Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison

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.

08/20/2026

As we honor our faculty at today’s Faculty Appreciation Event, we want to take a moment and share a few testimonials from some of our dedicated educators and staff who make this life-changing work possible.

From leading late evening classes to the urgent preparation of coursework, our "angels of academia" consistently empower our students through their commitment and expertise. We are deeply grateful for the sacrifices, hard work, and wisdom they impart to our students within the facility.

To all of our faculty and staff: we thank you, we honor you, and we celebrate the profound impact you have every day.

08/20/2026

Our President is right: We believe in building effective models of reentry across the nation.

As we recap our inaugural Reentry Capacity Building Summit, Sean Pica speaks on how heartwarming it is to see Hudson Link empowering organizations throughout our field.

08/12/2026

TUFTS IN THE BUILDING 🐘

David Delvalle, the Education and Reentry Director at Tufts University Prison Initiative of Tisch College (TUPIT) spoke glowingly about his experience at our inaugural Reentry Capacity Building Summit.

With program leaders like David leading the charge, we can create and deploy effective reentry practices and principles across the nation.