Emerson Prison Initiative set to resume in-person classes
EPI was featured in the Berkeley Beacon. Read the article here: https://berkeleybeacon.com/emerson-prison-initiative-set-to-resume-in-person-classes/
Higher Education Access and Parity: The Emerson Prison Initiative’s Bachelor of Arts Program
EPI Director Mneesha Gellman has authored a chapter in the book “Higher Education Accessibility Behind and Beyond Prison Walls.” Read the chapter abstract and introduction on the publisher’s website.
EPI Featured in Clark Magazine
EPI professor Shelly Tenenbaum is featured in an article in Clark Magazine: Teaching Behind the Bars.
Screening of: True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality followed by Q&A
Screening of: True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality followed by Q&A Tuesday, March 10 4:00-5:45 pm Bordy Theatre (216 Tremont Street) True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality follows public interest attorney Bryan Stevenson’s struggle to create greater fairness in Read More …
No Debating It: Exhibit Explores Emerson’s History of Prison Education
EPI was featured in Emerson Today on December 4, 2019. Read the article here.
Documentary provides rare look at higher education in prison
EPI Director Mneesha Gellman wrote about the documentary “College Behind Bars” in The Conversation. Read the article here.
Intervening In Mass Incarceration: From Narrative To Action
Tuesday December 10th, 2019 3:00-5:00pm Join Us For Exhibition & Round Table A Father’s Lullaby 3:00pm Tour Of The Exhibition With The Artist Rashin Fahandej 3:45pm Opening Remarks: Kevin Sibley, Director, Boston Office Of Returning Citizens Round Table: Mnseesha Gellman, Read More …
Emerson Offers Incarcerated Students Pathway to BA
Director Mneesha Gellman, Associate Professor Kim McLarin, and tutor Annie Lineberry, a graduate student in the theatre education program, were interviewed for a feature on Emerson Today – read the article here.
Director Mneesha Gellman Recipient of the 2019 “Spirit of Emerson” Award
This honor is bestowed upon those who engage in “substantial contributions to advancing social justice, inclusiveness, and diversity; unconditional giving to Emerson; and advancing Emerson’s mission, especially Emerson’s commitment to academic excellence and civic engagement.” Read more about it here.
EPI Director Mneesha Gellman’s Interview with WERS Host Madison Rogers
Listen to the interview here.