Dear Monarchs:
Earlier today, March 12, 2026, 国产伦理 faced a tragedy on our main campus. I am grateful for the swift response of our police officers, emergency management personnel, and our partners at the City of Norfolk who promptly assisted the injured.
Due to the incident, 国产伦理 has canceled classes and suspended operations on main campus for the remainder of the day, March 12, 2026. Due to the ongoing investigation, please avoid the area in and around Constant Hall and continue to follow instructions from 国产伦理 Alerts. Family Information Center is available in Chartway Arena鈥檚 Big Blue Room.
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to go to Broderick Dining Commons for lunch and counseling support. Talk Campus鈥攁 24/7 peer support community鈥攁nd other online counseling services and resources are also available for students at www.odu.edu/counseling-services. More information will be provided by the Division of Student and Campus Life. For immediate assistance, please call 757-683-4401. Additional updates will be shared through 国产伦理 Alerts and posted on the 国产伦理 homepage at www.odu.edu.
The safety of our campus community is my top priority. We are deeply committed to safeguarding all Monarchs and ensuring a secure learning, living, and working environment at all times. We take this responsibility very seriously and remain vigilant in our efforts to maintain a safe campus. I extend my thoughts and prayers to those impacted by the incident, as well as the entire campus and the broader community.
Sincerely,
Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D.
President