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From Prison to PhD Dreams | San Jose News
After 21 years behind bars, Benjamin Osborn didn’t just survive—he thrived. Now an honors graduate from Los Medanos College and a student at Cal State East Bay, he turned his life around through education, earning his GED during the pandemic and launching the RISE program to support justice-impacted students. Funded by California’s Rising Scholars initiative, RISE tackles real barriers like housing, employment, and stigma while empowering students with academic, financial, and personal support. As a mentor and nonprofit founder, Osborn is helping others rewrite their stories—and his ultimate…
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