Prison Education Initiative – Division of Continuing Studies

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Prison Education Initiative

Graduate Michael Allison in his graduation robe shaking Governor Evers's hand

Wisconsin’s first bachelor’s degrees for incarcerated students in more than 50 years

UW and the DOC partner to award historic bachelor’s degrees to incarcerated learners, reducing recidivism and building a skilled workforce for Wisconsin.

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Greenbay Chancellor giving a speech to a graduating of incarcerated students

Statewide prison education program aims to boost economy, reduce recidivism

The prison education program, involving UW-Madison and other UWs, provides degrees and skills training to boost the economy, reduce recidivism, and build brighter futures.

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