A graduating Tufts student on his journey from prison to commencement

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David Delvalle began studying through the Tufts University Prison Initiative nearly a decade ago while in prison. This weekend, the 32-year-old will graduate with his bachelor's degree in civic studies and receive the presidential award for civic life.

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