» In the news
- College Sticker Prices Rising, but So Is Financial Aid
The New York Times,
November 8, 2010 - Average College Debt Rose to $24,000 in 2009
The New York Times,
October 21, 2010 - In Push for Diversity, Colleges Pay Attention to Socioeconomic Class
The Chronicle of Higher Education,
September 19, 2010
» Top 10 reasons to give to odyssey
No.9
Odyssey has surpassed its first benchmark, but there is still much to do: the next phase requires additional gifts of approximately $20 million by 2012 to give the Odyssey endowments a value of $150M in 2023.
Progress »No.8
You or a group of friends can name a College Scholarship with a gift of $100,000, payable over 5 years.
Ways To Give »No.7
To help Chicago stay competitive with other schools that have reduced loan obligations.
Why Give »No.6
To help the College recruit top students who might otherwise never apply to a private university.
Impact »No.5
You reaffirm the democratic principle that tomorrow’s leaders can come from all segments of society.
Why Give »No.4
Rigorous inquiry demands immersion; reducing debt allows students to take full advantage of a Chicago education.
Impact »No.3
The widest range of voices and experiences invigorates Chicago’s intellectual community.
Why Give »No.2
Reducing debt frees students to choose majors and career paths true to their passions and interest.
Scholarships »No.1
You are providing to a new generation of scholars the transformative power of a Chicago education, regardless of their economic circumstances.
Progress »» First Benchmark Achieved
Today’s Odyssey Endowments will appreciate to have a value of $123M in 2023, or 82% of the Challenge’s $150M goal.
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» Scholarship Celebration
This year’s class is the most racially diverse in University history.
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