Prison Education Project Celebrates Second Graduation at MECC

On May 25th, 2022 the Prison Education Project was proud to celebrate its second ever graduation ceremony at the Missouri Eastern Correctional Center. PEP awarded 18 degrees to MECC students. PEP’s graduation ceremony was featured in the June 8, 2022 edition of The Source, including a video featuring remarks from Chancellor Andrew D. Martin, guest speaker Mitchell S. Jackson, and student commencement speakers Larry Marshall and Jacob Bitters.

View all photos of the ceremony here.

PEP is proud to offer a Washinton University education to over 40 students at two Missouri prisons. We invite you to learn more about our work and how you can support us.

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