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You at ODU
At ODU, your classmates and professors will know you by name. Trust us, you won’t just be a number.
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Service and Mission at ODU
You'll find plenty of ways to give back while at ODU, including Make a Difference Day, blood drives, food drives, service mission trips to places like Haiti and Appalachia, and local service opportunities.
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Being a Panther

Ohio Dominican University student Alexis Young shares how her experiences and relationships at ODU have helped her prepare for an exciting and successful career in the Public Relations and Marketing Communications industry.

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