(Left to Right) Sean Pica, President of Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison and Dr. Lila McDowell, Executive Director of Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison. I am thrilled to announce the promotions of both Sean Pica to the role of President and Lila McDowell to the role of Executive Director. As Hudson Link steps […]
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Our 2024 At A Glance
We did it, Hudson Linkers! Another year of new chapters, new beginnings, and new faces joining the Hudson Link family. With your incredible support, we have turned aspirations into achievements and made last year one to remember. So, buckle up and grab your party hats, as we unveil the numbers and accomplishments that made last […]
Alumni Archival Project in Albany
In a groundbreaking initiative, a select group of Hudson Link alumni recently embarked on a journey through time, diving into the depths of New York’s early twentieth-century carceral system. In late July, these dedicated scholars, driven by their passion for history, gathered for the first of two trips to the New York State Archives in […]
“A Golden Moment”
When I was asked to author this year’s annual appeal to our wonderful supporters, I was ecstatic. Writing this letter allows me to share my heart with you, and to convey what your generosity has done for me and so many others throughout the years. It also gives me a chance to share some exciting […]
Shawangunk Graduates in the Spotlight
Wallkill, NY — In the gymnasium of Shawangunk Correctional Facility, a momentous occasion unfolded as tassels flew high. Twelve students proudly received their Associate of Science degrees from SUNY Ulster, while eleven more were conferred Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Mount Saint Mary College. This combined commencement exercise, facilitated by Hudson Link for […]
Green Haven Graduates Double in Size
Dutchess County, NY – On Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison and Columbia-Greene Community College held their second graduation event at Green Haven Correctional Facility. A graduation ceremony was held to honor the 16 students who successfully completed their Associate of Science in Individual Studies. Hudson Link, a nonprofit […]