On June 26th, 27 remarkable graduates, our largest cohort of continuing education students yet, proudly crossed their academic “finish lines” at our Finish Line Pinning Ceremony, receiving their pins as a testament to their hard-earned degrees, trade certificates, or licenses. Through our Finish Line program, we offer our alumni the invaluable opportunity to complete the […]
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Singing Praises for Sing Sing’s Graduating Class
[OSSINING, NY] – On Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison, in collaboration with Mercy University, will celebrate the achievements of 18 graduates who are walking the stage at Sing Sing’s commencement ceremony. This year’s theme, “Overcoming the Odds,” highlights the resilience and determination of these students who have earned 16 […]
Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison Celebrates Graduates at Taconic Correctional Facility
[Bedford, NY] – On Thursday, May 29th, 2025, Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison and Marymount Manhattan College recognized the remarkable achievements of the three graduates from Taconic’s Women Correctional Facility. In a testament to the power of education, one out of the three Taconic graduates completed their degree in just 8 semesters, a […]
Our 2025 Brian S. Fischer Awardees: The Pillars of Promise
Each year at Hudson Link’s annual Spring Benefit, we recognize individuals for their dedication to education, reform, and service. The Brian S. Fischer Award, awarded each year to previously incarcerated individuals who are actively contributing to community growth and advancement toward reform, will go to The Pillars of Promise at our 2025 Spring Benefit on […]
The 2025 Bill Webber Awardee: Steven Zeidman (The Second Look Project)
In a career characterized by unwavering dedication to justice and reform, Professor Steve Zeidman stands out as a pioneering voice in criminal defense, social justice, and clemency advocacy. This year, Hudson Link proudly honors him with the Bill Webber Award, an annual recognition given to individuals who have made a profound impact on communities affected […]
Advocacy in Albany
Hudson Link recently rallied at the Capitol building in Albany, advocating for legislative reform to address mass incarceration in New York State. Over 500 advocates united for this cause, demonstrating a strong sense of community and shared purpose. Collaborating with partnering organizations, justice-impacted individuals, and supporters statewide, Hudson Link and its allies urged lawmakers to pass three […]
