#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.
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We are proud to introduce Dr. Andrea Paul!!
This event offers an opportunity to engage with Heather Kimball's scholarship and public service work in local governance.
For more information or to register for this event, please visit:
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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!
What is the Hampton Roads Adaptation Forum? A quarterly forum that brings together professionals to facilitate regional coordination, exchange information, and share adaptation and resilience best practices.
Registration is FREE, at: www.eventbrite.com/e/hampton-ro...
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
To learn more about Stanley, see:
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He also worked as Management Intern at the Village of Wilmette, Illinois. Stanley also holds a first-class degree in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Nigeria.
Before joining ODU, Stanley earned his MPA from Northern Illinois University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. At NIU, he worked as an Administrative Specialist at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence and a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Public Administration.
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.
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Read Dr. McDonald's article at: doi.org/10.1080/1471...
Please join us in congratulating Dr. McDonald on this outstanding achievement! 👏💙 #ODU #PublicService #ResearchExcellence
His award-winning article, “Learning from Public Administration Faculty: Emotional Labour, Burnout, and Solutions,” highlights critical challenges facing our field and offers meaningful pathways forward.
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:
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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.
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Public Administration Research Colloquium, sponsored by FGV EAESP and the ODU School of Public Service
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:
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“Her experience gives her firsthand insight into how we can build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Virginia for every family.” – Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger
Dr. Moon earned her Ph.D. in Public Administration & Policy from the School of Public Service at Old Dominion University and continues to advance opportunity, equity, and inclusion for communities across the Commonwealth.
A proud ODU alumna, Dr. Moon brings over 20 years of leadership experience across government, education, and nonprofit sectors. She previously served as Chief Diversity Officer of the U.S. House of Representatives and has led impactful initiatives at Girl Scouts USA .
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 January 9th forum will focus on site-specific resilience plans, strategies, and projects from Isle of Wight County to the City of Virginia Beach.
Registration is free. We hope to see you there!
The Forum brings together government staff, scientific experts, private sector engineers, NGOs representatives, and other stakeholders to facilitate information exchange and share best practices for regional resilience planning for site-level adaptation and flood mitigation.
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:
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We are proud to introduce Dr. Sarah Espinosa!