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\nNORFOLK, VA, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For years, professionals seeking a doctorate in cybersecurity had few options beyond computer science or engineering. Old Dominion University is opening a new path.\u00a0 The\u00a0University\u2019s nationally recognized School of Cybersecurity has launched a\u00a0new Ph.D.\u00a0in cybersecurity\u00a0designed to prepare the next generation of cyber leaders, researchers and educators\u00a0as the world faces new\u00a0and complex security challenges.\u00a0\u00a0 The Ph.D. program will highlight the interdisciplinary nature of the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity, with artificial intelligence\u00a0and other emerging technologies.\u00a0\u00a0Students from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds are encouraged to contribute diverse perspectives that advance cybersecurity research.\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cThe coursework and research pathways are designed for people from different backgrounds,\u201d said Daniel Takabi, Ph.D., professor, director of the School of Cybersecurity and Batten Endowed Chair of Cybersecurity. \u201cOur Ph.D. program offers advanced technical specializations,\u00a0alongside comprehensive pathways in strategic cybersecurity management, policy, legal and human factors in cybersecurity.\u201d\u00a0 This unique program is among the first of its kind in the nation and the only Ph.D. in cybersecurity in\u00a0Virginia.\u00a0It\u00a0also\u00a0represents\u00a0a new phase of growth for the school, which celebrated its\u00a010th\u00a0anniversary this year.\u00a0Dr. Takabi touted the school\u2019s expanding programs in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence,\u00a0as well as\u00a0research efforts to advance the\u00a0University\u2019s national reputation as a R1\u00a0research\u00a0institution. The school is also\u00a0growing its research faculty and partnering with federal and regional agencies to address real-world needs.\u00a0\u00a0 Over the last decade, the School of Cybersecurity has grown from a handful of students to approximately 1,700\u00a0and has gained several national recognitions, including\u00a0the National Security Agency (NSA) designations as Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, Cyber Operations and Cyber Research. The NSA also granted the University official validation for its\u00a0cyber\u00a0artificial intelligence programs\u00a0of study.\u00a0\u00a0 Old Dominion University President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D.,\u00a0said, \u201cThe School of Cybersecurity has made its mark on\u00a0the institution and beyond.\u00a0With our significant success and this exciting development, Old Dominion\u00a0University is\u00a0well positioned\u00a0to embark on this new chapter, which will\u00a0continue\u00a0to be\u00a0defined\u00a0by academic excellence\u00a0and world-class research. Without question, we are proud to\u00a0serve as\u00a0leading experts\u00a0in the\u00a0Commonwealth\u00a0of Virginia and true innovators across the nation.\u201d\u00a0 Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Brian K. Payne, Ph.D.,\u00a0added, \u201cSimilar to our existing cybersecurity programs, the\u00a0new Ph.D. in cybersecurity\u00a0is grounded in interdisciplinary ideals. Given existing demand for the programs, and our national reputation in cybersecurity, I know this program will be a great success.\u00a0\u00a0I look forward to watching the program excel.\u201d\u00a0 The launch of the Ph.D. in cybersecurity marks another milestone in Old Dominion University\u2019s continued investment in one of the nation\u2019s\u00a0fastest growing\u00a0and most critical fields.\u00a0With nationally recognized\u00a0expertise, a growing research enterprise and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, the University is preparing\u00a0to shape the next generation of cybersecurity innovation and leadership.\u00a0 \u00a0 ###\u00a0 ABOUT OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY\u00a0 Old Dominion University\u00a0(ODU),\u00a0located\u00a0in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than\u00a023,500\u00a0students. A\u00a0top R1 research\u00a0institution\u00a0offering\u00a0rigorous academics,\u00a0Old Dominion University\u00a0is\u00a0recognized nationally\u00a0for academic excellence, social\u00a0mobility\u00a0and access.\u00a0Military friendly and home to\u00a0an energetic residential community and\u00a0robust\u00a0initiatives that\u00a0currently\u00a0contribute\u00a0$3.8\u00a0billion\u00a0annually to Virginia’s\u00a0economy,\u00a0Old Dominion University\u00a0is a\u00a0leader in the commonwealth.\u00a0Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, founded July 1, 2024,\u00a0represents\u00a0the most comprehensive\u00a0health sciences center\u00a0in the\u00a0Commonwealth of Virginia.\u00a0At the forefront of digital innovation, Old Dominion University partnered with Google\u00a0in October 2025\u00a0to launch\u00a0MonarchSphere\u00a0powered by Google Cloud, a first-of-its-kind AI incubator for higher education.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

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