Impact

Our program provides incarcerated students with access to a quality education and a pathway to a life-changing Boston College degree. Students who are released can continue their education at the University's Woods College of Advancing Studies, opening the door to research and networking opportunities.

News

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BC PEP holds third graduation

Five incarcerated students receive their diplomas.
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BC Prison Education Program expands

A pilot program will address a critical gap in women’s access to higher ed behind bars.
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A different kind of road trip

Nurudeen Alabi ’25 to star in Roadtrip Nation documentary.
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Forward focused

Former PEP student Christopher Gannon received a prestigious Yale-NSF fellowship.
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PEP Director honored

Patrick Conway named inaugural Ignacio Chair of the Prison Education Program.
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BC PEP holds first graduation

Three incarcerated students receive their diplomas.
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BC Behind Bars

An innovative prisoner-education program is helping inmates earn a Boston College degree. 
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News

New director for BC Prison Ed Program

Doctoral candidate Patrick Conway will lead the growing initiative, which brings college- level courses to incarcerated students.
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Faculty & Staff

BC launches prison education program

More than a dozen inmates at a Massachusetts state prison are returning to the classroom thanks to a Boston College initiative.

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