Five Odyssey alumni share their purpose in their role as writers and the power of using their words to change the world.
Alumni
Odyssey Project alums continue learning journey with Onward Odyssey
Since 2015, more than 160 graduates of UW–Madison’s Odyssey Project’s core course have earned additional college credits through its sister program, Onward Odyssey. Two of its students share their experience with the program — and what they’d like to do next.
Odyssey alumni win scholarships!
“It’s a sweep! When I nominated four amazing Odyssey women for prestigious Business Forum of Madison scholarships, I hoped all four would win the four adult scholarships — and they did!” says Odyssey codirector Emily …
Odyssey alum elected alder
“In my role as the success coach for Odyssey during this pandemic, I have never witnessed so much suffering among marginalized populations,” notes Brian Benford. Just elected alder for Madison’s sixth district, Brian graduated from …
Loving our graduates
We love supporting graduates of our two‑semester jumpstart program as they go on to earn two‑year, four‑year and advanced degrees. In the photo collage above, you’ll see five of our alumni who earned degrees in …
Odyssey shines at the UW System Board of Regents
As a new member of the prestigious UW System Board of Regents, Odyssey alum Corey Saffold advocated to make Odyssey part of the agenda. Corey was joined on November 5 by Odyssey Codirectors Emily Auerbach …
Odyssey alumna receives Transformation Award
After a childhood of homelessness, abuse and teen pregnancy, Shanita Lawrence found herself incarcerated at age 18 and separated from her young son. “I wouldn’t be who I am today if it wasn’t for the …