Archive: Prison Scholars
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Incarcerated Students, Georgetown Undergrads Find Common Ground in the Classroom
Students in the Georgetown Forgotten Humanity of Prisoners course create connections beyond the walls of the DC Jail.
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Georgetown Begins Bachelor’s Degree Program at Maryland Prison
Twenty-five people started classes as part of the university’s new degree program for incarcerated students in Maryland.
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Prison Scholars Celebrate End of Fall Semester
Georgetown students at the D.C. Jail marked the end of the semester and celebrated their achievements.
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In Unique Course, Georgetown Students and Prison Scholars Learn Together
Every Tuesday over the fall semester, Georgetown undergraduates and incarcerated scholars came together for class.
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Georgetown Opens Applications for Degree Program at Maryland Prison
Georgetown University is accepting applicants for a new bachelor’s degree program for students incarcerated in Maryland.
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Prison Scholars Return to the Classroom
Georgetown’s Prison Scholars Program began its fall semester at the D.C. Jail with three in-person classes.
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Prison Scholar Joel Caston Elected to Local Government
Joel Caston, a Georgetown Prison Scholar, will serve as a local public official after his election on June 15.
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Georgetown to Launch Bachelor’s Degree Program at Maryland Prison
Georgetown University will introduce a bachelor’s degree program for incarcerated students.
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Building Confidence Through Prison Education and Life After Release
A Prison Scholar alum reflects on pursuing education while incarcerated and looks ahead to life after his release.
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Students at DC Jail Begin Spring Semester
This semester, the Prison Scholars Program is offering incarcerated students four credit-bearing courses, all conducted virtually through tablets.
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