In the heart of Michigan, a unique program is giving incarcerated women a second chance at life. Eastern Michigan University's College in Prison program is offering inmates at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility the opportunity to pursue bachelor's degrees and explore over 15 fields of study. This initiative is part of 13 educational partnerships with the ...
A new opportunity is opening up for women in Massachusetts prisons. Boston College is teaming up with the state's Department of Correction to bring education to those behind bars. This isn't a new idea, but it's expanding. Since 2019, the Boston College Prison Education Program has been running at MCI-Shirley. Now, it's reaching out to MCI-Framingham as well. The go...
As the prison gates swing open, a new generation of scholars is emerging. For the past decade, Boston College has been at the forefront of this movement, offering a liberal arts education to inmates behind bars. On September 23, the university will host its first-ever graduation ceremony, marking a significant milestone in its Prison Education Program. The program, ...