Our faculty are helping shape conversations about the people who make public service possible. Our faculty shape conversations about public service. ODU School of Public Service Professor Thomas Bryer is featured in Sierra Magazine discussing the vital role volunteers play in caring for public lands

A new year brings new opportunities to connect, learn, lead, and make a difference. At ODU’s School of Public Service, we’re excited to welcome our students back and support you as you pursue your education, strengthen your community, and gain real-world experience.

Join us for the ODU School of Public Service Student & Alumni Reception! Reconnect with fellow Monarchs and enjoy an evening of conversation with students, alumni, faculty, and friends. 📅 August 20, 2026 ⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m. 📍 Scholarship Lounge, Foreman Field RSVP at tinyurl.com/ODUReception

Please meet Dr. Shannon McBride-Lewis! Dr. McBride-Lewis successfully defended her dissertation today, titled "Public Participation in Community Redevelopment Agencies." Congratulations to Dr. McBride-Lewis!!

Congratulations to Meg Jones! Meg is the recipient of the 2026 Professional Staff Award from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration!

Congratulations to Henry Attivor and Nick Horton on their outstanding achievements! Henry has been recognized as the Outstanding Student in the MPA program. Nick is the recipient of the Wolfgang Pindur Award, which recognizes a strong commitment to applied research in local government.

Were you hoping to come to the joint SECOPA - NECOPA conference? Fear not! The deadline to submit your proposal has been extended to May 29th! Read the CFP and submit your proposals at www.secopa2026.com or www.necopa2026.com

***UPDATED TIME*** Join us for our research colloquium this Thursday, May 7th at 3:00 PM EST

Join us on May 7th for our last research colloquium of the year! Join the colloquium at: tinyurl.com/FGVODU

We are excited to release the call for proposals for the joint SECOPA-NECOPA! Hosted by the ODU School of Public Service, the conference will take place from September 17-19, 2026 in Norfolk, VA. Read the CFP and submit your proposals at www.secopa2026.com

#Give2ODU Day is in full swing and the School of Public Service has a donation challenge for the Lombard Scholarship for Public Service! All contributions go directly to providing scholarships for our students. support.odu.edu/give2odu-day...

We are proud to introduce Dr. Andrea Paul!!

The School of Public Service's Alumni Chapter is hosting a special virtual panel. In recognition of Women's History Month, Haiwai'i County Council Member for District 1, Heather Kimball, will present her research on the topic of "integrating indigenous legal systems within U.S. local government."

We are proud to introduce Dr. Christopher Gerry!

Join us for the Spring 2026 Hampton Roads Adaptation Forum. April 3rd from 9am-2pm Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center, Suffolk, VA Theme: Emergency Communications and Messaging

Meet Stanley Peter Anukwuocha! Stanley is a doctoral student in Public Administration and Policy at Old Dominion University’s School of Public Service, where he serves as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant. His research focuses on motivation and human resource management in public service.

Don't forget to join the ODU School of Public Service and the FGV Brazil - EAESP today for our research colloquium! The colloquium takes place at 2pm EST. Join in the fun and conversation at: lnkd.in/e4DtJfgh

The Old Dominion University School of Public Service is proud to celebrate Dr. Bruce McDonald on receiving the Rosemary O’Leary Award for Best Article on Women and Public Administration from the International Research Society for Public Management.

We are excited to release the call for proposals for the joint SECOPA-NECOPA Conference! Hosted by the ODU School of Public Service, the conference will take place from September 17-19, 2026 in Norfolk, VA. Read the CFP and submit your proposals at www.secopa2026.com or www.necopa2026.com

Join the ODU School of Public Service and the FGV EAESP on March 5th for its research colloquium! To join in the fun and conversation, register at: lnkd.in/e4DtJfgh

A new study by Kaelan Boyd, a Ph.D. candidate in the @spsodu.bsky.social, examines the social equity of municipal decisions that were made using priority-based budgeting. The study appears in @journalpa.bsky.social. doi.org/10.1111/padm...

The public administration research colloquium held by the ODU School of Public Service and the FGV Brazil EAESP will take place on March 5th and May 7th! To join in the fun and conversation, register at: odu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The School of Public Service is proud to celebrate Sesha Joi Moon, PhD , who has been appointed by Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger as Virginia’s next Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and a wonderful 2026!

From all of us at the ODU School of Public Service, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season! As we look back on a year of dedication to our community, we are grateful for your support. May your holidays be filled with peace, rest, and happiness.

The ODU School of Public Service is working with The Institute for Coastal Adaptation & Resilience and the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission to organize the next Hampton Roads Adaptation Forum. The forum is on January 9, 2026. Register for the Forum here: lnkd.in/eae8s_nv

Don't forget to join in for today's research colloquium held by the ODU School of Public Service and the Fundação Getulio Vargas EAESP! To join in the fun and conversation, register at: lnkd.in/ek5gzsHz

We are proud to introduce Dr. Sarah Espinosa!

Stay connected, stay informed, and don’t miss a moment! Visit our calendar to see what’s coming up and join us as we learn, lead, and serve together: www.odu.edu/public-servi...

At the ODU School of Public Service, we believe research is for the communities who call the coast home. That’s why we’re so proud of one of our very own, Wie Yusuf, Ph.D., whose work connects science, policy, and community in the face of rising seas and changing tides. tinyurl.com/bdz2h247

Wie Yusuf, Ph.D., Pursues Paths to Coastal Resilience While Building Community

By Joy Vann  With shorelines shaped by the winds and tides of the Chesapeake Bay and the Elizabeth River, Old Dominion University is uniquely situated to tell a story of transformation and…

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