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What is know known as Old Dominion University was founded by the College of William and Mary as an extension to their school.
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The school was grandted independence from the College of William and Mary as Old Dominion College.
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Margaret Simmons becomes the first African American student to earn a degree.
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During President James L. Bugg Jr. tenure the school articulates its mission to be known as an urban university.
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ODU becomes the first university in Virginia to award women's athletic scholarships.
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ODU establishes an interdisciplinary doctoral program with Easten Virginia Medical School.
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ODu opens it's first off-campus site.
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ODU launches its pioneering TELETECHNET distance learning program.
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A majestic lion statue is unveiled on Founders' Day in front of Webb Center.
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John Broderick becomes the eighth presdient of ODU, and is the current president.
