On Monday, April 28th, 2025—at the close of Second Chance Month—Tennessee Higher Education Initiative (THEI) welcomed supporters, partners, alumni, and friends to our third annual Path Forward Luncheon at Belmont
THEI has created Navigating Forward, a collection of clear, digestible, and comprehensive college navigation materials designed specifically for incarcerated learners, with special consideration for the unique challenges and needs of
The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS) published a case study in March 2025 titled, Cross-Agency Collaboration for Quality Correctional Education: How the Tennessee Prison College Coalition Is Expanding
Bo’s hands move with practiced precision, threading small beads onto a length of sinew. The soft click of the beads sliding into place, the rhythmic repetition of his fingers as
Boldly embracing the power of words, culture, and community—we celebrate Black History Month at THEI, also understanding that to honor the legacy, resilience, and creative spirit of Black communities across
On Friday, December 6th, 2024, THEI opened the doors of Ogburn House for a night that was about so much more than cards. Over 60 people came together—our largest turnout