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By leading the initiative, PJI will build upon the Georgetown academic courses they have at the D.C. jail through its Prison Scholars Program. “We are excited to build upon the success of the Prison Scholars Program and provide an opportunity for students to earn a college degree while incarcerated,” said PJI Director Marc Howard. “A degree from Georgetown and the interdisciplinary coursework behind it will prepare our graduates to reenter their communities and the workforce with pride in their academic achievements.” Many returning citizens struggle to find employment after their re...

Print this article Some Maryland inmates could soon swap their orange jumpsuits for caps and gowns under a new program at one of the nation's most prestigious universities — where tuition costs law-abiding students upward of $60,000 per year. Georgetown University will offer a full bachelor’s degree program for Maryland inmates beginning in the next academic year, the Washington, D.C., university announced on Wednesday. The program goes beyond the Georgetown University Prisons and Justice Initiative's existing non-degree Prison Scholars Program, which began in 2018. "We are excited to b...