News & Perspectives
Education Department Pushes for Alternatives to Criminal History Questions in College Admissions
The U.S. Department of Education today urged America’s colleges and universities to remove barriers that can prevent the estimated 70 million citizens with criminal records from pursuing higher education, including considering the chilling effect of inquiring early in... read more
Texas businesses should consider ‘banning the box’
For the many Texans concerned that outdated criminal justice laws are endangering public safety and ruining people’s lives, it’s heartening that Congress has indicated it hopes to take up the issue. But it remains unclear whether any legislation will make it to the... read more
Transformation Through Education: The Importance of Second Chance Pell
In order for the nation to increase college access and success for all students, we know that education must occur in a variety of environments, Sing Sing prison included. Our group of college leaders, non-profit, government and corrections officials gathered for a... read more
Statements of Support for Beyond the Box
“We support the Department of Education’s “Beyond the Box” initiative as we continue to work to create equitable access for students. UMBC is committed to inclusive excellence and we applaud the Administration’s efforts to make it easier... read more
Malloy announces jobs program for a “Second Chance Society”
Four inmates who are close to their release dates got an employment lesson on Wednesday from someone whose job includes meeting people every day: Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. Look prospective employers in the eye when you shake their hands, Malloy said, during a visit to... read more
