肯尼亚·戈德特

Old Dominion University is ranked among the top universities pursuing sustainable development, inclusion and equity goals in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.

THE evaluated 152 universities from 125 countries and regions across 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to produce this year’s rankings. ODU is recognized for excelling in six of the SDGs for making significant contributions towards an inclusive and resilient future in education.

The University saw an increase in score in the following categories:

  • 得分68.2 in Good 健康 and Wellbeing, an increase from 63.2 in 2023
  • 得分68.3 in Gender Equality, an increase from 66.6 in 2023
  • 得分65.2 in Quality Education, an increase from 60.8 in 2023

根据THE, ODU’s ranking in Good 健康 and Wellbeing reflects a commitment to “advancing universal health coverage, reducing preventable deaths and enhancing public health through innovative research, comprehensive health services and community outreach programs.”

The University has made significant strides towards enhancing public health through initiatives within the School of Nursing. 今年5月, the school’s 社区 Care team 获得国家级奖项 for providing accessible healthcare services to underserved and vulnerable populations in rural areas. A highlight of their work is programs for students who attend Franklin County schools. 社区 Care’s on-site vaccination services ensured all students were health-compliant at the start of the academic year for the first time in decades. 

The Gender Equality ranking demonstrates “excellence in eliminating forms of discrimination and violence against women, enhancing women’s access to reproductive rights and ensuring their effective participation in leadership and public life.”

The 女性’s and 性别平等中心 intentionally works to support this goal. 它的 女性倡议 division hosts programs and events that focus on addressing issues such as reproductive health and justice, 性别平等, wage inequity and poverty. One of their annual, signature events is the Reproductive Justice Program. The division also works to help students and faculty examine girlhood and womanhood in media and literature, understand how womanhood is defined across communities and learn how to advocate on behalf of women of trans experience.

ODU’s score in Quality Education recognizes a commitment to “advancing the right to education and ensuring access to education at all levels, from childhood development through secondary education and beyond.”

An initiative currently underway is the adoption and funding of lab schools. 今年5月, the university received state approval to establish lab schools with Newport 最靠谱的网赌软件 Public 学校 (NNPS) and Chesapeake Public 学校 (CPS) — with more on the way. The NNPS Maritime Engineering and Environmental Studies Academy and CPS Computer Science Lab School aim to create pathways that better prepare K-12 students for innovative careers and higher education.

ODU was also ranked in three additional SDG categories—Reduced Inequalities (score of 75.3), Sustainable Cities and Communities (score 61.5) and Partnership for the Goals (score 40.7).

For the University’s full ranking profile and more information about the Impact Rankings, visit the 排名网站.