Hudson Link is thrilled to announce the opening of our second housing project for Hudson Link students reentering their communities after incarceration. We named this house “Mo’s Place” after Hudson Link Academic Coordinator Arlene “Mo” Mohammed. Mo was instrumental in helping launch the college program at the Bedford Correctional Facility and Hudson Link’s college program […]
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Thank You To EVERYONE Who Made Our Gala Special
We want to extend a most wholehearted thank you to everyone who was a part of creating, supporting, or watching last Thursday’s Virtual Spring Benefit. We would not be where we are today without each and every one of our incredible supporters, partners, students, professors, board members, and staff. We heard from so many attendees […]
The 2022 Spring Benefit Award Winners Are……
One of our favorite parts of the annual spring benefit is the opportunity to recognize and honor some spectacular advocates and agents of change in the field of criminal justice reform. This year, we have selected two remarkable individuals to receive the Brian S. Fischer Award and the Bill Webber Community Service Award. Brian S. […]
A Huge Victory: TAP Funding Returns to Incarcerated Students
In a groundbreaking legislative decision, New York State officially repealed the ban preventing incarcerated students from accessing TAP funding on April 7th! For the first time in 26 years, incarcerated students will be eligible for the Tuition Assistance Program. This victory is even more historic as it comes on the heels of the restoration of […]
Register for the 2022 Virtual Spring Benefit TODAY!
We announced a few weeks ago that Hudson Link was planning a virtual benefit for this spring and we are back with more information and a registration page! Out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of the entire Hudson Link community, the 2022 Spring Benefit will be held virtually. This one-of-a-kind event […]
Sean Pica’s Testimony In Support for Restoring Tuition Assistant Program for Incarcerated New Yorkers
Testimony of Sean Pica, Executive Director Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison, Inc Before the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Higher Education February 7th, 2022 In SUPPORT for Restoring Tuition Assistant Program for Incarcerated New Yorkers Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony to the committee. My name is Sean Pica, and I […]
