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Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ODU launches a coffee blend with Town Center Cold Pressed
Old Dominion University has added another licensed consumable to its portfolio. On April 3, ODU released Monarch Morning Roast, a signature coffee blend, in partnership with Town Center Cold Pressed. The dark roast includes Indonesian Sumatra and Colombian beans, giving it notes of chocolate, almond and caramel. Mike Vecchione, Cold Pressed's head roaster and director of coffee and sales, said in a news release that the blend balances complexity and smoothness. Monarch fans and java drinkers can get 12-ounce bags for $19.99 at Cold Pressed locations in Norfolk and Virginia Beach and at the ODU bookstore. They're also available online at A percentage of sales helps support student scholarships. Since 2023, ODU products have generated more than $17,000 in royalties and $443,000 in total sales, ODU said in the release. They include the Big Blue Smash Burger at Ghost Kitchen in Norfolk, New Realm's ODU Golden Ale, and Big Blue Q and Big Blue Belly Rub from The Dirty Buffalo. The university plans to expand the coffee to convenience and grocery stores. Rekaya Gibson, 757-295-8809,
Miami Herald
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU basketball star headed to ODU
Ketron Shaw, one of the most talented players in HBCU basketball, is headed to Old Dominion former Winston-Salem State and Maryland Eastern Shore guard announced his commitment to ODU. Ketron "KC" Shaw, a Charlotte, NC native, emerged as a standout figure in HBCU basketball, showcasing a remarkable journey from Division II to Division I prominence. Lightly recruited as a senior at Mooresville High School, Shaw didn't have any Division I offers before graduating in 2022. Beginning his collegiate career at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), Shaw contributed to the Rams' 2023 CIAA Championship as a freshman starter. In his sophomore year, he elevated his performance, averaging 10.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, solidifying his role as a key player. In 2024, following head coach Cleo Hill Jr.'s move to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), Shaw transferred to the Division I HBCU program, bringing along his younger brother, Kyrell. At UMES, Shaw quickly adapted, leading the team with averages of 18 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. His scoring prowess was evident as he surpassed 20 points in half of his 28 appearances, including a career-high 30-point game against - Old Dominion. His outstanding performance earned him third-team All-MEAC honors, but he was a highly sought after player in the NCAA transfer just months after having a breakout game against ODU, he's now going to be playing there. The post HBCU basketball star headed to ODU appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nontraditional students ‘hold great promise' for ODU
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Nontraditional students 'hold great promise' for Old Dominion University, president Brian Hemphill said as he outlined shared challenges among the country's colleges and universities while focusing on targeted improvements and growing revenue sources. 'Nontraditional students hold great promise for the University, and we must recognize they are juggling a lot of different responsibilities,' Hemphill said. 'They are full-time employees, they're part-time employees, they're parents, they're caregivers. Some of them may be retirees and trying to reenter the workforce, but they've joined the college ranks to reskill and upskill.' The traditional college-aged student population is down, with estimates showing 15% fewer 18-year-olds by 2039, with about 41 million Americans having completed some college but are without degrees. Hemphill said ODU, in its 95th year, is thus focused on trying to attract and retain students by adapting to serve them better. With a growing number of undergraduates over 23-years-old, that adapting will have to include, he said, flexible learning options. The university plans to expand its skills-based learning initiatives to align with the needs of leading industries, requiring it to adapt technologically. 'Some have said that the future of work is a race between technology and education, and I agree with that,' Hemphill said. 'Simply put, as technology advances, administrators and faculty should consider the delivery of education, because we must anticipate and prepare for this digital world that bridges education and the workforce.' With online education the fastest-growing market in education, Hemphill said the university is a leader in digital education and is committed to digital innovation through AI-driven and adaptive learning models that use augmented and virtual reality. The university recently introduced a custom chatbot — Monarch Mind — to enhance learning and streamline administrative tasks, he said. 'Students in 2025, whether we like it or not, expect something different,' Hemphill said. 'They want AI-powered tools that help them study more effectively. They want to be provided instant feedback and even emotional support.' Hemphill said AI will help automate administrative tasks for professors, lecturers and staff to allow them more time with students, and they can use augmented and virtual reality to provide immersive learning experiences, citing areas such as healthcare, engineering and business. ODU's president is also prioritizing alternative funding sources, saying the university will strategically make investments in research, non-credit instruction, ancillary services, clinical operations and growing its online education platform. He said by focusing on student success and diversifying its revenue sources, while improving online learning and 'elevating the digital experience,' ODU can position itself well for the long-term. Hemphill said his points of emphasis for the university are among the shared challenges of universities nationwide: enrollment, student success, increasing numbers of lifelong learners, a growing demand for skills-based education, expanding online learning, increased use of AI and growing funding sources. 'As we are only five years away from starting a second century of continued operations, growing impact and profound contributions,' Hemphill said, 'we have so much promise as doers and dreamers. As doers, what will the next five years look like? As dreamers, what will our second hundred years reveal?' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Local political science expert weighs in on a third Trump term
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — President Donald Trump keeps teasing the possibility of running for a third term as president. The 22nd amendment states, 'no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.' Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term as president President Donald Trump told reporters over the weekend that he is 'not joking' about seeking a third term. He implied that there are other methods to getting him into the oval office for a third time. Trump says he's 'not joking' about a third term. Republicans insist he is It is a long shot, but ODU political science professor Jesse Richman said it is technically possible 'There are three possibilities, I think,' Richman. 'One is that he's thinking about a constitutional amendment.' The President would need support from two thirds of both the Senate and House, along with three quarters of the U.S. states to abolish the 22nd amendment. It is theoretically possible, but not practical. Another method would be to run as vice president. 'Potentially, a president could run as vice president and hope that the new president would be willing to step aside to allow the V.P. to resume significant power in the office, but ultimately be completely at the will of the president,' Richman said. There would likely be a national debate over how the text is interpreted — if 'elected' also means serve. Adding to this, the 12th amendment states, 'no person constitutionally ineligible' to be president can be vice president. Another way to get in would be to simply run for president anyway and test the enforcement of our constitution. 'I think it's unlikely with the current composition of the court, that there would be sufficient votes to allow a third election by the president,' Richman said. 'The best hope for the president would be… the court in some way passing responsibility to other institutions to enforce the 22nd Amendment, and then perhaps… pressure sufficient being brought to bear on those institutions to get them to go along with Trump.' Richman said teasing a third term could be a political strategy to avoid lame duck status during his final term as president. Republican Senate Majority leader John Thune said earlier this week, he thinks the president is 'messing with' his opponents by saying he is not joking about a third term. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ODU to hold public forum on proposed tuition, fee increase
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — In Norfolk, Old Dominion University (ODU) is set to host a public forum to discuss a proposed tuition and fee increase. Set to begin in the fall, the proposed increase ranges between 0 to 6.99% and affects both in-state and out-of-state undergraduate students. It is meant to reflect the university's accessibility and affordability commitment with the additional revenue being used for programs such as: STEM-H degree production investment, faculty services, facility operations, technological infrastructure and strategic initiatives, a release states. Before making a final decision, the ODU Board of Visitors is holding a public forum on April 10. In accordance to Section 23.1-307 of the Code of Virginia and Board Policy 1106, Public Comment on Undergraduate Tuition and Mandatory Fee Increases, the forum provides a chance for the university to present their proposed reasoning, while also being able to hear from the public. Following the presentation, Board of Visitors Members will be answering the audience's questions and concerns. In order to comment, a request must be made beforehand. Requests are on a first-come, first-serve basis and must be made by April 9 at 10 a.m. To make a request, email ODU's Director of Board Relations and Executive Operations, Mary Jo Karlis, at mkarlis@ The forum is set to be held in the university's Board Room of the Broderick Dining Commons from 2-3:30 p.m. For more information regarding the forum and proposal, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
