Underground Scholars
Celebration
10 Year Anniversary
10 Year Anniversary
Celebrating 10 years of excellence and transformation in higher education &
THE LAUNCH OF
Underground Scholars Inc.
a new organization to expand our work beyond the university
10 years Strong...
In 2013 formerly incarcerated and system impacted UC Berkeley students came together to form Underground Scholars - a transformative program that supports incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students with recruitment, retention, advocacy, wellness, and career services.
In 2023 - we're celebrating our expansion to 9 UC campuses, serving hundreds of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students each year, hundreds of alumni - many advancing to graduate programs and many working in re-entry, higher education, policy, law, nonprofits, and other professions.
The Next 10 Years...
Announcing the launch of Underground Scholars Inc., a new umbrella organization that will
Our new program structure will shift our Recruitment, Advocacy, Wellness, and Career Services to the non-profit, allowing the UC based Underground Scholars Chapters to focus on retention support for UC students
UC
Programs
Retention
Wellness Services
for students
Career Services
Professional Development & Jobs for Alumni
Statewide Advocacy & Policy Institute
Engage in individual & systemic advocacy
Recruitment Programs & UC Application Support
in Jails, Prisons, Youth Facilities, & Community Colleges
Board of Directors
Get in touch
For PArtnerships, Media, or more info Contact
Azadeh Zohrabi | azadehzohrabi@gmail.com
Danny Murillo | jaymurillo79@gmail.com