Through this role, Odegbami said she looks forward to advancing international education, supporting meaningful collaboration across the region, and engaging with colleagues dedicated to student success and global learning.
Odegbami also contributed three essays to the latest issue of Case Studies in International Education (CSIE): “A Balancing Act: Delayed Visas Impact Institutional Finance;” “‘I Want to Be Honest, But Also Safe’: Social Media Disclosures for International Students;” and “First Things First: Navigating Immigration Compliance During Acute Psychological Distress.” CSIE is an open access, online, peer-reviewed publication that utilizes case studies for the development and advancement of international education.
In addition, she was also selected to serve as chair of the NAACP Oneida County Branch's Education Committee. According to a press release, “As a member of the Oneida branch’s executive committee, [Odegbami] will lead our efforts to ensure every student in our local school districts has access to an equitable and just education. In this role, she will be instrumental in ensuring our branch stays informed of local school conditions while advocating to empower the next generation of young leaders.”
Finally, through Odegbami’s work, Hamilton College has received a 2026 IIE American Passport Project grant of $4,125. This grant enables the College to nominate 25 eligible students and give each of them $165. to apply toward the U.S. passport application process. The IIE American Passport Project aims to support Pell-eligible students to obtain a U.S. passport and encourage participation in study abroad.
Posted June 3, 2026
