Emma Sharp is a Senior at Michigan State University studying Criminal Justice with a minor in Law, Justice and Public Policy.
Dr. Meghan M. O’Neil, Assistant Professor in the School of Criminal Justice, has received the 2024 Junior Scholar Award from the Drugs and Society Section of the American Sociological Association (ASA).
Dr. Ed McGarrell, Professor Emeritus in the School of Criminal Justice, has received the Jerry Lee Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is jointly presented by the American Society of Criminology’s Division of Experimental Criminology and the Academy of Experimental Criminology.
Kaelyn Sanders, Doctoral Student in the School of Criminal Justice, has received an American Society of Criminology Ruth D. Peterson Fellowship for Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
Dr. Chris Melde, Professor and Director in the School of Criminal Justice, has been named a New Academy of Experimental Criminology Fellow in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of experimental criminology.
A full breakdown of everyone from the MSU School of Criminal Justice who will be presenting at ASC.
Dr. Carole Gibbs has received the American Society of Criminology’s Division of White-Collar and Corporate Crime’s Outstanding Article or Book Chapter Award
Kexin Cui is a graduate student in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University.
"It is such an honor to receive this award from the Division on Terrorism & Bias Crimes. I am very grateful to Dr. Merry Morash, Dr. Steven Chermak, and Dr. Joshua Freilich for their guidance and valuable feedback on this project."
The Criminal Investigations Club is a new club on campus that is open to all majors.
Dr. Vivian Aranda-Hughes is an Assistant Professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University.
Dr. Wally Wojciechowski has been with the School of Criminal Justice at MSU since 2019 and was recently appointed to a Tenure-Stream Assistant Professorship. Dr. Wojciechowski’s commitment to research and teaching have made him an integral part of the School.
Dr. Meghan O’Neil is an Assistant Professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University.
Dr. Jeremy Wilson has received the American Society of Criminology Division of Policing Distinguished Scholar Award!
Jedidiah Knode, Doctoral Student in the School of Criminal Justice, has received the 2024 Outstanding Student Article Award from the American Society of Criminology (ASC) Division of Policing.
Cece Branson is a Senior at Michigan State University with a double major in Criminal Justice and International Relations. We sat down with Cece to talk about their experiences participating in the Inside Out Program.
Sara Sundaram is a senior at Michigan State University studying Criminal Justice and Psychology. Sara Sundaram is working on a research project that will help juvenile justice practitioners better understand the relationship between substance use and committing delinquent offenses among juveniles in Michigan.
NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced a new monetary prize for individuals who advance the meaning, practices and outcomes of higher education internationalization. The Prize is named after John K. Hudzik, Professor of Criminal Justice and University Vice President Emeritus at Michigan State University.
A trio of researchers from the School of Criminal Justice recently published an article in Criminology, the premier journal for scholars devoted to the study of crime and deviant behavior.
Tiana Gaudette led a team of researchers who analyzed the struggles people face when leaving the world of right-wing extremism. The research team is hoping to understand the processes of deradicalization (the rejection of extremist ideologies) and disengagement (leaving associated extremist groups) to help others leave as well.
Ashley Pumford is an alumni of the MSU School of Criminal Justice and an Officer with the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety (MSUDDPS). We sat down with Officer Pumford to discuss her time as a student at MSU, what it means to be back as an Officer, and advice she has for students interested in a career in Law Enforcement.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Anna Gurinskaya has been awarded the Integrative Studies in Social Science Teaching Award by the College of Social Science at Michigan State University.
For his dedication to teaching, research, service, and advancing justice, Dr. Ed McGarrell has been recognized with the College of Social Science Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is the highest recognition given by the College.
Natalie Hollis has been named the 2024 Criminal Justice Outstanding Senior in recognition of their academic achievements, involvement in student groups, and professional development activities while a student at MSU.
In many states across the country, youths are serving life or near-life sentences in adult facilities. Until recently, little was known about the experiences of these incarcerated youths. However, a team of researchers from the MSU School of Criminal Justice has been working to change that.
Robbin Bell is a graduate from the MSU School of Criminal Justice and is currently a Correction Consultant with the State of Kentucky Department of Corrections, and a Correction Consultant/Accreditation Auditor with the American Corrections Association.
Trevariana (Tre) Mason is a graduate of the MSU School of Criminal Justice Online Master's Program in Criminal Justice. Tre is a Senior Data & Policy Analyst at The National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform.
The School of Criminal Justice’s Online Masters Program in Criminal Justice has been ranked 10th in the Nation by US News & World Report - our Online Masters Program was also ranked 5th in the Nation for Veterans. This marks the 8th year in a row that our program has been listed in the Top 10.
Political and ideological extremism is on the rise in the United States. This trend is causing concern among law enforcement and intelligence agencies that the increase in extremism will lead to an increase in extremist violence.
Cybersecurity researchers from Security Discovery and CyberNews found a database containing around 26 billion records of sensitive data. They are calling it the "mother of all breaches."
The 2023 Violent Crime Reduction Summit, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance, was held from December 11-13 in Indianapolis.
Sammi Hernandez and Dr. Merry Morash received PURI funding for their research project titled The Effect of Memorable Messages.
Taylor Murdick and Dr. Karen Holt have received PURI Funding for their research project titled Assessing the Network Structures of CSEM Offenders Online.
Dr. Mahesh Nalla is an inductee into the MSU School of Criminal Justice Wall of Fame and a Professor at MSU since 1992.
Dr. Mahesh Nalla has received the 2023 American Society of Criminology International Division's Freda Adler Distinguished Scholar Award.
Hermina Kramp is an inductee into the 2023 Criminal Justice Wall of Fame.
Dr. Ed Banks is an inductee into the MSU School of Criminal Justice Wall of Fame and the Director of the Policy Analysis Unit for DOJ’s Office of Legal Policy.
William Wilson is a 2023 inductee into the MSU School of Criminal Justice Wall of Fame
Dr. Justin Patchin is an inductee into the 2023 Criminal Justice Wall of Fame and a Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.
Multiple faculty and doctoral students in the School of Criminal Justice received 2023 division awards for their hard work, dedication to the field, and consistent pursuit to advance justice.
Researchers from the MSU School of Criminal Justice are conducting a review of the Ingham County 30th Circuit Court- Family Division’s Phoenix Court: a specialty court for youth who have been sexually exploited, trafficked, or are victims of sexual trauma.
Nation States and Ideological Extremist Groups are increasingly using cyberattacks to compromise State, Local, and Federal Governments.
A full list of all of the MSU School of Criminal Justice speaking at the 2023 American Society of Criminology Conference in Philadelphia, PA!
Dr. Ryan Scrivens, Assistant Professor in the School of Criminal Justice, spoke at the 2023 Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, PA.
Makayla Burden, doctoral student in the School of Criminal Justice, has received the National Institute of Justice’s Graduate Research Fellowship – one of the most prestigious fellowships available to doctoral students in the field of Criminal Justice.
Dr. Karen Holt and Allison Rojek have received funding from the Michigan State Police to work on the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) in Michigan. This national initiative seeks to bring justice to survivors and hold perpetrators accountable.
Dr. David Carter and Dr. Shelagh Dorn have been asked to serve on newly formed “task teams” in partnership with the Criminal Intelligence Coordinating Council to rapidly advance the current capabilities of law enforcement intelligence.
Researchers affiliated with the College of Social Science’s Youth Equity Project are entering the second phase of their investigation into youth violence in Lansing and the surrounding neighborhoods.
With the help of a team of researchers from the School of Criminal Justice at MSU, the Saginaw Police Department (SPD) is working to improve community relations and increase transparency by holding regular “Front Porch Roll Calls” to engage local communities impacted by high rates of crime.
Hannah Hawes is a junior at MSU studying Criminal Justice (with minors in Law, Justice, and Public Policy, as well as Philosophy of Law) who has been interning at the Genesee County Office of the Public Defender.
Hailey Ijlal is a senior at MSU studying Criminal Justice (with minors in Law, Justice, and Public Policy and Business) who has spent the summer interning in the Office of the Genesee County Prosecuting Attorney.
Dr. Carole Gibbs, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, has been named the College of Social Science Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Studies.
Michigan State University is awarded a grant along with the City of Detroit Police Department to Enhance Community Safety and Reduce Crime.
In recognition of her excellence in teaching, research, and public service, Dr. Merry Morash has been named a University Distinguished Professor.
The School of Criminal Justice would like to congratulate Dr. Scott Wolfe on being promoted to Full Professor!
Dr. Karen Holt has been named the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator for the School of Criminal Justice.
Dr. Carole Gibbs was part of a team of MSU Researchers who won the Neuner Award for Excellence in Professional Scholarly Publication.
Samantha Verlinden has been named the 2023 Criminal Justice Outstanding Senior in recognition of her academic achievements, involvement in student groups, and professional development activities while a student at MSU.
Leeslie Shakira Herrera is a Senior studying Criminal Justice and the recipient of a 2023 César E. Chávez and Dolores Huerta Community Leadership Aguila Award.
Marcia Thompson is a School of Criminal Justice Alum and Director of Community Innovation at Amazon.
Dr. Karen Holt & Alli Rojek have received the 2023 College of Social Science Teaching Innovation Award for their work on the MSU-MSP Cold Case Collaboration.
In March 2023, the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety appointed Chris Rozman as the department’s new Chief of Police.
A team of researchers from Sam Houston State University conducted a systematic review of the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative. Dr. Yan Zhang and Dr. Jason Ingram are MSU graduates. Listen to their findings below!
The technological revolution of the 21st century has created opportunities that were not available twenty years ago. Unfortunately, the rise of the internet has also enabled the rise of cybercrime.
Caitie Ladd is a graduate student in the Masters in Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis (LEIA) Program.
Dr. Maxwell received the Fulbright Fellowship to advance her research work to understand a population’s acceptance, trust, and compliance to environmental regulations enacted by their government. While in the Philippines, she is applying her research on environmental regulations to marine protected areas.
Kayla Hoskins, PhD Candidate (ABD), in the School of Criminal Justice has accepted a T32 Postdoctoral Fellow position with the Yale School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Prevention and Community Research.
The Police Staffing Observatory is a collaborative effort consisting of over two dozen researchers and practitioners working together to advance police workforce knowledge and application through innovative research and collaboration between researchers and practitioners in the field.
The College of Social Science’s online master’s program in criminal justice ranked No. 6 in the nation. It has consistently been in the top 10 since 2017.
Dr. Joe Hamm has been named the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Trust Research.
A team of researchers in the School of Criminal Justice received funding from the MSU College of Social Science as part of the Strategic Partnership Grants Program to improve understanding of community-based violence reduction and neighborhood safety.
Criminal Justice Doctoral Student Alyssa LaBerge has received the Hiram E. Fitzgerald Engaged Scholar Fellowship from The Graduate School at Michigan State University.
Criminal Justice research team working to better understand the Incel Community
Criminal Justice professor to lead one of the largest, most comprehensive assessments of police staffing
Taryn Morikawa is an Undergraduate Student in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University.
Ryan Weinberg is a dual political science and criminal justice senior in the College of Social Science where she is a Social Science Scholar and a Political Science Scholar.
Student interns of the Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (A-CAPP) returned from the 2022 Bring Down Counterfeiting Public Policy Hackathon with awards for their research and innovation in global anti-counterfeiting solutions.
Recently, Jackson Intermediate School District had to close all public schools in Jackson and Hillsdale counties for multiple days due to a cyberattack. Hackers utilized ransomware to gain control over the School District’s technological infrastructure.
The Fall 2022 Provost’s Undergraduate Research Initiative (PURI) grant recipients were announced this week, with a total of 51 undergraduate students from across the College of Social Science being awarded funding toward faculty-assisted research during the 2022-23 school year.
The TRUSST Lab will be holding a series of Focus Groups for students at Michigan State University to discuss their experiences as students.
Dani Deetté is an alumni of the School of Criminal Justice and an actor on multiple hit TV shows.
Esmeralda Portillo is a Graduate Student in the School of Criminal Justice, completing her Masters Degree in Criminal Justice.
A full list of all the MSU School of Criminal Justice Speakers attending ASC!
Dr. Ryan Scrivens has been named the recipient of the 2022 ASC Division on Terrorism and Bias Crime's Early Career Impact Award!
Dr. Tom Holt has received the Outstanding Contribution Award from the ASC Division on Cybercrime.
Practitioners from multiple Universities are partnering with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to address the social and environmental impacts of contaminants.
Carole Gibbs and Jennifer Cobbina of the College of Social Science’s Criminal Justice department, along with Psychology research associate Sean Hankins, are in the midst of conducting an ongoing research project with adolescents in the Lansing community.
Steve Francis is an inductee into the 2020 Criminal Justice Wall of Fame and the Acting Executive Associate Director of Homeland Security Investigations.
Tim Plancon recently retired as the Assistant Administrator, Chief of Operational Support for the US Drug Enforcement Administration and is an inductee into the 2021 Criminal Justice Wall of Fame.
Dr. Jennifer Cobbina-Dungy has been named a Full Professor, making her the first Black Full Professor in the School of Criminal Justice.
Dr. Sheila Maxwell Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to research governance for environmental sustainability.
Dr. April Zeoli has written an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal regarding Red Flag Laws.
The School of Criminal Justice at MSU and the Michigan State Police are collaborating on a cold case unit that pairs students with cold case detectives, criminologists, and experts in the fields related to criminal justice.
Scott Lindahl is an inductee into the 2020 Criminal Justice Wall of Fame and Vice President of Corporate Services at Kellogg.
Dr. Chris Melde has been named the 10th Director of the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University.
A team of researchers in the School of Criminal Justice received funding from the MSU Graduate School under the Prospective Doctoral Student Recruitment and Retention Program to enhance inclusion and retention of students from underrepresented groups in the Master’s and Doctoral programs.
Dr. Christopher Smith is a 2021 inductee into the School of Criminal Justice Wall of Fame and a Professor at MSU since 1994.
*Steve Cerutti is an inductee into the 2020 Criminal Justice Wall of Fame*
Ryan B. Okerstrom is an inductee into the 2021 Criminal Justice Wall of Fame and the Vice President of Operations for Huffmaster Crisis Response, Inc.
Dr. Jeremy Wilson has joined the Board of Directors for the National Crime Prevention Council after being unanimously approved.
A group of MSU Criminal Justice students is working with the Michigan State Police on solving a 41-year-old Cold Case.
Dr. Adam Zwickle has received the Excellence Award in Interdisciplinary Scholarship from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, MSU Chapter.
A team of researchers from Michigan State University were commissioned by the Michigan State Police to conduct an independent study analyzing data from traffic stops initiated by State Troopers in 2020
Dr. Caitlin Cavanagh has received the Tory J. Caeti Award from the ACJS Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Section
Dr. Sanja Kutnjak has received the ACJS International Section Outstanding Book Award
Harnoor Kaur is a third-year MSU College of Social Science student majoring in Criminal Justice and Political Science, with minors in History, Peace and Justice studies, and Law Justice and Public Policy. Originally from India, Harnoor became a Spartan social scientist after discovering her passion for human rights and discovering opportunities to do work in this area at Michigan State University.
Dr. Cait Cavanagh has received the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences New Scholar Award!
Counterfeiting is an ongoing and constantly changing challenge that both consumers and brands must confront. As technologies, products, and laws continue to change, it is crucial that consumers educate themselves about the potential dangers of purchasing counterfeit goods to safeguard themselves from unnecessary harms and make an informed decision while enjoying shopping during this holiday season.
With the Holiday Season fast approaching, we are speaking with experts within the School of Criminal Justice to learn how we can keep our information safe and avoid scams. Today we hear from Criminal Justice Graduate Student Lisa Moore on how to avoid counterfeit products.
Dr. Chris Maxwell is part of a research team that was recently awarded $3.3 million to study how to keep survivors of intimate partner violence safe.
Dr. Karen Holt & Brenna Helm received the 2021-2022 Creating Inclusive Excellence Grant
With the Holiday Season fast approaching, we are speaking with experts within the School of Criminal Justice to learn how we can keep our information safe and avoid scams. Today, we hear from Dr. Tom Holt on how to protect our information from cybercriminals.
Dr. April Zeoli was featured on a recent episode of The Problem with Jon Stewart discussing the link between domestic violence and gun violence.
Dr. Joe Hamm recently participated in a RMI Research Seminar where he discussed Vulnerability and Trust.
Dr. Jennifer Cobbina-Dungy was recognized as a distinguished alumni from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Dr. Karen Holt has received the Faculty Award from the Delta Tau Lambda Sorority, Eta Chapter.
Dr. Steve Chermak has received the American Society of Criminology (ASC) Division on Terrorism and Bias Crimes' 2021 Distinguished Scholar Award!
Dr. Christina DeJong has received the American Society of Criminology (ASC) Teaching Award for her commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate level teaching throughout her academic career.
Jess Truong is a Junior at Michigan State University majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Law and Public Policy, Security Risk Management, and Computer Science.
Dr. Tom Holt answers questions about the recent Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack.
Alexandra Gormely has been named the 2021 Criminal Justice Outstanding Senior.
Dr. Caitlin Cavanagh recently received the Early Career Research Contribution Award from the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD). This award is the Society’s most prestigious award for early career developmental psychologists.
Dr. Jay Kennedy is an Assistant Professor in the School of Criminal Justice and Assistant Director of Research for the A-CAPP Center at MSU.
Devin McClenton is an alumni of the School of Criminal Justice who is part of Facebook's IP Escalation Team.
Jennifer Cobbina is an Associate Professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University. Her primary research focuses on the issue of corrections, prisoner reentry and the understanding of recidivism and desistance among recently released female offenders.
We recently sat down with Criminal Justice alumnus Marlon Lynch, incoming MSU Vice President of Public Safety and Chief of the MSU Police Department.
Kaelyn Sanders is a Doctoral Student in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University who's research interests focus on justice-involved women and their life stories.
The Online Masters Program in Criminal Justice has been ranked #5 in U.S. News & World Report's Top 10 rankings!
Dr. Tom Holt sat down with Criminal Justice alumnus Dave Porteous for an Ask-Me-Anything style discussion to learn more about his career and thoughts on what current students can do to succeed in the field.
The School of Criminal Justice recognizes Professor John Hudzik for his hard work and dedication to Michigan State University and Higher Education globally.
Dr. David Carter, an expert on Law Enforcement Intelligence and Violent Crime Control, discusses the riots at the United States Capitol.
Caitie Ladd is a Junior at Michigan State University studying Criminal Justice and a member of the Michigan State University Spartan Softball team.
Dr. Steve Chermak has received the ACJS Outstanding Mentor Award.
Congratulations to our Fall 2020 graduates! We are proud to soon call you alumni as you join over 12,000 other Criminal Justice alumni working to #AdvanceJustice.
The United States recently announced that they were among the many countries and organizations targeted in an ongoing cyberattack that likely originated as far back as March or June of 2020.
Dr. Steve Chermak is part of two different research teams that received funding from the National Institute of Justice.
Dr. Jennifer Cobbina has received the ASC Division on People of Color and Crime Coramae Richey Mann Award for her contributions of scholarship on race, ethnicity, crime, and justice.
Please join us in remembering the life of Trooper Starr.
Dr. Tom Holt and Dr. Steve Chermak have partnered with Dr. Joshua Freilich (John Jay College) for their project Assessing the Life Histories and Background of Ideologically Motivated Actors Engaging in Cyberattacks and Online Violence.
Dr. Ryan Scrivens and Dr. Steve Chermak are teaming up with researchers from the U.S., Canada, and Australia on a one-year project titled Scientific Knowledge and Approaches to Defining and Measuring Hate Crime, Hate Speech and Hate Incidents.
Anna Semidei is a Junior studying Criminal Justice and Spanish at Michigan State University.
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month we are featuring some of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni who are working to advance justice. This feature is about Assistant Professor Dr. Karen Holt.
Ryan Dennany is a Junior at Michigan State University who joined the School of Criminal Justice in 2018 after serving in the United States Army.
Nicole Thompson is an alumni of the School of Criminal Justice and Administrative Lieutenant at the Oakland University Police Department. Recently, she was selected for the Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 Class of 2020.
Ariel Roddy received an award from the ASC Division on Women and Crime for her proposal: Social Capital, Spatial Mismatch, and Employment for Women Offenders.
Dr. Joe Hamm and Dr. Adam Zwickle have been awarded tenure.
Kaylee Kern is a student at Michigan State University studying Accounting and Criminal Justice.
People engaging in violent extremism are connecting and communicating online. Identifying these individuals through their posting behaviors may help prevent future physical violence.
In light of recent, disturbing events the School of Criminal Justice has issued a message to its members reaffirming our commitment to our role as an allies and advocates.
Dr. Jennifer Cobbina discusses the impact COVID-19 is having on prisons.
Dr. Tom Holt has been named as the new Director of the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University.
Congratulations to the Class of 2020. Although the end of your collegiate career is not what you had originally expected, it does not diminish your accomplishments and we are proud of your success - go green!
Researchers from Michigan State University released a study on "sextortion" - a less-known internet crime that poses a threat to adults and minors - that sheds light on the importance of protecting the public from online criminals.
Dr. Christina DeJong was awarded the College of Social Science Teaching Innovation Award.
A message from Interim Dean Designee Mary Finn and Responsible Administrator April Zeoli
MSU Interim Provost Terry Sullivan has recommended to the Board of Trustees that Dr. Mary Finn be named as the Interim Dean for the College of Social Science.
Jin R. Lee is a Doctoral Student in the School of Criminal Justice, currently in his 3rd year of study.
Isaac Slajus is a Senior studying Criminal Justice at Michigan State University with a minor in Conservation, Recreation, and Environmental Enforcement.
The 2020 Criminal Justice Career Fair allowed for over 80 agencies and nearly 400 students to interact, network, and obtain multiple open positions.
Erinn Acland is a visiting doctoral student from the University of Toronto, working with Dr. Caitlin Cavanagh on research projects related to juvenile risk assessment and detention.
Dr. Steve Chermak and Brent Klein (Doctoral Student) argue that Situational Crime Prevention (SCP) strategies could be applied to prevent mass violence and to mitigate the harms these types of crime causes.
The School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University has ranked in the Top 10 when it comes to Best Online Criminal Justice Programs, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Dr. Merry Morash has been awarded the MSU William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award for her remarkable service to the University.
Jalon Nelson is a Senior at Michigan State University studying Criminal Justice with a minor in Youth & Society.
As a child, Steve Cerutti wanted to be a police officer or a soldier, throughout his career he became both.
School of Criminal Justice Professor, Dr. John Hudzik, was recently awarded the International Education Association of Australia's Excellence Award in recognition of his distinguished life-long contribution to international education on a global scale.
Maggie and Meghan Cole are Criminal Justice majors, on the Dean’s list, MSU Spartan Field Hockey teammates, want to work in law enforcement after graduating, have grandparents who were police officers, and are twins!
Dr. Chris Melde is a Professor, Director of Graduate Studies, and Associate Director in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University. Chris’ research interests focus on youth violence issues, especially as they relate to prevention and intervention programming, street gangs, and youth perceptions of victimization risk.
Alpha Phi Sigma (APS) is the nationally recognized honor society for criminal justice students. With more than 250 chapters nationwide, APS is made up of student members who share a commitment to learning and improving the criminal justice field.
MSU CJ Graduate Student Fiona Chan was recently awarded Department of Justice/National Institute of Justice funding for her research project titled: Enhancing Corporate Crime Enforcement with Machine Learning - A Multidisciplinary Risk Factor Approach.
Approximately one year ago, a delegation of 24 Chilean justice system representatives and community members visited Atlanta, Georgia to learn about the United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia’s Project Safe Neighborhoods supported Drug Market Intervention (DMI) initiative in the English Avenue neighborhood.
Arielle Morgan is a recent alumnus of the Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice who was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan.
The American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA) is one of the many on-campus student groups that any student at Michigan State University can join.
Tim Homberg is the Career Development Coordinator with the School of Criminal Justice and MSU Football Season Ticket holder since 1990.
The School of Criminal Justice attended the annual Crosstown Showdown between the Lansing Lugnuts and the MSU Spartan Baseball Team.
Dr. April Zeoli has been asked to present on domestic violence, firearm restrictions, and mass shooters at the 2019 George Mason University Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy Congressional Briefing.
Nick Doyle is a sophomore at Michigan State University, an avid iced coffee lover, horror movie hater, and quadruplet…and yes, all three of his brothers also attend MSU!
Social scientist Dr. Christopher Maxwell, a professor in the School of Criminal Justice, is collaborating with Dr. Tami Sullivan from the Yale University School of Medicine to better understand the relationship between the use of firearms and intimate partner violence.
Wally Wojciechowski is an incoming Assistant Professor with the School of Criminal Justice, who will be teaching introductory Criminal Justice courses.
The School of Criminal Justice would like to welcome Assistant Professor Ryan Scrivens to the School! Dr. Scrivens joins us from Concordia University, where he was a Horizon Postdoctoral Fellow.
This month’s Graduate Student Spotlight highlights Christine Kwiatkowski, a dual PhD entering her 5th year. Christine is currently working towards a PhD in Criminal Justice and a PhD in Neuroscience.
Dr. Scott Wolfe is an Associate Professor with the School of Criminal Justice whose research interests include policing, organizational justice, legitimacy, and criminological theory (specifically predictors of crime behavior).
Rachel Striks is a Senior at Michigan State University studying Criminal Justice with minors in Conservation, Recreation, and Environmental Enforcement and Leadership of Organizations.
On Friday, 136 golfers braved the heat to tee off in the 37th Annual Tournament of Friendship at Wheatfield Valley Golf Course in Williamston, Michigan.
The School of Criminal Justice would like to congratulate Dr. Chris Melde on his recent promotion to Full Professor.
Melissa Christle is the Graduate Secretary for the School of Criminal Justice, who will be celebrating her 20 year anniversary with the department in October, 2019!
Dr. Carole Gibbs is an Associate Professor studying corporate crime and how context shapes decision making and crime from an interdisciplinary lens.
Derrick Franke facilitated Indiana's first ever taped victim/offender dialogue as part of CNN's The Redemption Project.
Dan Young is a passionate professional and inventor, developing philanthropist, and all-around nice guy. He is also an alumni of the School of Criminal Justice, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Circadian Risk, mentor, and movie buff.
In 2018 the Phoenix Police Department saw a record breaking number of police shootings. Startled by the increase, the Phoenix police chief commissioned a report to try understanding why these shootings were happening.
Doctoral graduate Robert Peacock was awarded the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences’ Michael C. Braswell / Routledge Outstanding Dissertation Award for his dissertation at the annual ACJS conference in March 2019.
Natalie Hix is a senior at Michigan State University dual majoring in Criminal Justice and Middle East Studies who hopes to work in the field of counterterrorism after graduation.
The School of Criminal Justice would like to congratulate our Spring 2019 graduates!
The School of Criminal Justice inducted three more alumni into the Wall of Fame on April 24th, 2019, Marlon Lynch, Thomas Brooks, and Dr. John Smykla.
Dr. Thomas Holt and Mikaela Wallin recently published their study on the firearms trade on the Dark Web. Little is known about the firearms trade on the Dark Web Photo of Thomas Holt– such little is known that Dr. Tom Holt likened it to a black hole.
School of Criminal Justice Professor Dr. Ed McGarrell was announced as the recipient of the College of Social Science Faculty Research Award.
The 6th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference on Cybercrime featured over twenty experts and industry leaders.
The first ever Izzo Legacy Run/Walk took place on Saturday April 13th, raising nearly $25,000 for a range of charities including the MSU Student Food Bank and MSU Safe Place in addition to many more.
Students from ACJA, one of the School of Criminal Justice's student organizations, hosted a professional weekend trip to Detroit, Michigan.
Hazal Bulut & Casey Guthrie, Juniors at Michigan State University, studied abroad in Warsaw, Poland over the Summer of 2018.
Dr. Liebler was announced as a finalist for an ISS Teaching Excellence Award.
For the second year in a row, our online master's program in Criminal Justice is ranked #10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report!
The 2019 Criminal Justice Career Fair was one of our best yet with over 80 agencies looking to hire for multiple open positions in their companies and roughly 330 students in attendance.
Dr. David Carter has been interviewed as part of the ongoing Oral History of Criminology project. He is the 2nd professor in MSU's history to have been interviewed.
Kelly Tebay, a Criminal Justice alumni, has returned to MSU and is hoping to bring change with her as she starts her role as an incoming Board of Trustee Member.
To celebrate the Holiday season, and in the spirit of friendly competition, the School of Criminal Justice held its first Holiday Door Decorating Contest.
A group of Criminal Justice students work up early to volunteer with Shop with a Cop. The event is in its 15th year of operation.
Dr. Morash is the recipient of the ASC Division on People of Color and Crime Lifetime Achievement Award.
Heather Perez, Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, facilitated an international exchange of Chilean justice system representatives and a team of criminal justice officials and community members in Atlanta, Georgia.
Leading terrorism experts – including Dr. Chermak – from the United States, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom came together to study the impacts of social media after terror events.
Seven undergraduate students in the MSU School of Criminal Justice, who serve as student leaders of two of our student organizations, were recently afforded an exciting opportunity to gain insight into the U.S. Secret Service and the important role that they play.
Dr. Mahesh Nalla will be presented with the prestigious Gerhard O.W. Mueller Award at the 2019 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences meeting in March.
Phil Schertzing is what some would call a Renaissance Man; having earned multiple degrees in various fields of study, a career that has spanned 41 years, and is an avid historian, volunteer, and word traveler.
The American Society of Criminology (ASC) Division on Women and Crime (DWC) hosted their first ever Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill with an audience of legislative aides, criminal justice practitioners, federal agency representatives, and faculty and students from local universities in attendance.
Marva Goodson is a fifth year PhD Student in the School of Criminal Justice who was recently named a Ford Foundation Scholar.
The School of Criminal Justice recognizes Professor Maureen Conner for her hard work and dedication to the School of Criminal Justice.
Madeleine Dahm is a Junior at Michigan State University pursuing a degree in International Relations and Criminal Justice with a minor in Security Management. Recently, Madeleine received the Gupta Values Scholarship; a Scholarship that is granted to students who “embody the specific values of integrity, dignity, excellence, and creativity.”
The School of Criminal Justice would like to congratulate 3rd year PhD Students Daniel Abad and Matthew Almanza for winning the 2018 Midwestern Criminal Justice Association (MCJA) Student Paper Competition for their paper titled “A Modified Approach to In-School Victimization, Authoritative School Climate, and Student Feelings of Safety.”
Dr. Holt joined the School of Criminal Justice in 2013 as an Adjunct Professor before being promoted to Assistant Professor in 2016.
The annual Crosstown Showdown in between the Lansing Lugnuts and MSU Spartans, took place on Tuesday, September 4th, and the School of Criminal Justice was in attendance to cheer for their fellow Spartans.
Join us in welcoming the newest addition to the Criminal Justice team – Post Doctoral Research Associate Julie Krupa!
School of Criminal Justice Director Mary Finn was recently announced as a member of the MSU Presidential Search Committee.
Dr. Jeffrey Senese is an alumni of the School of Criminal Justice and current president of Saint Leo University, Florida's first Catholic University.
The advancement of drone technology has spurred one of the hottest debates across the globe. Specifically: how to balance public safety and privacy with the freedom to use a drone.
Dr. April Zeoli will be joining 23 other scholars to participate in the TEDMED Conference in Palm Springs, California this November.
Mothers only want the best for their children and are often their biggest supporter - saying (and sometimes believing) that their children can become anything they dream of.
The School of Criminal Justice would like to congratulate the thirty graduates of the 13th class of the School of Staff & Command.
The George Mason University Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy (CEBCP) recently awarded Dr. Ed McGarrell with their Distinguished Achievement Award.
Dr. Mahesh Nalla was quoted in a recent New York Times article titled: Violent Arrest at Century 21 Casts Spotlight on Security Guards.
Arhin Acheampong came to MSU as part of the prestigious MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program. Now he is graduating.
Dr. April Zeoli has joined the Firearm-Safety Among Children & Teams Consortium. The consortium is being funded by a five-million-dollar, five-year grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NIH).
Criminal Justice student Mattisen Stonhouse has been awarded the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service Program at Northeastern (a scholarship program that is funded by the National Science Foundation).
Marva Goodson has been awarded a Social Networks and Health Fellowship from the Duke Network Analysis Center (DNAC).
The break room that had served the School of Criminal Justice for well over twenty years has recently gotten a face-lift due to the generosity of Lowe's and our fantastic Alumni who work there.
Christine Kwiatkowski has been selected as a F.A.S.T. (Future Academic Scholars in Teaching) Fellow for the 2018-2019 Academic Year.
The Fellowships Office of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine awarded Marva Goodson with a Ford Foundation 2018 Dissertation Fellowship.
The Spartan Newsroom recently interviewed David Carter on the benefits of East Lansing having two police farms in such close proximity working together.
Professor Tom Holt recently wrote an Op-Ed for The Conversation discussing the ways the European Union has been combating Russia's fake news campaigns.
The MSU School of Criminal Justice and the MSU School of Social Work will be hosting a screening of Break The Chain.
Professor David Carter was recently quoted in an article in The Columbus Dispatch titled "Information on Some Columbus Homicide Victims Withheld."
Director of the School of Criminal Justice, Mary Finn, wrote an Op-Ed for HuffPost.
Dr. Steve Chermak was quoted in a recent article titled "Far right, not Islam, drives most extremist violence in region and elsewhere."
The MSU Cold Case Unit is a organization founded on the campus of Michigan State University in the spring of 2018.