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Distinguished Professor David Weisburd, in Newsweek, warns against making causal arguments about crime trends without carefully controlled research.

Stitt has been named has been named one of Life Safety Alliance’s Top 40 Global Thought Leaders in security and life safety for 2026.

Join us on September 10, October 1, or October 21 to learn more about our top-ranked PhD program in Criminology, Law and Society!

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The Department of Criminology, Law and Society invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to start August 2027. The position is open to scholars with an active research agenda in any area(s) of criminology, criminal justice, and law and society, but there is a strong preference for applicants with expertise in cybercrime and related areas.

Gill discusses the intersection of research, policy, and community insight in modern criminology.

Students from across the College of Humanities and Social Sciences shared original research spanning disciplines, methods, and real-world impact at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. From artificial intelligence and campus safety to global economics and social media's influence on voters, the event highlighted the breadth of student scholarship and the skills gained through hands-on res…

Under the direction of CLS assistant professor Jin Lee, students from the 2025-2026 Criminology, Law and Society Honors Seminar presented the results of their year-long research project at the College of Humanities Social Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Each semester we honor graduating students nominated by their departments for their academic achievement and contributions to their respective fields. Please join us in celebrating the spring 2026 undergraduate and graduate student honorees.

Each semester we honor graduating students nominated by their departments for their academic achievement and contributions to their respective fields. Please join us in celebrating the winter 2025 undergraduate and graduate student honorees.