New From Criminology, Law and Society at George Mason University

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

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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.

The Dean’s Challenge Scholarship is awarded to recognize exceptional students not only in their superior academic achievement but in their inspirational civic and community engagement. Learn more about this year's four graduate student awardees.

Weisburd is mentioned by author Malcolm Gladwell during Settle In podcast on PBS NewsHour.

Associate Professor Beidi Dong from the Department of Criminology, Law and Society was quoted in The Good Men Project about automatic weapons detection in schools.

Associate Professor Andrew Novak was awarded the honor by the George Mason Online Teaching Excellence Awards Selection Committee.

Larry Guerin, adjunct instructor in the Criminology, Law and Society department as well as in the Costello College of Business, received the award in front of a full class of students during his Introduction to Criminal Justice course last fall.

Even as a single parent with three school-aged children, Army veteran and alumna Tiffany Taylor capitalized on all the opportunities at George Mason including participating in internships and embarking on two study-abroad trips. Read more about her George Mason experiences.

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.

Research from Dong, published in the peer-reviewed Security Journal, warns about how valid firearms detection algorithms are in the "real world."

On November 8, George Mason University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences recognized individuals whose leadership, research, service, and contributions have made outstanding contributions to their industries, their communities, and the university.

Academic advisors unpack the realities of advising in the Keystone Concepts in Teaching podcast.

The new Criminology, Law and Society Career Closet is open! The Career Closet provides a professional outfit free of charge to CLS students who are trying to secure a job or internship.

Welcome to our monthly compilation of good news, gathered from the college's faculty and staff!

Distinguished university professor and executive director of the Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy quoted in article on Massachusetts State Police Academy's use of paramilitary structure.

Thanks to your generous donations, and with support from Wegmans in Fairfax, 53 bags of food and 30 bags of personal care items made their way to the Patriot Pantry!