News: Department of Criminal Justice
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As more municipalities weigh the future of their police departments, UNLV professors explain what these movements mean and how they would work.
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National Guard member and UNLV student Jackie Trujillo finds way to balance helping combat the virus with her studies.
An enduring UNLV end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.
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Carnegie Foundation names university among top institutions in country for community engagement.
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Top of the List: Seeking help whenever you need it.
A collection of stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made the news in 2019.
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Honors College student Martha Amaya one of just 30 nationwide to receive Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship.
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UNLV’s new assistant police chief discusses his time in the Marine Corps, his 25-year public safety career, and the winter “anthrax” he endured in Northern Nevada.
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William S. Boyd School of Law Alumnus of the Year and former public defender John Piro's work recognized for helping pursue mental-health reform within the justice system.
Criminal justice mentorship program helps first-generation students navigate college
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‘Orange is the New Black’ has mirrored real-life circumstances of women offenders since its debut in 2013.
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Triple-major Martha Amaya’s research explores the interactions between policing, public policy, and crowd science.