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Empowering Minds: Voices of The Odyssey Project/Proyecto Odisea

Each year, Illinois Humanities actively recruits new students for The Odyssey Project/Proyecto Odisea through various outreach efforts. Soon-to-be-alumna Deb Grant and faculty member Lucy Biederman share their perspectives on the program's impact, highlighting the supportive community and enriching learning experiences. Together, their stories illustrate how Odyssey/Odisea fosters growth, community, and empowerment among its participants.
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Public: An Idea That Can't Be Lost

In a recent message, Illinois Humanities Executive Director Gabe Lyon reflected on the importance of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), established in 1965 to make the humanities accessible to everyone. Highlighting recent advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., Lyon detailed the impact of NEH funding in Illinois, including supporting community programs like the Cairo Historical Preservation Project and the restoration of the Ellisville Opera House. These initiatives exemplify NEH's founding vision to foster wisdom and vision in citizens for a thriving democracy. Illinois Humanities continues to uphold this mission by ensuring the humanities are a vital, public good accessible to all residents.
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