni Chapter invites you to an Ice Cream S...
05/29/2026

Ice Cream + Community Service = The Perfect Summer Sunday!
The ODU Peninsula Alumni Chapter invites you to an Ice Cream Social & Seasoning Drive on June 14 at Bean's Ice Cream in Poquoson.

Bring a donation of new, unopened seasonings to support Claus-Cares and local families facing food insecurity, then enjoy an afternoon of scoops, smiles, and Monarch memories.

🗓June 14, 2026 | 1–3 PM
📍 Bean's Ice Cream, Poquoson
Free to attend • RSVP by June 13
🔗 www.odualumni.org/icecream26

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4111 Monarch Way
Norfolk, VA
23508

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