Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison

09/08/2026

Rise Up Community,

Join us for a special Rise Up Community Virtual Gathering as we celebrate the next chapter of our movement.

DATE: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
TIME: 3:00–4:30 PM Eastern Time

Registration Link:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FeJVEtHrQ4iwTmvGGqdkkQ

Rise Up Website:
https://www.riseupconference.org/

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, let’s ask a harder question: Who benefits from labor, and who is still denied its full rewards?

09/02/2026

“It was important for [our graduates] to see me as a beacon of hope, as a visual representation of what their future can look like,” said Joel Jimenez, Program Director at Hudson Link. “Their hope for a better future is possible.”

What happens when education meets opportunity behind the wall? In this inspiring story from OpenCampus, explore how graduation creates a ripple effect of hope, possibility, and positive change—driven by community support and the power of higher education.

READ: https://www.opencampus.org/2024/06/26/for-those-inside-graduation-is-more-than-just-a-ceremony/

09/01/2026

From incarceration to higher education leadership, Jarret Orcutt’s journey is a powerful example of what’s possible when opportunity meets determination.

As Coordinator of the Justice Involved Education (JIVE) program at Truckee Meadows Community College, Jarret is helping justice-impacted students navigate the path from custody to college and meaningful careers. During Hudson Link’s Reentry Capacity Building Summit in Ossining, NY, Jarret shared his perspective on peer mentorship, cross-sector partnerships, and how education can create stronger pathways to success.

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8/28/2026

09/01/2026

National Su***de Awareness Month reminds us that every life matters and every conversation counts.

This month, we stand with our students and all those facing mental health struggles, reminding them that they are not alone.


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08/31/2026

How can justice systems promote accountability while preserving human dignity, belonging, and the capacity for change?

In this interdisciplinary course, legal scholar Federica Coppola and policy researcher, activist, and nonprofit leader Mujahideen Muhammad bring together philosophy, law, psychology, and lived experience to explore justice through the lens of belonging.

Learn more about this course here:

Instructors: Federica Coppola & Mujahideen Muhammad

08/27/2026

Hudson Linkers,

Today, we have partnered with Independent Living Inc and our Alums for a Back 2 School giveaway!

Bring you and your family to receive amazing school supplies for the upcoming school year!

Since rain is predicted for this morning, we will be in the HL Boutique from 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM for the event.

See you soon!

08/25/2026

New research from the University of Utah’s Prison Education Action Research Lab shows how much the postsecondary-in-prison landscape has grown — and how much we still don’t know.

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New research from the University of Utah shows how much the postsecondary-in-prison landscape has grown across the country.

08/24/2026

Last Thursday, we gathered to celebrate the heart of our mission at our Faculty Appreciation Event!

Without our incredible faculty, professors, and supporters, Hudson Link wouldn't be the beacon of hope it is today. We deeply honor everyone who continuously pours their time, effort, and expertise into our students and alumni.

Thank you all for your unwavering dedication and for making this event so meaningful. We are so grateful for everything you do! ❤️

08/21/2026

Imagine a world where your potential isn’t limited by your worst mistake. At Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison, we work to make that vision a reality every single day.

In celebration of New York City’s Nonprofit Week, we are proud to highlight our ongoing mission to help currently and formerly incarcerated New Yorkers rewrite their stories and reimagine their futures through the transformative power of higher education.

We invite you to celebrate with us this week and learn more about our student success stories, our transitional services, and how you can get involved by visiting our website at hudsonlink.org. Let's keep working together to build a safer, more inclusive New York.