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AI @ Old Dominion

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Last updated
July 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM

Summary

  • Old Dominion University has steadily increased its adoption of AI technologies from research contributions in Q2 2023 to launching proprietary AI applications, notably the MonarchMind chatbot in 2025, indicating a strong commitment to AI-driven innovation in education and administration.
  • Significant legislative support appeared in Q1 2025 with Virginia approving AI safety and transparency bills, enhancing the regulatory framework that supports ODU’s AI deployments such as AI-powered platforms serving faculty and staff.
  • Use cases span internal administrative efficiency improvements and external-facing AI tools for stakeholders, with maturity evolving from traditional AI research toward agentic AI systems exemplified by ODU's enterprise chatbot MonarchMind, aiming to both reduce costs and improve user experiences.

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3 AI Use Cases at Old Dominion

Administrative Efficiency
2025
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
Costs
Old Dominion University utilizes AI-powered platforms including the MonarchMind chatbot to streamline and improve administrative workflows for faculty and staff, reducing manual tasks and optimizing resource allocation. [1][2]
Ethical Use Guidance
2024
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
The university provides ethical guidelines for generative AI use by students, fostering responsible innovation and awareness around emerging AI technologies within its academic community. [1]
Research Innovation
2023
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
Revenue
ODU integrates AI and machine learning into advanced research efforts such as nanomedicine product development and logistics supply chain management, advancing scientific discovery and operational optimization. [1][2][3]

Timeline

2025 Q3

2 updates

ODU's faculty engages deeply with AI and ML applications in nanomedicine product development and data science education, expanding AI's impact into specialized research domains.

2025 Q2

3 updates

ODU published an AI Framework for societal impact and received media attention for its proprietary chatbot MonarchMind, solidifying its role as a leader in AI tech in the academic sector.

2025 Q1

4 updates

Virginia approved two key AI safety and transparency bills; ODU launched the MonarchMind enterprise chatbot and an AI-powered platform for faculty and staff, significantly advancing AI implementation in university operations.

2024 Q4: no updates

2024 Q3: no updates

2024 Q2

1 updates

Old Dominion was recognized for harnessing AI to transform logistics and supply chain management, reflecting expanding AI use beyond academia into industry-relevant applications.

2024 Q1

1 updates

Guidance on ethical use of generative AI targeted at students was published, signaling educational initiatives around AI literacy and responsible use.

2023 Q4: no updates

2023 Q3: no updates

2023 Q2

1 updates

ODU’s Batten College of Engineering and Technology contributed to AI research focused on medical applications, marking foundational engagement in AI.