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Juneteenth in Historical and Cultural Context
Following President Botstein's message declaring Friday, June 18, 2021 an official campus holiday at Bard College, the college shared further resources for those who wish to read, listen, reflect, and learn more about the historical and cultural significance of Juneteenth as a day of… Read More
BPI Alumni Weigh in on Significance of Newly Passed Less Is More Act
Yesterday saw a major legislative feat as the Less Is More Act passed out of the Senate 39-24 and then passed out of the Assembly at 89-60. This legislation has been driven by our allies in the field of criminal justice and especially by… Read More
BPI Debate Union
Since 2014, almost 100 students have been members of the BPI Debate Union, building a successful record against debaters from internationally respected programs including teams such as Harvard, Cambridge, and Morehouse. Read More
BPI Learning Commons Lead Position at Bard at BPL
The one-year, full-time (paid) Learning Commons Lead position supports BPI alumni interested in careers and/or further study in education to join the community of the Bard Microcollege at the Brooklyn Public Library from July 2021 to the end of June 2022. In this position,… Read More
Announcing the Bard Microcollege for Just Community Leadership
Bard College Launches the Nation’s First Tuition-Free College Dedicated to Advocacy, Arts, and Sciences HARLEM, N.Y. — The Bard Prison Initiative (BPI) has announced the launch of its third tuition-free microcollege, which will open in Harlem this fall. The Bard Microcollege for Just Community Leadership will… Read More
Alumni Reflection Essay: Urban Vitality: The Affordable Housing Discourse in the City of Yonkers
Alumnus Jonathan Alvarez '19 participated in BPI's Community Engagement in Public Health & Public Education Internship stipend program, holding an internship with Community Governance & Development Council (CGDCNY). Below is his reflection on the experience of his internship. The new surge of high-rise developments in… Read More
Webinar: To Take the Covid-19 Vaccine or Not? Virtual Discussion and Q&A
On March 11, 2021, BPI hosted a discussion and information sharing session on the COVID-19 Vaccines for the BPI alumni community with panelists Kizzmekia Corbett, PhD, Hancy Maxis '15, and Robert Fullilove, EdD. It was a robust and important conversation exploring health equity and… Read More
Webinar: The Historic Return of Pell Funding for Incarcerated Students and What Comes Next
On March 10th, George Chochos '10, Senior Federal Policy Associate at the Vera Institute of Justice; Rev. Vivian Nixon, Executive Director of College & Community Fellowship; and Max Kenner '01, Executive Director of BPI joined this webinar to discuss the historical restoration of Pell… Read More
#TurnOnTheTAPNY Legislative Briefing
On February 25th BPI joined with College and Community Fellowship and colleagues in the field of college-in-prison to discuss with legislators and staffers the importance of restoring eligibility for NY's Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) to incarcerated students in New York State. Click here to… Read More