The Prison Education Program provides incarcerated students in Connecticut with a strong liberal arts curriculum that allows for exploration in a wide variety of disciplines and interests, with the ability to matriculate in two- and four-year degrees. Learn more about the program on our website.

Opportunities to Get Involved

• Interested faculty can propose teaching courses in prison at this link.
• Students or others interested in supporting the program or volunteering in other capacities can get involved by filling out the interest form at this link.

Brad Woodworth on teaching in MacDougall Prison. 

Douglas Ficek’s thoughts on the UNewHaven Prison Education Initiative. 

Mary Isbell’s thoughts on the UNewHaven Prison Education Initiative..

Please email zroland@newhaven.edu with any questions.