Bedford, New York – On Thursday, May 30th, 2024, Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison and Marymount Manhattan College recognized the accomplishments of six graduates who earned their Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and three individuals who received their Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Human Rights at Taconic Correctional Facility. The keynote […]
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Congratulations, Sullivan Grads!
On Wednesday, May 2nd, 2024, Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison, in collaboration with SUNY Sullivan and St. Thomas Aquinas College, organized a memorable commencement ceremony at Sullivan Correctional Facility. The event celebrated the remarkable achievements of 40 students who successfully earned their associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees. This graduation encompasses several milestones from Sullivan […]
And The Brian S. Fischer award goes to…
Greg Mingo Each year at Hudson Link’s annual Spring Benefit, we recognize two individuals for their dedication to education, reform, and service. The Brian S. Fischer Award, awarded each year to a previously incarcerated individual who is actively contributing to community growth and advancement toward reform, will go to Mr. Greg Mingo at our 2024 Spring Benefit […]
Home Dedicated in Honor of Paul Dinter
Hudson Link staff, alumni, and supporters honored Paul Dinter at his retirement celebration on February 16th at our Boutique. Paul has dedicated many years to ensuring higher education is accessible in New York State correctional facilities. Paul’s commitment to education dates back to serving as Catholic Chaplain at Columbia University from 1973 – 1988, during which time he received his Ph.D. in Biblical […]
Hudson Link’s Spring Benefit: The Next Chapter
You may have heard this story before. In the void created by the elimination of Pell Grants for incarcerated people, Hudson Link was founded with just a handful of people and a vision for change. Now, more than 25 years later, we serve as a direct resource for thousands of currently and formerly incarcerated people and […]
Rise Up 2022: Honoring Our Past While Shaping the Future
The 2nd Annual Rise Up Conference was a huge success with almost 500 participants, speakers, and audience members from all over the United States and around the world! Higher education in prison is a field that has experienced a period of rapid expansion over the last twenty years. Although there is a lot of discussion […]
