Prison Education Program at Eastern University

10/01/2026

The call for proposals is open for NCHEP 16, to be held March 30-April 1, 2027, in Long Beach, CA!

The Planning Team for the 16th Annual National Conference on Higher Education in Prison announces the Call for Proposals for the 2027 conference, taking place in Long Beach, California.

09/05/2026

Employment opportunities

08/31/2026

For people who are incarcerated, access to education is more than earning a credential. It’s an opportunity to grow, discover purpose, develop new skills, and prepare for a different future.

For many, this is not a second chance, it is a first chance.

Classes begin this week. Please pray for them as they focus on finishing well.

08/30/2026

Shout out to Dennis (Freedom) and Lee Horton for excellent facilitation of the WRAP (wellness recovery action plan) program. Well done!

08/25/2026

This free WELLNESS workshop is open to all. Join us.
Register now:

You’re invited to a one-day Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) seminar hosted by the Prison Education Program at Eastern University! This is open to ALL. Breakfast and lunch are provided, and transportation will be provided from 63rd & Market Streets in Philadelphia. Date: Saturday, August 29 Ti...

08/15/2026

The Technical Assistance Coordinator is the Alliance’s primary representative and project lead on a five-year, $10.3M technical assistance partnership with the American Institutes for Research (AIR), funded by Ascendium and running from 2025 through 2030. Higher education in prison (HEP) is colleg...

08/15/2026

08/14/2026

Expungement clinic

08/12/2026

Please join us for a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) seminar! Formerly incarcerated participants are especially encouraged to register.
Register now: https://bit.ly/3SFcxNG