A Pioneer for Women’s Sports and Director of Athletics at ODU for 40 Years, Dr. James Jarrett Passes Away at Age 88

By Old Dominion Athletics Nov 14, 2025 | 12:40 PM

Jarrett led the rise of women’s sports and men’s basketball at ODU, took the university into Division I and began football in his 40 years as director of athletics

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A Pioneer for Women’s Sports and Director of Athletics at ODU for 40 Years, Dr. James Jarrett Passes Away at Age 88

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