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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.
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.
Join the National Assoc. of Higher Education Systems (NASH) to discuss their recent report, which included insights from interviews with system leaders, higher education in prison (HEP) administrators, and justice-impacted students across 18 states. This research focuses on how public higher education systems organize and advance higher education in prison programs and reentry services for justice-impacted learners.
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 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 open "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.
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 open "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.
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 first in-person Inside-Out instructor training institute since 2020 will take place in Chicago this summer, to be co-hosted by DePaul Univ.. Training will entail comprehensive, interactive sessions that cover pedagogical, logistical, ethical, and other aspects of college instruction in carceral settings. Parts of three of the days will take place at Cook County DOC and otherwise, will meet on DePaul’s campus and parter facilities.
BaseCamp is an annual summit that serves administration, staff, allies, and faculty practitioners holistically through reflective approaches to serving students and self-care; and to directly address oppressive systems of racism, colonialism, and punitive practices in higher education. We do this through community knowledge labs, horizontal learning, support of peers, and critical self-reflection to develop efficacious programs.
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.
