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Within prison walls, a new model of leadership is emerging. A look at a leadership-focused classroom at the California Rehabilitation Center in Norco, drawing on Peter Drucker’s principles and led by Romarilyn Ralston.
(Thursday, October 23, 2025)
The Student Life
Inside-Out program faces uncertainty due to CRC closure. The closure brings uncertainty for the future of Pitzer College’s Inside-Out program and the accelerated bachelor’s program for incarcerated students.
(Sunday, September 21, 2025)
Inside CSUSB
From incarceration to inspiration: The educational journey of Michael Griggs. CSUSB alumnus Michael Griggs’ story is one of adversity and triumph.
(August 28, 2024)
CalMatters
The new program allows incarcerated students to get bachelor’s degrees alongside peers on the outside.
(October 1, 2021)
NPR
‘Dear Son’: How a Mom’s Letter Inspired a Graduation Speech — From Prison.
(May 27, 2021)
NPR
Student Makes the Most of Time Behind Bars, Finishes College with Honors.
(May 27, 2021)
Pitzer Student Senate
Pitzer Student Senate endorses an amendment to create a representative position for current, previously incarcerated students.
(April 25, 2021)
The Student Life
Incarcerated students flourish in online Inside-Out programs despite tech difficulties.
(May 27, 2021)
The Press-Enterprise
Norco prison inmates earning bachelor’s degrees through Pitzer College.
(January 8, 2021)
The Optimist Daily
Pitzer launches the US’ first bachelor’s program for incarcerated individuals.
(December 16, 2020)
89.3 KPCC
New “Inside Out” Program Helps Inmates Earn Bachelor’s Degrees.
(December 14, 2020)
NBC Los Angeles
Inmates can work on getting bachelor’s degrees virtually alongside students.
(December 11, 2020)
PR Newswire
Pitzer College launches country’s first Inside-Out Bachelor’s Degree Program for the incarcerated.
(December 10, 2020)
The Student Life
Based on the Inside-Out curriculum, Pitzer launched the nation’s first path to a bachelor’s degree for incarcerated students.
(December 10, 2020)
University Business
Where ‘inside’ and ‘outside’ students seek degrees together.
(December 10, 2020)
NPR
Student Makes the Most of Time Behind Bars, Finishes College with Honors.
(May 27, 2021)
NPR
Student Makes the Most of Time Behind Bars, Finishes College with Honors.
(May 27, 2021)
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