Old Dominion University Secures President Hemphill’s Visionary Leadership Through 2032 Following a Five-Year Tenure of Historic Milestones Marked By Transformational Impact and Growing Success

NORFOLK, VA., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Old Dominion University Board of Visitors today announced a formal contract extension for President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., securing his steadfast leadership of the institution through 2032. The extension reflects the Board’s unwavering confidence in President Hemphill’s visionary leadership and recognizes one of the most consequential periods of advancement, growth and transformation in Old Dominion University’s history.