General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsStatement from Old Dominion President Brian Hemphill
January 7, 2026
It is with great sadness that Old Dominion University mourns the loss of one of our own, Renee (Macklin) Good, a proud Monarch who graduated in December of 2020 from the College of Arts and Letters with a degree in English. Following Renees tragic killing earlier today in Minneapolis, our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, loved ones, and the Monarch Nation.
This is yet another clear example that fear and violence have sadly become commonplace in our nation. Indeed, this tragedy reflects the deep strain being felt in countless communities across our nation. As citizens, it is our duty and right to call upon leaders and officials to restore civility in all facets of our lives, especially at the hands of those who are entrusted to protect and serve.
May Renees life be a reminder of what unites us: freedom, love, and peace. My hope is for compassion, healing, and reflection at a time that is becoming one of the darkest and most uncertain periods in our nations history.
erronis
(22,675 posts)Good for him and ODU, and this country for taking this position, however.
lonely bird
(2,778 posts)Expect extortion by Trump.
Endlessmike56
(118 posts)Thats what makes his words so brave and moving