# Old Dominion University Modernizes Norfolk Classrooms

Old Dominion University (ODU) launched its Forward Focus program in 2025 to modernize more than 180 classrooms across its Norfolk, Virginia campus, with AVI-SPL delivering the project. Planned through 2028, the initiative applies a standardized audiovisual and learning-technology model; the announcement does not disclose contract value or number and does not identify an open solicitation. For procurement professionals and suppliers, it illustrates higher-education demand for scalable classroom AV and learning systems, while offering no current bid opportunity in the reported information.

- The project scope points to demand for classroom audiovisual systems, lecture capture, accessibility features, and infrastructure designed to support AI-ready learning environments.
- Education buyers and suppliers can use the program as an example of a multi-classroom, standardized modernization approach; the source does not specify individual requirements or subcontracting opportunities.
- AVI-SPL is delivering the project. No contract value, contract number, or solicitation details are provided, so the announcement should not be treated as an active procurement notice.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Old Dominion University (ODU)

### Vendors
- AVI-SPL (Project delivery contractor)

### Key Quotes
> It’s not a traditional classroom refresh … it is a strategic enhancement of how teaching and learning occur
> — Dwayne Smith, Executive Director of the Digital Integration Environment

### Sources
- [AVI-SPL Wins Best Higher Education Project for Old Dominion University’s Forward Focus Classroom Transformation - Commercial Integrator](https://www.commercialintegrator.com/projects/avi-spl-best-higher-education-project-old-dominion-university-classroom-transformation/150672) - Commercial Integrator