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All events are subject to the Alliance’s approval. The Alliance reserves the right to reject any event for not fulfilling the purpose of this Community Events page, which is to promote events related to the field of higher education in prison. If you have any questions, please contact alliance@higheredinprison.org.
The ISC Planning Team will meet with community members to discuss any questions about the upcoming virtual conference, happening October 28–29, 2026. This will be an "office hours" session, so feel free to stay for the whole time or just drop in. You can come with questions and comments, or just come ready to listen and learn more about the event.
Join JFF’s Center for Justice & Economic Advancement at this first meeting of the FC2A National Network, a space open to representatives from any state committed to developing fair chance ecosystems. The National Network will provide a platform to elevate learning and best practices, increase peer-to-peer support, and foster strategic connections across states. This session will focus on reentry and employer engagement, feat. Oregon and Michigan.
Join JFF’s Center for Justice & Economic Advancement at this informational session for colleges and universities around how hiring people with records can be a strategic advantage for institutions. The session addresses common concerns about fair chance hiring with data, stories, and practical tools that help campuses strengthen talent pipelines, reflect their values, and meet workforce needs.
JFF’s Center for Justice & Economic Advancement is hosting bi-monthly open office hours for institutions working on, or preparing to submit, their Prison Education Program (PEP) application. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Education will be attending to answer individual questions, discuss specific institutional scenarios, and provide targeted guidance for colleges focused on the application process.
JFF’s Center for Justice & Economic Advancement is hosting bi-monthly open office hours for institutions working on, or preparing to submit, their Prison Education Program (PEP) application. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Education will be attending to answer individual questions, discuss specific institutional scenarios, and provide targeted guidance for colleges focused on the application process.
JFF’s Center for Justice & Economic Advancement is hosting bi-monthly open office hours for institutions working on, or preparing to submit, their Prison Education Program (PEP) application. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Education will be attending to answer individual questions, discuss specific institutional scenarios, and provide targeted guidance for colleges focused on the application process.
The Incarcerated Scholars Conference (ISC) is an annual, virtual academic conference that centers the voices of currently incarcerated scholars, graduates, and artists. ISC 2026 will take place virtually on October 28–29, 2026, around the theme, Learning in Motion. It will feature presentations by incarcerated scholars, including real-time Q&As with virtual attendees; a curated expressive arts showcase; and a unique platform for dialogue.
