News
Barbi Brown- The Next Chapter in Leadership
THEI is proud to celebrate Barbi Brown’s acceptance into Belmont University’s Strategic Leadership Ph.D. program. Congratulations, Barbi!
September 28, 2026
News
Events
2027 Path Forward Luncheon
Join the board, staff, students, and alumni community of the Tennessee Higher Education Initiative (THEI) as we host the fourth annual Path Forward Luncheon: Shifting the Narrative of Justice-Impacted Individuals.
September 28, 2026
Resources
THEI Publishes Navigating Forward: Your Guide to Higher Education in Prison
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
May 7, 2025
News
Cross-Agency Collaboration for Quality Correctional Education: How the Tennessee Prison College Coalition Is Expanding Postsecondary Opportunities for Justice-Impacted Students
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
May 7, 2025
Success Stories
Crafting Perseverance: Michael D. Bolton’s Vision for His Future
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
March 1, 2025