We support the expansion of quality higher education in prison, empower students in prison, and shape public discussions about education and incarceration.
St Louis, MO and Denver, CO
Joined January 2019
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🎓✨ Celebrating 50 years of transformative impact! 🌟 Boston University's Prison Education Program has been a beacon of hope and opportunity, changing lives and reshaping futures for half a century.
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✨ Empowering futures through financial literacy! Dive into the inspiring journey of how finance education is transforming lives, highlighted in Wharton Magazine. Let's continue to champion initiatives that democratize access to financial knowledge!
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New Research: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Prison Education
From halted in-person instruction to concerns about access, the pandemic's repercussions are profound. Learn more:
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Does your program need more books? Apply today for the Prison Education Book Connection!
We have partnered with W.W. Norton to supply free books to higher education in prison programs. Books will ship in June.
Learn more at: buff.ly/3jWlCQO
NEXT WEEK: #PowerHour and #NCHEP date and location announcement!
Join us as we discuss the future of higher education in prison and build a stronger community. We'll also be announcing the Spring 2025 NCHEP location, theme and dates!
Register today: buff.ly/3UovAIV
Submit your proposal today for the Incarcerated Scholars Conference!
Check out our Call for Proposals which outlines how you can apply to be part of the first HEP conference exclusively featuring currently incarcerated scholars.
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🌟 Breaking barriers and building futures!
Colorado launches its first bachelor's degree program at a women's prison. Education is empowerment & this initiative signifies a powerful culture shift towards opportunity!
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Missed last week's community conversation about the Georgia State University Prison Education Project shutdown?
The recording is now live on our YouTube channel! Learn how you can support GSUPEP and what we can do to protect higher education in prison.
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Join us for a Q&A with Alliance Executive Director Ved Price and Assistant Director Susie Bannon to discuss the upcoming Incarcerated Scholars Conference!
Come with questions and comments, or just ready to listen and learn.
Register today: higheredinprison.org/post/q-…
We are thrilled to announce a new member to the team!
Natalie Aragonez has spent years working in the nonprofit sector. Drawing from her lived experience, she has worked as a case manager and peer specialist.
Join us in welcoming Natalie as our Operations and Program Admin!
Alliance for Higher Education in Prison retweeted
Are you attending @AchieveTheDream’s Equity and Justice Institute?
Join Molly Lasagna, Laura Ferguson-Mimms, Jamol Wynn, Nicole Hendricks, and Shawnice Johnson in a two-part session as they share how institutions are expanding educational opportunities for incarcerated learners on May 2 at 12:05 p.m. and 1 p.m. ET.
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ALT Text reads: "Equity and Justice Institute: Beyond Words, Beyond Bars: Empowering Justice-Impacted Students to Break the Cycle" Facilitator: Molly Lasagna, Senior Program Officer - Expand Postsecondary Education in Prison A headshot of Molly is included along with an orange decorative border and the Ascendium logo in the right corner.
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Check it out at 1:00p EST today. I'd definitely encourage you to do so if you're a PC/GSU student, staff, faculty, or alumni.
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Register here:
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Alliance for Higher Education in Prison retweeted
In-prison education is imperative to reducing recidivism and creating second chances. PhD student Ryan Flaco Rising, @UciLifted, reflects on how he went from being incarcerated to now being an instructor in the same prison. #SecondChanceMonth
Learn more: 20mm.org/smart-justice-best-…
TOMORROW: Webinar on connecting currently incarcerated people to career pathways!
Join the National Reentry Resource Center for a discussion featuring leaders from @usedgov, @adamsstate, Colorado DOC, @MellonFdn & the Alliance
Register today: lnkd.in/gSifp-Wz
New Research Report! 50 States, 1 Goal:Examining State-Level Recidivism Trends in the Second Chance Act Era
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🌟 Grant Opportunity: The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) announced their Community-based Reentry Incubator Initiative grants!
Application deadline is July 15.
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Alliance for Higher Education in Prison retweeted
Interested in pursuing higher education post-release? NYU offers pathways through the NYU Prison Education Program (PEP) and the Horizon Grant!
The Horizon Grant supports formerly incarcerated students admitted to undergraduate NYU degree programs. You still have time to apply!
Alliance for Higher Education in Prison retweeted
Applications for our new Career Development Coordinator close this weekend! You can apply now: ow.ly/pqPL50RkK0q
Join us for a crucial conversation on the closure of the Georgia State University Prison Education Project (GSUPEP).
What are the consequences of this devastating development? What does it mean for the larger #higheredinprison community? Register today:
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