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August White, BA \u201821 gives the commencement speech<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

WAUPUN, Wis. \u2013 <\/strong>Trinity International University presents the first graduating class from Waupun Correctional Facility. <\/span>The graduates, who are inmates serving 10 or more years, are now equipped to serve the correctional community with a BA in Biblical Studies and a minor in Psychology.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Four years ago, Trinity International University (TIU) and Wisconsin Inmate Education Association<\/a> (WIEA) partnered to provide an opportunity for inmates at the Wisconsin Department of Correction at Waupun Correctional Facility to pursue a bachelor\u2019s degree in Biblical Studies<\/a> with a minor in Psychology<\/a>. While the academic expectations and classroom rigor promised to be equivalent to Trinity\u2019s on-campus experience with no shortcuts, a number of people took the challenge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yesterday, the first 20 students of the inaugural program proudly received their diplomas after four years of discipline and perseverance. <\/span>\u201cOver 70% of the inmates did not graduate from high school, but earned their high school equivalency while in prison,\u201d explained Craig Long<\/a> PhD \u201913, Associate Dean, Waupun Correctional Extension Site. \u201cGraduating will be a very significant victory and give them the skills to engage with those around them and make a kingdom impact.\u201d<\/span> President Nick Perrin and Provost Wayne Johnson of TIU presented the diplomas with great joy <\/span>as each student graduated with honors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe seniors are looking ahead to their post-graduation plans with anticipation,\u201d said Sharon Vaught from WIEA. \u201cSome have remarked how this is the first time in their lives they\u2019ve ever finished anything. For most, it\u2019s the first time they\u2019ve dreamt about their future.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0 The goal is for graduates to now serve as field mentors to help guide and counsel other incarcerated people. \u201cWith this degree, I can not only better myself, but be better for others that I encounter in case they are going through some type of tragedy or negative circumstances. Trinity has allowed me to get these tools that are essential for helping others as they do time,\u201d said August White, BA Biblical Studies \u201821<\/span><\/p>\n

\"President\u201cAs president of Trinity,\u00a0 I couldn’t be more proud of these students and the hurdles they’ve overcome to achieve success,\u201d said Perrin. \u201cMy prayer is that they would come to fully understand God\u2019s generous hand upon their lives and use their degrees to serve others.”\u00a0 <\/span>Trinity is th<\/span>rilled to welcome these 20 students into the Trinity alumni family!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

WAUPUN, Wis. \u2013 Trinity International University presents the first graduating class from Waupun Correctional Facility. 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