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UNO’s TRAC Program Helps Inmates Pursue Higher Education

College of Public Affairs and Community Service Building. Photo: Ryan Soderlin, Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

College of Public Affairs and Community Service Building. Photo: Ryan Soderlin, Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s (UNO) TRAC program is making a significant impact at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) by providing incarcerated individuals with access to university-level courses. Led by Assistant Professor Sadaf Hashimi, Ph.D., the program helps participants transition into higher education and employment post-release. Since its launch in 2017, TRAC has offered over 31 courses to 350 students, with participants achieving an impressive average GPA of 3.7.

The program’s success extends beyond academic performance, as many TRAC graduates continue their education after release, enrolling in college programs across the region. The initiative highlights the power of education in fostering personal transformation and providing second chances for individuals who are incarcerated.

WOWT’s coverage of TRAC underscores the program’s lasting impact on both the individuals involved and the community. By giving incarcerated individuals, the tools to succeed, UNO is contributing to breaking the cycle of incarceration and opening doors to brighter futures.

For more information on how UNO’s TRAC program is helping incarcerated individuals pursue higher education, read the full story from WOWT.

Read the full article on WOWT

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The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university, committed to innovating for the public good, advancing social mobility, powering workforce development, and serving as a hub for community engagement. Nearly 15,000 Mavericks choose UNO for its hands-on education experiences, nationally ranked online and graduate programs, military-connected student support, and innovative approaches to supporting lifelong learning. UNO holds the Carnegie Research Activity “R2” designation, securing more than $40 million annually in external research funding and counts its faculty among the world’s most cited scholars. Sixteen Omaha Athletics programs compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Summit League and National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). 

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