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A man in graduation cap and gown addresses the audience at the 2026 UMA PEP commencement ceremony

UMA’s Prison Education Partnership Earns Federal Approval to Expand College Access

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UMA has earned full federal PEP certification, clearing the way for many more incarcerated students to earn a degree. The … Read More

Graduates in black caps and gowns sit with commencement programs while audience members stand behind them at UMA’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony at the Maine State Prison in Warren.

The true value of a mind: UMA celebrates Prison Education Partnership graduates

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Imagine trying to earn a university degree in an environment defined by constant disruptions, no privacy, impending court dates and … Read More

Travis Walker, 2025 UMA graduate, wears graduation regalia and poses with UMA President Jenifer Cushman as she presents Travis with his degree.

Second Chance Month highlights the power of education

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Each April, Second Chance Month invites communities across the country to recognize the challenges justice-impacted individuals face as they rebuild … Read More

Professor Ellen Taylor with three students/alumni posing by a conference sign

Professor Ellen Taylor and students share insights on prison education at national conference

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Professor Ellen Taylor, joined via Zoom by two of her first-year incarcerated students, presented at the 14th National Conference on … Read More