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Prison Education Initiative
Coverage of Prison Education Initiative in the Nexus archive.
- UW sees first incarcerated bachelor’s degree graduates since 1975
The University of Wisconsin System awarded bachelor’s degrees to incarcerated students for the first time since 1975, with graduates from Oakhill and Stanley Correctional Institutions. The Prison Education Initiative, funded by a $5.7 million grant, supports workforce development through prison-based education programs.