News: Department of Criminal Justice

A closeup on the sleeve of a red ºÚÁÏÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø students, dressed in red caps and gowns, filtering into the Thomas & Mack Center with the stage in the background
Campus News |

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

ºÚÁÏÍø XMAS
Campus News |

This month’s frosty headlines and highlights from the students and faculty of ºÚÁÏÍø.

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Campus News |

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

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ºÚÁÏÍø History |

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

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Business and Community |

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

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Campus News |

Juan Rubio Pulido joins the first cohort of TheDream.US scholars to graduate from ºÚÁÏÍø.

Students in red caps and gowns walk out of an arena in front of a red Rebels Make It Happen sign
People |

The class of 2023 offers inspiration for current Rebels on how to make the most of the journey from student to alumnus.

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Campus News |

The undergraduate course helps the next generation of decisionmakers analyze prison and parole systems function.

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Athletics |

The former student-athlete has returned and is ready to tackle a new position as director of Football Player Development and Community Engagement for ºÚÁÏÍø Athletics.

Graduation surprise
Campus News |

News stories from the summer featuring ºÚÁÏÍø students and faculty.