The Art of Silence: a Sculpture + ASL Collaboration

March 27, 2026

Led by School of Art professor John von Bergen and American Sign Language (ASL) professor Roxanne Dummett, The Art of Silence explores communication through collaboration. Over the last academic year, visual art, design, and ASL students came together in a series of workshops, transforming ASL gestures into plaster hand casts that speak without sound. Read more...
The Future Classroom

March 24, 2026

Dean Ingrid Guerra-López joins President Gregory Washington to discuss the future of education in a rapidly changing world. Read more...
Old Dominion University’s Center for Educational Innovation and Opportunity Features ACCESS Academy in its 2025-2026 Mid-Year Report of Virginia Lab Schools

March 20, 2026

Across Virginia, college partnership lab schools are taking shape as a coordinated effort to strengthen education through partnerships and innovation. At the mid-point of the 2025-2026 academic year, ACCESS Academy early results point to strong student engagement, meaningful college credit earned before graduation, and high-performance in academically rigorous coursework. Read more...