by
David Thompson
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published
Jun 23, 2026
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last modified
Jun 23, 2026 11:45 AM
🎓 CELEBRATING SUCCESS AT TCF! 🎓
On Friday, May 22, KDOC celebrated the incredible achievements of 81 students at the Topeka Correctional Facility (TCF). Through our partnership with Smoky Hill Education Service Center, Washburn Tech, and Washburn University, these graduates showed true dedication.
Here is what they accomplished:14 High School Diplomas 📜24 Industrial Production Tech Certificates 🛠️9 Business Technology Certificates 💻24 Associate of Liberal Studies Degrees 🎓10 Bachelor of Integrated Studies Degrees 🌟
Historic Milestones: First ever Bachelor’s degrees completed while incarcerated at TCF.31 out of 34 Washburn University students earned academic honors. Amber Bright graduated Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.70–3.90).Roxanne Dickerman graduated Summa Cum Laude (4.00 GPA) and was a Sibberson Award finalist!
7 Washburn Tech students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society.
Thank you to the instructors, staff, and community partners who support Kansas Department of Corrections educational programs. Your support changes lives!
#EducationMatters #SecondChances #Commencement2026 #HigherEdInPrison #TopekaCorrectionalFacility #KDOC
