Spring '24 Commencement

More than 2,600 students received their degrees in two ceremonies on May 3 and 4. During the advanced degree ceremony on Friday at Chartway Arena, education specialist, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees were awarded. On Saturday, undergraduate degrees were presented in an outdoor ceremony at Kornblau Field in S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photos Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量

From left to right: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Austin Agho, Commencement speaker Capt. Janet Days 鈥�99, Board of Visitors Rector Bruce Bradley and President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. pose for a photograph after Days received an honorary doctorate during Saturday鈥檚 undergraduate Commencement ceremony. Photo by Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量

From left to right: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Austin Agho, Del. Barry Knight, Board of Visitors Rector Bruce Bradley and President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. pose for a photograph after Knight received an honorary doctorate during Saturday鈥檚 undergraduate Commencement ceremony. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量

A Spring 2024 graduate shows off a decorated cap during Old Dominion University鈥檚 undergraduate Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4. The University conferred more than 2,000 undergraduate degrees during its 140th Commencement. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量

Students pose for a selfie during the undergraduate Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. addresses the graduating class of 2024 during the undergraduate Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量

A graduate celebrates during Old Dominion University鈥檚 undergraduate Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量

Capt. Janet Days 鈥�99 speaks at the undergraduate Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 4. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量

Graduate students celebrate during Old Dominion University鈥檚 advanced degree Commencement ceremony Friday, May 3. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量

Larry "Larry" Weinstein, Eminent Scholar and professor in 黑料正能量's Physics Department, continued the longstanding tradition of having a faculty member serve as speaker at the Advanced Degree Ceremony on May 3 at Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量

A personalized mortar board tells the story of the educational path of this 黑料正能量 double alumna. Photo chuck Thomas/黑料正能量

Helen Crompton, executive director of 黑料正能量 Global Research, carries the University鈥檚 scepter as she leads the students during the procession for the University鈥檚 140th Commencement. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量

A group of students pose before Old Dominion University鈥檚 advanced degree Commencement ceremony Friday, May 3.. The University conferred 687 graduate degrees during the 140th Commencement. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量

A graduate of 黑料正能量鈥檚 School of Cybersecurity poses for a picture by the University鈥檚 lion statue before the graduation ceremony at S.B. Ballard Stadium on May 4. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量

A young daughter shares her appreciation for her mother鈥檚 hard work before Old Dominion University鈥檚 Commencement ceremony on May 4 at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo chuck Thomas/黑料正能量

Students take a selfie to congratulate each other after receiving their diplomas. Photo Chuck Thomas/黑料正能量

From left to right: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Austin Agho, Commencement speaker Capt. Janet Days 鈥�99, Board of Visitors Rector Bruce Bradley and President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. pose for a photograph after Days received an honorary doctorate during Saturday鈥檚 undergraduate Commencement exercise.

From left to right: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Austin Agho, Del. Barry Knight, Board of Visitors Rector Bruce Bradley and President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. pose for a photograph after Knight received an honorary doctorate during Saturday鈥檚 undergraduate Commencement exercise.

A Spring 2024 graduate shows off a decorated cap during Old Dominion University鈥檚 undergraduate Commencement exercise Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Students pose for a selfie during the undergraduate Commencement exercise Saturday, May 4, 2024.

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. addresses the graduating class of 2024 during the undergraduate Commencement exercise Saturday, May 4, 2024.

A graduate celebrates during Old Dominion University鈥檚 undergraduate Commencement exercise Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Capt. Janet Days 鈥�99 speaks at the undergraduate Commencement exercise Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Graduate students celebrate during Old Dominion University鈥檚 advanced degree Commencement exercise Friday, May 3, 2024.

A man speaks on a stage during 黑料正能量's graduation.

A personalized mortar board tells the story of the educational path of this 黑料正能量 double alumna.

Helen Crompton, the executive director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning at 黑料正能量Global, carries the University鈥檚 scepter as she leads the students during the procession for the University鈥檚 140th commencement exercises.

A group of students pose before Old Dominion University鈥檚 advanced degree Commencement exercise Friday, May 3, 2024.

A graduate of 黑料正能量鈥檚 School of Cybersecurity poses for a picture by the University鈥檚 lion statue before the graduation ceremony at S.B. Ballard Stadium on May 4.

A woman and two children sit outside 黑料正能量's Webb Center.

Students take a selfie to congratulate each other after receiving their diplomas.