Building a Prison-to-University Pipeline through
Recruitment, Retention and Advocacy

 
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RECRUITMENT

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RETENTION

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ADVOCACY

View fullsize Hello everyone! Underground Scholars is recruiting their next cohort of formerly incarcerated and system-impact students to join the Underground Scholars Ambassadors program. The ambassador program provides leadership development training to former
View fullsize It’s that time of year again! 📣🥳 Please join us in celebrating this year’s graduating students! We are honored to have Jalil Muntaqim, a veteran of the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army, serve as this year’s keyn
View fullsize 🎉🎓 Join us in congratulating Arlinda for admission to the Master of Social Welfare Program at UC Berkeley! 🎉🌟 This incredible achievement marks the continuation of an exciting journey toward reaching your academic, professional, and personal goal
View fullsize Fridays are for healing and wellness ✨🫶🏽💐 As we gear up for finals season, we partner with @freedomcommunityclinic to bring a variety of healing modalities to Underground Scholars at UC Berkeley. Thank you to the amazing healers that take care o
View fullsize Casting a spotlight on Dominique Palacio "Nini" from Riverside City College! Today, let's celebrate Nini's passion for learning, dedication to her family, and vibrant zest for life! In her free time, Nini finds joy in quality time with her
View fullsize USI Ambassador Spotlight: Shining a light on Ali, a dedicated student and parent, juggling academia, parenthood, and a passion for justice. Ali, a full-time student at Santa Monica City College and parent of two girls, carves out time for reading a
View fullsize We mean business when it comes to building the prison to university pipeline. The stats speak for themselves, for the students we help at community colleges and prisons across California 76% of them will be accepted to UC Berkeley! And it doesn&rsquo
View fullsize USI Ambassador Spotlight: Casting a spotlight on Brooklyn from Sacramento City College! Today, let’s celebrate Brooklyn’s unwavering commitment to her studies, work, and family. In Brooklyn’s own words: “I spend my free time
View fullsize UC Berkeley graduate students and graduating undergraduate seniors, this is for you. 🌹2024 application cycle open now‼️ Established in 2020, the Sylvia Bracamonte Memorial Scholarship at UC Berkeley was created by the Graduate Assembly and Berkele
View fullsize USI Ambassador Spotlight: Casting a spotlight on Brendan from the College of the Redwoods! Today, let’s celebrate his outstanding achievements and hear firsthand about his inspiring college journey. Brendan shares his aspirations with us: I
View fullsize Did you know that Underground Scholars Ambassador program provides leadership development to formerly incarcerated and system impacted students in the California Community Colleges? As a part of our recruitment pillar we work to build up the prison
View fullsize Congratulations to #UndergroundScholar Johnny Smith who earned acceptance to Sociology PhD programs at @ucberkeleyofficial and Harvard!! One thing we know is that our students have unlimited potential and can make it anywhere! Gratitude to our associ
 

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Berkeley Underground Scholars Jessi Fernandez Commencement Speaker Pasadena City College 2018

Berkeley Underground Scholars: From Incarceration to Education

Berkeley Underground Scholars

 

Berkeley Underground Scholars: From Incarceration to Education

UC Berkeley's 1st graduate ceremony for formerly incarcerated students