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Graduate Roy Burvick chats with NYU President Andrew Hamilton. This is the first graduation for NYU's Prison Education Program.
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Graduate Khalan Pendelton meets NYU President Andrew Hamilton. The program offers credit-bearing courses and educational programming.
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Roy Burvick is one of the five first graduates of the program. They completed their coursework while incarcerated at Wallkill Correctional Facility.
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Susanne Wofford, dean of the NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study, addresses the audience. Faculty from across NYU teach for the program.
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New York University President Andrew Hamilton makes his address.
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Ryan Burrell receives his diploma from President Hamilton. The graduates earned Associate of Arts Degrees from New York University in Liberal Studies.
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The graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas.
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Graduate Danis Flores celebrates with his fellow graduates.
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The program supports graduates like Ryan Burrell after they've been released by facilitating financial aid, credit-transfers and continuing education.
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Graduate Vincent Thompson has been released from Wallkill but came back for graduation. He's working with program staff to continue his education.
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Graduates Roy Burvick and Ryan Burrell applaud their fellow graduate's speech.
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Graduate Danis Flores is embraced by family after the ceremony.
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New York University President Andrew Hamilton chats with Anthony Stevens, a current student in the NYU Prison Education Program.
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Graduate Ryan Burrell shakes hands with New York University President Andrew Hamilton after the ceremony.
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Current NYU Prison Education Program students pose with graduates.
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