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The 15th National Conference on Higher Education in Prison (NCHEP)
Submitted by Jasmine James on
Registration is now open for the 15th National Conference on Higher Education in Prison (NCHEP), which will take place April 8-10, 2026 in Cleveland, OH. This unique convening brings together educators, students and alumni, policymakers, advocates, funders, corrections professionals, and researchers from across the U.S. to explore the state of higher education in prison and its…
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HEP Research Symposium at NCHEP
Submitted by Jasmine James on
The Cornell Prison Education Program will be hosting a one-day, pre-NCHEP research symposium designed for researchers and practitioners who study or aspire to study higher education in prison.This day-long event will be held in conjunction with the 2025 NCHEP conference on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown hotel (connected to the Cleveland Convention…
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USC PEP - 2026 Systems-Impacted Writers’ Contest — Rhythms, Rituals, Regimens
Submitted by Jasmine James on
The University of Southern California's Dornsife Prison Education Project (USC PEP) has launched this year's National Systems-Impacted Writers' Contest. Submissions are due February 14, 2026. This year's theme is Rhythms, Rituals, Regiments - the small and large patterns that give shape to a life: the things we repeat, the routines that ground us, the habits that free us or bind…
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Correcting the Narrative - 5th Annual Celebration
Submitted by Shannon Ross on
We are thrilled to announce The Community’s 5th Annual Correcting the Narrative Celebration: Learning is Liberation — a four-day series of public events confronting the realities of the criminal legal system through immersive experiences and critical conversations, held across local campuses.
From Monday, November 3 to Thursday, November 6, participants will have the opportunity to…
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11th Annual Texas Correctional Education Conference (TCEC)
Submitted by Brian Litke on
Now in its eleventh year, TCEC remains one of the few conferences in Texas dedicated to advancing higher education in correctional settings. This event brings together the full spectrum of stakeholders—from formerly incarcerated individuals and college-in-prison programs to representatives from TDCJ, state agencies, legislators, and community partners—all deeply invested in supporting…
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Incarcerated Scholars Conference
Submitted by Brian Litke on
The Incarcerated Scholars Conference (ISC) is an annual, virtual academic conference that centers the voices of currently incarcerated scholars, graduates, and artists. ISC 2025 will take place virtually on October 21–22, 2025, around the theme, Pathways to Possibility. It will feature presentations by incarcerated scholars, including real-time Q&As with virtual attendees; a…
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Artistic Noise: 25 Years of Art, Justice, and Youth Collaboration — Oct. 20
Submitted by Patrick Berry on
You’re invited to a special public conversation with Artistic Noise, a New York City–based nonprofit that has spent nearly 25 years creating artistic experiences with young people whose lives have been impacted by the juvenile court, shelter, foster care, and mental health systems.
Join Artistic Noise staff members and alumni for a free event exploring their almost 25-year…
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SUNY Teaching in Prison Conference - Fall 2025
Submitted by Jasmine James on
The theme of the SUNY Teaching in Prison Conference is Teaching Inside, Reflecting Within, and Centering Student Success: Why This Work Must Challenge Us All. This in-person event will offer Higher Education in Prison (HEP) practitioners a unique opportunity to connect and collaborate with others teaching in prisons across New York State, share best practices, and participate in…
