These Utah State Prison inmates just graduated. Here’s what they say about their degrees.

The program honored 38 students who earned their high school diploma while incarcerated. “I will make a difference outside of prison,” promised one graduate.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Prison inmates Dusten Anderson, left, and Albert Givens get ready to receive their high school diplomas as the Utah Department of Corrections and Salt Lake City School District host the inaugural high school graduation ceremony at the Utah State Correctional Facility on Monday, June 5, 2023.

These Utah State Prison inmates just graduated. Here’s what they say about their degrees.

The program honored 38 students who earned their high school diploma while incarcerated. “I will make a difference outside of prison,” promised one graduate.

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