Old Dominion University News

Over the past decade, dozens of businesses have popped up in Hampton Roads to cater to the military's growing appetite for virtual modeling systems to assist planning and training.

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm, has named Andre Evans, a 20-year veteran of the firm, audit partner in charge of the Virginia business unit.

Hampton Roads' thriving Filipino community is trying to hang onto its rich cultural heritage even as younger generations fully assimilate into American society.

Elkton, MD, June 25, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Phillip G. Farmer, Senior Vice President of UBS, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in financial management.

CAPE CHARLES -- Gwyn Coghill followed a Greenville, N.C., high school friend to the Eastern Shore as a teacher in 1974 after graduating from her hometown-based East Carolina University, and she's been here ever since.

Some 33 institutions in 21 states have been awarded grants totaling $20.4 million from the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program to assist literacy efforts, increase the number of media specialists, and create more diversity in the workplace.

After 40 years, Old Dominion University athletic director Jim Jarrett announced that he will retire in June 2010.

The City Council unanimously agreed Tuesday night to reappoint Billy Cook and name newcomers Karen Jones Squires and Kirk Houston Sr.

Citing education as the key to long-term economic prosperity in the rural 15th District, Del.

Loading... 1 of 3 Marqui Clardy talks about his decision to forego his appeal for robbery Wednesday at the Norfolk jail.

NORFOLK, Va - Cheers, and a toast for a new eatery in Norfolk. The owner, Annette Stone told WAVY.com, "I think Zen is appropriate for this day and time.

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing Tuesday to receive views from residents of the county regarding appointments to three open school board seats, but no one from the public offered any comments.

Judging by how long it took to track John Broderick down for a Q&A, his next two years will be a whirlwind.

Thousands of new jobs are promised for the Peninsula in coming years, and those workers will need someplace to live.

Loading... Robert Y. Sandford, Baptist Campus Minister at Old Dominion University for the past 39 years retired June 5, 2009 on the day that he will also celebrate his birthday.

Faces of the Class of 2009: Here are grads from James Monroe High School, Fredericksburg Academy and Fredericksburg Christian High School Date published: 6/15/2009 WHAT SETS HIM APART: Angus moved from Hong Kong to the United States for high school four years ago at his mother's urging.

What does it all mean? Now that I've got your attention with that profound question, let me narrow the focus to say that I'm talking about the words we hear in a performance.

Plastic water bottles? Gone. State reports printed on paper? No more. Biodiesel fuel? You bet.

Fossil fuels are a limited resource, and the petroleum industry is always on the lookout for ways to extract more useful materials from crude oil.

Speakers: Senior class vice president Jonathan Pingilley; senior class treasurer Julie Reutter; senior class secretary and salutatorian Abigail Burnette; valedictorian Michelle Adams Quotes: "Today signals a new start in our lives," Jessica Stone said.