News: Department of Criminal Justice

University police officers walking outside on ÐÔÊӽ紫ý campus
People |

Officer ranks are growing as University Police advances efforts to ensure safety of the campus community. 

Amelia Davis holds holiday cards she designed in front of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý letters sculpture
Campus News |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý alumna and Foundation graphic designer Amelia Davis embraces her fourth annual holiday card with creativity and gratitude.

White man in a royal blue suit and brown loafers leans forward with his elbows on his knees while sitting outside on a bench with the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý logo
People |

Dave Valenta is quick to credit his ÐÔÊӽ紫ý degree for helping him climb the law-enforcement ladder. Now the Urban Affairs Alumnus of the Year is back on campus prepping the next generation of justice seekers.

Campus beauty.
Campus News |

A collection of the most prominent news stories from last month featuring ÐÔÊӽ紫ý staff and students.

A group of students play with legos on a shared large desk.
Campus News |

In this Urban Affairs class, students learn the community-building skills they'll need to overcome work and personal challenges in the future. 

A closeup on the sleeve of a red ÐÔÊӽ紫ý graduation gown bearing the words "Rebels Forever"
Campus News |

President Chris Heavey recognizes 10 students for their staunch commitment to academic excellence and service to the community.

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Research |

Alexandra Nur, a criminal justice researcher, says rehabilitation programs like fire suppression camps help reduce recidivism rates.

A rear view of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý students, dressed in red caps and gowns, filtering into the Thomas & Mack Center with the stage in the background
Campus News |

An enduring ÐÔÊӽ紫ý end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý XMAS
Campus News |

This month’s frosty headlines and highlights from the students and faculty of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

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Campus News |

A monthly roundup of the top news stories at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý, featuring the presidential election, gaming partnerships, and much more.

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ÐÔÊӽ紫ý History |

Faculty/staff donations to the annual holiday card tree fund have been providing scholarships for over 50 years.

Graphic with words on screen, The Killing Drugs: Synthetic Opioids Around the World
Business and Community |

Brookings Mountain West and ÐÔÊӽ紫ý health care and criminal justice faculty experts partner with Washington think tank on podcast series addressing the opioid abuse epidemic.