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2012 Alumni Awards
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is pleased to announce that the 2012 Alumni Award winners are Dr. Betsy Wright Kreisel and Mike Butera. Dr. Kreisel is an alum of our PhD program and is currently serving as Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at Central Missouri State University. Mr. Butera is an alum of the BS program on the Lincoln campus and has worked with the FBI and is currently on the faculty in Criminal Justice at Bellevue University. Both will be recognized at the CPACS Annual Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, April 4.
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UNO Research Profiles: Pete Simi
video by Charley Reed
Dr. Simi explains his research on extremist groups and juvenile delinquency and why it is important to explore some of this country's darker corners.
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Welcome to the UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice! We hope you find this website useful in answering your questions about our degree and research programs. The UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science, a Master of Arts and a Doctorate in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Faculty research includes attention to the major components of the criminal justice system, as well as the study of criminal behavior and law.
Undergraduate Distance Education Courses for University of Nebraska Students
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is pleased to be able to offer all NU students (i.e., UNL, UNO, and UNK) the opportunity to take distance education courses. Several undergraduate courses are available online through UNL. Also known as "X courses", these online courses provide students with flexibility in scheduling. For more information regarding online courses, contact Wendy Furst at (402) 472.3677. For information on enrolling in other UNO courses or academic advising, please contact the main office at (402) 554.2610.
News and Upcoming Events
2012 Criminology and Criminal Justice Awards Luncheon
Mark your calendars and plan on attending the 2012 Awards Luncheon for the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. We will be honoring community members who have made a difference as well as high achieving students and faculty. The Awards Luncheon will be held on Friday, March 30. For more information, contact Dr. Bill Wakefield (wwakefie@unomaha.edu).
Guggenheim Foundation Award
Congratulations to Dr. Pete Simi on being named the recipient of a 2012 Guggenheim Foundation Award. The award will be used to support Dr. Simi's ongoing research on right-wing extremism.
New Leadership for the Consortium of Crime and Justice Research at UNO
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is pleased to announce Dr. Ryan Spohn joined the faculty as Director of the Consortium for Crime and Justice Research in January 2012. Dr. Spohn received his PhD in Sociology from the University of Iowa in 2003 and he brings a wealth of applied research experience to our program.
New Faculty Coming to UNO
The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is pleased to announce that Dr. Emily Wright and Dr. Benjamin Steiner will be joining the faculty as Assistant Professors in August 2012. Both received their PhDs in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati in 2008.
Support the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Go to the University of Nebraska Foundation Web site to find out more information about how you can support the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service.
Updated 4/12/2012 by Melanie Kiper
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