The Prison University Project discusses the prospect of seeking accreditation with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) for the first time. February 14, 2020 by
President Obama awards the Prison University Project the National Humanities Medal. February 14, 2020 by
Prison University Project staff begin to explore other college partners, as well as the feasibility of pursuing independence, after Patten University is acquired by UniversityNow. February 14, 2020 by
The Prison University Project receives a major grant from the Sunshine Lady Foundation and is incorporated as an independent 501(c)3. February 14, 2020 by
Oakland’s Patten University helps launch the College Program—together with an education administrator at San Quentin, a volunteer coordinator from University of California, Davis, and no budget. For 20 years, it remains the only on-site degree-granting program in a California prison. February 14, 2020 by
The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act is passed. As a result, the number of prison higher ed programs nationally drops from over 300 to fewer than ten. February 14, 2020 by
The Prison University Project is founded as a fiscally-sponsored project of the Tides Center. February 14, 2020 by
After serving four years as a volunteer, Jody Lewen takes over as Director of the College Program. February 14, 2020 by
The first student from the College Program is awarded the Associate of Arts degree. February 14, 2020 by