News: Department of Criminal Justice

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Research |

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

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Campus News |

An enduring 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó 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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Campus News |

This month’s frosty headlines and highlights from the students and faculty of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó.

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Campus News |

A monthly roundup of the top news stories at 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó, featuring the presidential election, gaming partnerships, and much more.

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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó.

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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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Athletics.

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Campus News |

News stories from the summer featuring 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó students and faculty.

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People |

The Class of 2023 shares how 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó helped them find their paths to success.