ODU Strome College of Business

Kinda chic to study at ODU’s Strome College of Business

It’s Virginia Intern Day! Internships and work-based learning are an excellent way to apply classroom knowledge, make connections and refine your career focus. Just ask Seth Smith (B.S. ‘25). With support from Strome and the Monarch Internship and Co-Op Office, he held six internships after coming to ODU and now works at a startup in Washington, D.C. Read more about Smith and the power of internships at the link in our bio.

Exciting news! The Strome College of Business Master of Business Administration Program has been named a Top 50 Online MBA Program for 2027 by The Princeton Review, coming in at No. 22 on the list.

The ranking celebrates the online MBA program's "outstanding advising and highly professional, responsive faculty" and its "technology-forward program building management and leadership skills."

Congratulations, MBA team, on this recognition!

Congratulations to Kaitlyn James, an alumnus of Strome's Master of Public Administration program, who has been recognized as one of ODU Alumni Association's 40 Under 40. She is the deputy director of budget for the City of Virginia Beach, and she also contributes to the MPA Advisory Board. We're proud you're a Business Monarch, Kaitlyn!

Meet Kaitlyn James, ’12, ’14, a public service leader dedicated to strengthening her community through strategic leadership and civic engagement.

A two-time Monarch, Kaitlyn serves as the Deputy Director of Budget for the City of Virginia Beach, helping guide the city’s financial planning and long-term success. She also gives back to her alma mater as a member of the ODU Master of Public Administration Advisory Board and has spent the past eight years inspiring future leaders as a Girl Scout Troop Leader.

Through her commitment to public service, leadership, and community involvement, Kaitlyn exemplifies the spirit of the ODUAA 40 Under 40 Class of 2026.

📖 Learn more about Kaitlyn: www.odualumni.org/40under40_2026_kjames

Congratulations, Kaitlyn!

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Where will you be “planted” this summer, Business Monarchs? Do you have an internship? Are you studying abroad? Or are you lucky enough to see these campus blooms every day this summer? Let us know for a chance to be featured in upcoming social media content.

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Big congratulations to the Class of 2026. We’re just getting started. 🎓💙👏

Old Dominion University will celebrate more than 3,000 students during its 144th Commencement this weekend. Graduates, you did it!

To our Business Monarchs and soon-to-be alumni of the Strome College of Business, we are endlessly proud of your accomplishments, your sacrifices and your strength.

We know you will go on to do great things; and how do we know that? Because we've already seen what you can do during your time here.

For some last-minute details and reminders, check out: https://www.odu.edu/article/heres-what-you-need-to-know-for-old-dominion-universitys-spring-2026-commencement