Professor Luzi Shi joins American Society of Criminology’s Division of Public Opinion & Policy executive council - Assistant Professor Luzi Shi to focus on ways public opinion shapes crime control policy.
Professor Natalie Pifer featured by College in Faculty Spotlight Series. - Associate Professor & Department Chair Natalie Pifer reflects on her pathway to criminology and criminal justice.
Madison Hinrichs featured by College - CCJ major Madison Hinrichs’ Summer A&S Fellowship project is featured by the College of Arts & Sciences.
Crime Fridays return to URI - The University of Rhode Island’s Forensic Science Partnership lecture series begins a new year on the crime beat on Sept. 12. 
Professor Brittany Martin secures a Russell Sage Foundation Award - Assistant professor Brittany Martin has been awarded funding from the Russell Sage Foundation to support her research on legal financial obligations.
Lauren Peckham honored with a Rainville Award - CCJ major Lauren Peckham ‘ 25 received the Robert L. Carothers Servant Leadership Award, recognizing her service to the URI community as a student event advisor within the Office of Student Involvement and as the vice president of P.I.N.K. Women.
Sophia Buono featured by College in Senior Profile - CCJ major Sophia Buono is featured by the College of Arts & Sciences as a member of the diverse and distinguished class of 2025.
Justin Cournoyer featured by College in Senior Profile - CCJ major Justin Cournoyer is featured by the College of Arts & Sciences as a member of the diverse and distinguished class of 2025.
Criminology and Criminal Justice faculty examine efforts to reduce recidivism in the state of Rhode Island - Professors Chelsea Farrell and Natalie Pifer are studying how local nonprofits provide formerly incarcerated people with pathways to careers in skilled labor.
Rachel Cenci reflects on CCJ major and RIDOC internship - CCJ major Rachel Cenci ’25 is interviewed about her experience with the CCJ major and her internship with the Rhode Island’s Department of Corrections’ High Security Center.
Alex Crudale reflects on his pathway to policing in College Alumni Spotlight - CCJ alumni Alex Crudale ’22 is featured by the College of Arts & Sciences in an Alumni Spotlight.
URI Alumni Kosean Kokeh earns Ph.D. and and returns to CCJ - Dr. Kokeh reflects on his journey from URI undergrad to a senior part-time faculty member in CCJ.- Dr. Luzi Shi’s research receives national award - Assistant professor Luzi Shi has been awarded the American Society of Criminology’s Division of Public Opinion & Policy 2024 Young Scholar award.
URI Citizens Police Academy highlighted as experiential learning opportunity for CCJ majors - The URI Citizens Police Academy gives students exposure to the workforce.
Hannah Hackett featured by College in Senior Profiles - CCJ major Hannah Hackett is featured by the College of Arts & Sciences as a member of the diverse and distinguished class of 2025.
