More about Albert, Krista, and Hedi Albert Watson, graduate of Odyssey’s Class of 2008, now serves as the interim juvenile court superintendent for Dane County, building on over a decade of work in the juvenile …
Odyssey Updates
The Class of 2025 Rises
“This was the most amazing and eye-opening experience I have ever had,” said Adrianne, and classmate Mickey noted, “I am grateful that Odyssey built a bridge that helped me return to education. We will all …
Spring Happenings in Odyssey Junior
Odyssey Junior celebrates beautiful moments “I can’t wait for Wednesdays when I get to attend Mommy’s school,” says one of our Odyssey Junior kids. While the adults attend class, their children — ranging from newborns …
Celebrating our remarkable alumnae
What better time to celebrate Odyssey’s resilient women students than March, known as International Women’s History Month and a time to honor trailblazers? Our own alumnae exemplify the spirit of resilience and determination that this …
Incarcerated women join Odyssey Beyond Bars
OBB’s first course for incarcerated women welcomed 12 students at Taycheedah Correctional Institution as new Badgers. The students, who ranged in age from 25 to 55, quickly identified something they all had in common: a …
Dr. Keith Meyer’s Story
An Interview with Odyssey supporter Dr. Keith Meyer Why have you chosen to donate so much money to the Odyssey Project? I have watched this wonderful program grow and flourish over the 22 years …
Why Vote? A Celebration of Voting Event 2024
“Why vote?” asked Odyssey alum Blanca Laine, calling on fellow indigenous people to exercise a freedom denied their ancestors. In an effort to encourage increased voter participation and the understanding of voting, the Odyssey Project …
Zawadi’s Family Story
“The eldest daughter of two refugees from South Sudan who escaped from war, I am a first-generation American who is proud of where I came from,” notes Odyssey Junior graduate Zawadi. Thanks to the generosity …
Marking the dog days
See our photo gallery below celebrating Duke and a team of guest therapy dogs who listen patiently and non-judgmentally to Odyssey Junior children reading. Thanks to Go Team Therapy Dogs for frequent visits to our …
Keeping up with the Joneses
As this summer ends, Sanford Jones congratulates a granddaughter just offered one of the 30 coveted spots in the new Odyssey Class of 2025 set to begin in September. Sanford has a participation record that …