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Old Dominion University / Steven Bookman and Jessica Ritchie ; foreword by Pres. John R. Broderick.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bookman, Steven, author.
- Ritchie, Jessica, author.
- Series:
- Campus history series.
- Campus history series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Old Dominion University--History--Pictorial works.
- Old Dominion University.
- Virginia--History.
- Virginia.
- Old Dominion University--History.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (220 pages).
- Place of Publication:
- Charleston, South Carolina : Arcadia Publishing, 2017.
- Summary:
- The story of Old Dominion University began during one of the most uncertain times in American history. In 1930, as the country sank deeper into the Great Depression, the College of William and Mary opened a two-year extension school in nearby Norfolk, Virginia, to provide affordable, quality education to the community. Embracing its founding spirit of innovation, the school rapidly evolved into an independent, four-year college and adopted Virginia's nickname "Old Dominion." As the country transformed during the 1960s, so did the college, and by 1969, it had progressed into a dynamic public university. Now with over 250 academic programs, nine colleges, and approximately 25, 000 students representing over 100 countries, Old Dominion University continues to pride itself on forward-thinking research, inclusiveness, and strategic partnerships.
- Contents:
- The start of something big
- Evolution of a campus
- The Monarch way of life
- A mission of diversity and inclusion
- Emphasis on academics and innovation
- Monarch madness
- Community matters
- A thriving arts village
- Legacy of leadership.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781439662366
- 1439662363
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