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AI @ Old Dominion

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Last updated
July 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM

Summary

  • Old Dominion University (ODU) has shown increasing adoption and innovation in AI, progressing from research contributions in medical AI in 2023 through launching AI-powered platforms and enterprise chatbots by early 2025, with significant legislative support in Virginia.
  • Key initiatives include the creation of MonarchMind, an exclusive enterprise chatbot deployed for faculty and staff, and frameworks integrating AI for societal impact, highlighting ODU's focus on enhancing administration and educational support.
  • The university has also developed AI ethical guidelines for student generative AI use and contributed to discussions on AI's role in nanomedicine, signaling an expanding footprint in AI education, research, and practical applications.

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3 AI Use Cases at Old Dominion

Research Advancement
2025
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
Revenue
ODU leverages AI and machine learning in advanced research fields such as nanomedicine product development and medical AI, driving innovation in scientific discovery. [1][2]
Administrative Efficiency
2025
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
Costs
Old Dominion University uses AI-powered platforms and enterprise chatbots to streamline faculty and staff administrative tasks, improving workflow and communication across campus. [1][2][3]
Student Support
2024
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
Generative AI tools are integrated within ODU's education ecosystem, with formal ethical guidelines, to assist students in exploring AI while maintaining academic integrity. [1]

Timeline

2025 Q4

1 updates

Student voices highlight excitement and challenges around rapid AI technology progression at ODU, illustrating ongoing engagement with AI's educational and ethical dimensions.

2025 Q3

2 updates

ODU faculty contributed perspectives on AI and machine learning in nanomedicine product development, reflecting advanced research roles though no direct AI product announcements.

2025 Q2

3 updates

ODU refined its AI strategy with exclusive chatbot Monarch Mind gaining more visibility, and published an AI framework emphasizing societal impact.

2025 Q1

4 updates

ODU launched ‘MonarchMind,’ an AI-powered enterprise chatbot for faculty and staff, alongside AI platforms enhancing administration following Virginia’s AI safety and transparency legislation.

2024 Q4: no updates

2024 Q3: no updates

2024 Q2

1 updates

Recognition of ODU’s expanding AI applications in logistics and supply chain management signaled broader industry transformation efforts.

2024 Q1

1 updates

ODU introduced ethical guidelines encouraging students to explore and innovate with generative AI tools responsibly.

2023 Q4: no updates

2023 Q3: no updates

2023 Q2

1 updates

ODU's Batten College of Engineering and Technology contributed to AI research in the medical space, laying groundwork for AI engagement.