June 20, 2024

Criminal Justice expert J.Z. Bennett interviewed by Fox 19 for his expertise on the relationship between rising temperatures and rise in crime. Bennett says there is no single cause to point to for the rise in crime during a heat wave, but that youth involvement in crime might be due to peer pressure and lack of supervision.

April 1, 2021

Alex Lewis lost her 82-year-old grandfather to Covid-19 just five weeks before her dream school showed up on the front steps of Roger Bacon High School to tell the senior that she has been admitted to the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing as part of a touching Decision Day surprise effort this year.

December 2, 2020

On Dec. 7, University of Cincinnati honors students in the Save our Schools! seminar will present Ohio political leaders with their best ideas to address some of the state’s thorniest education issues at an educational reform symposium, to be held via remote technology.

September 18, 2020

COVID-19 accelerated the digital transformation and made industry-recognized credentials even more essential job-seeking tools. UC helps students and workers upskill to stay competitive in an evolving job market.

November 15, 2023

Within the sleek confines of 1819’s cutting-edge technology, an army of overnight hackers unleashed a wave of innovation, turning laptops into digital canvases and transforming the ESports Innovation Lab into a virtual battlefield. In the Makerspace’s hidden lair, 3D robotic models were forged — all for a good cause.

September 19, 2023

Study abroad is back to 75% of pre-COVID levels at the University of Cincinnati, and a wide variety of international study options is available to students in any program. Where do you see yourself in the world?

March 23, 2021

Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey (CECH, Criminal Justice ’88) never imagined she’d be where she is today – the first woman and first openly gay person to serve as Hamilton County sheriff.

November 8, 2020

First-generation college grad Jamar Beckham is a financial aid adviser at the University of Cincinnati and proud UC alumnus. Beckham received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2018 from UC’s College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services. He offers advice to other first-generation students navigating higher education.

March 7, 2022

The School of Criminal Justice's student, Kyrah Matthews, is the first undergraduate to earn the LPQualified (LPQ) Certification through the partnership of LPF.

April 24, 2023

When it comes to the School of Criminal Justice in the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services and Information Technology (CECH), Bourke’s name stands out among her fellow Criminal Justice colleagues. As the program's undergraduate director, Bourke's 37-year-long commitment to her students and the field of Criminal Justice has helped shape the program and the futures of countless CJ professionals.