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UW Odyssey to help veterans transition into college with ‘Beyond Wars’ program

Posted on January 3, 2023

The Odyssey Project will start a new initiative specifically for veterans, named Odyssey Beyond Wars. It joins the project’s umbrella of offerings, which includes the original Odyssey Project, which serves people with financial or other …

Posted in In the news, Odyssey Beyond Wars

UW Odyssey Project launches free education initiative for veterans

Posted on November 14, 2022

Odyssey Beyond Wars focuses on reading and writing in the humanities as a way for students to process their military experience and adjust to civilian life. Through discussions of texts ranging from classics to modern …

Posted in In the news, Odyssey Beyond Wars

UW-Madison program helps veterans transition to civilian life

Posted on November 14, 2022

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Transitioning from military to civilian life can be tough, but there’s a new program through the UW Odyssey Project that aims to help veterans continue their education. Odyssey literacy instructor Erin …

Posted in In the news, Odyssey Beyond Wars

Why Vote? Voices from the UW Odyssey Project

Posted on October 17, 2022

My vote will tell my children and grandchildren that I stood against corruption and racism and that I don’t ignore the past but learn from it. My vote will tell my friends that I care …

Posted in In the news

UW Odyssey Project celebrates 20 years of taking a whole family approach to empowering students

Posted on October 13, 2022

“Here I was in my late 40s and I never thought I would have an opportunity to reach my full potential through education. But because of Odyssey, I was able to do that and go …

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UW Odyssey Project turns 20: Grads recount how it’s changed their lives

Posted on October 13, 2022

“Being in the Odyssey Project had a tremendous impact on my life because it doesn’t end, you don’t just graduate and then boom, you’re just done. I remain connected. The Odyssey Project has been supportive …

Posted in In the news

‘It’s time to exercise that right to vote’: The Odyssey Project prepares students to head to the polls

Posted on October 13, 2022

The Odyssey Project at UW Madison hosted their biennial “Why Vote” event Wednesday, reminding students who are trying to break the cycle of generational poverty their vote matters. The Odyssey Project, now celebrating their 20th anniversary, …

Posted in In the news

UW Odyssey Project: 20 years of amplifying student voices

Posted on October 13, 2022

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Overcoming adversity and achieving their dreams through higher education — it’s what many students have successfully done over the past 20 years through the UW-Madison Odyssey Project. Wednesday, October 12 marks …

Posted in In the news

Odyssey celebrates 20 years of helping non-traditional students

Posted on October 13, 2022

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – An organization celebrated 20 years of helping non-traditional students receive education, financial help and more. Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway declared today as Odyssey Day. Wednesday night’s celebration focused on voting and …

Posted in In the news

OBB Alum Shares Personal Journey Via Storytelling

Posted on May 17, 2022

Inside Stories, May 3 2022

Posted in In the news, Odyssey Beyond Bars
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