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The power of education

Najiah Osborne October 21, 2021

Institutionalized racism is defined as racism embedded in the laws and regulations of a society or an organization. How does institutionalized racism affect people of color? People of color are incarcerated...

Pioneering a four-year prison education program

Olivia Doak April 16, 2021

Starting next fall, Augustana will offer a four-year degree program for incarcerated men at East Moline Correctional Center (EMCC). A select group of applicants will be able to participate in the program...

‘Getting Out’ gets to heart of social justice issues

February 10, 2016

The Augustana theater department finished their final performance of Marsha Norman’s play “Getting Out” on Feb. 7. The play was directed by professor Jeff Coussens and revolved around the release...

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