VOICES FROM THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY

"Support of these students is central to fostering the culture of intense inquiry that has always characterized the University, and must continue to characterize it."
Robert J. Zimmer, President

"This gift ensures that the most talented students, no matter their economic circumstances, will have the opportunity to benefit from the uniquely powerful and rigorous Chicago education.”  
Robert J. Zimmer, President

“All graduates of the College, including myself, rejoice with the announcement of the Odyssey Scholarship Program. This donor has inspired many of us to join in a new round of giving to the College.”
James D. Tschirgi, PhB’47, AM’51, PhD’61

“So many high school students turn down prestigious universities like Chicago…because they did not get the financial aid they need. It is a great opportunity for those who meet the requirements.”
Leticia Rosa, Class of 2010

“This is an amazing gift to the University of Chicago. My son is in the College and I'm really glad to hear that this gift will so dramatically reduce the need for his classmates and others to take out loans to get an education at the University.”
Michelle Kristula-Green, College parent

“As a 1986 graduate who would not have been able to attend the College but for the financial aid that was available to me, I am thrilled to learn about the Odyssey Scholarship Program.  And I’m glad that a fellow alum understands the value in making such a gift to the College. The College is a unique experience that has the capacity to shape the individuals who are the potential leaders in all that they do. That more of those leaders may now come from all walks of life will make the College and our country a better place.”
Helen Probst Mills, AB’86

“The best investment you can make in yourself is in your education. If you can do that for someone else, that’s the greatest gift you can give to them. There’s nothing greater than the opportunity to learn and to follow your passion with that knowledge. The Odyssey Scholarship Program makes this a reality for more students." 
Zainab Raji, Class of 2010, CAAP Scholar