Provost Brian K. Payne, Ph.D., regularly provides division updates and shares the accomplishments of Old Dominion University's outstanding faculty on this page. With each message from Provost Payne, you will find important news, well-deserved recognition of faculty scholarship and more.
"A Message from the Provost" helps you stay connected with the projects shaping our academic community and strengthening our institution.
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Posted September 26, 2026
President Hemphill’s Forward-Focused leadership continues to elevate and enhance our institution in ways that manifest abundance across multiple domains. Read Full Provost's Message ▶
Archived Messages
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End of Semester Reflection - A Picture Says 1,000 Words
Celebrating Faculty Excellence
Commitment to Forward-Focused Digital Transformation
An Update on Leadership Development Training
A Forward-Focused Message from the Provost & Chair of the Faculty Senate
A Message From the Provost: Forward-Focused Digital Transformation Initiative
Centennial Cluster Initiative: Recent Successes and Future Efforts