We at TTEF are heartened to read stories like those listed below noting the accomplishments of formerly incarcerated people who graduated from institutions of higher education this past graduation cycle. There were more, and we send congratulations to all graduates who were formerly incarcerated!
From Columbia: https://www.mailman.columbia.edu/research/incarceration-prevention-program/announcements.
From UC Berkeley: http://www.dailycal.org/2016/05/15/campus-hosts-1st-ever-graduation-ceremony-formerly-incarcerated-students/.
From University of Maine: http://bangordailynews.com/2016/05/13/news/state/maine-law-school-grad-with-felony-history-faces-test-of-character/.
