November 10, 2025 – Each fall, Hendrix College celebrates the remarkable
accomplishments of alumni whose lives exemplify the spirit of the Hendrix Odyssey
Program.
The
Hendrix College Board of Trustees invites nominations for the next cycle of
Odyssey Medals, which will honor alumni during the 2026-2027 academic year.
Members of the Hendrix community, including faculty, staff, students, alumni,
and friends, are encouraged to submit nominations to recognize deserving
candidates in any of the six Odyssey categories.
Odyssey
Medals are awarded to individuals whose achievements reflect the transformative
impact of the Hendrix Odyssey Program, in the following categories:
- Artistic
Creativity
- Global
Awareness
- Professional
and Leadership Development
- Research
- Service
to the World
- Special
Projects
To
nominate a candidate, please address submissions to the Office of the
President, detailing how your nominee meets the award criteria. The nomination
deadline is December 31. Submissions can be sent through one of the following
methods:
Help us
recognize alumni who embody the Hendrix commitment to impactful, engaged lives.
For questions, please contact the Office of the President at president@hendrix.edu.
About
Hendrix College
Founded in 1876, Hendrix College is
featured in Colleges That Change Lives: 45 Schools That Will Change the Way You
Think About Colleges and celebrated among the country’s leading liberal arts
colleges for academic quality, engaged learning opportunities and career
preparation, vibrant campus life, and value. The Hendrix College Warriors
compete in 21 NCAA Division III sports. Hendrix has been affiliated with the
United Methodist Church since 1884. Learn more at www.hendrix.edu.
“… Through engagement that links the
classroom with the world, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, justice,
and sustainable living, the Hendrix community inspires students to lead lives
of accomplishment, integrity, service, and joy.” –Hendrix College Statement of
Purpose