Austine Knowlton Foundation News Today

The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation committed a $1 million grant to Augustana's Prison Education Program, announcing a 10-year commitment to the initiative.

EAST MOLINE – Earlier this month was the first week of fall semester classes for college students across the state – including 30 students enrolled in the

State program allows Illinois prisoners to take college courses with federal grants

(The Center Square) – Classes have begun at college campuses around the state, but also at an Illinois prison. There are about 30 students enrolled in the Augustana Prison Education Program (APEP) inside East Moline Cor...

For Immediate Release Illinois Department of Corrections and Augustana College Launch the First 'Second Chance...

Tri-State school theatre programs were preparing for their spring productions when COVID-19 erupted in 2020. The income they'd hope to earn from ticket sales never came, and fundraising chances were sparse, threatening the sustainable future of local programs. But grants from the Educational Theatre Foundation are injecting new energy into seven local schools.

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There are 10 inmates taking part in the program, which allows them to work towards a four-year bachelor's degree.