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Honors students and award recipients were recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to making a difference in public safety and law enforcement.
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Patryk Jaroszkiewicz '16, '20 M.S., who is pursuing his Ph.D. in criminal justice, received a prestigious civilian honor from the Commander of the Polish National Police for his work bridging two distinctly different police forces.
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Samantha Villa ’25 was recognized by the University’s Tow Youth Justice Institute with the Diane Sierpina Award. Through advocacy, leadership, and research, she is working to create meaningful change for young people in the justice system.
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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ is recognizing the service and sacrifices of Vietnam Veterans through a series of events and initiatives leading up to the 50th anniversary of the war’s end. Faculty, students, and veterans reflect on the importance of this commemoration and the lessons it offers to future generations.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Model UN students traveled to Ecuador for an international conference. They honed their diplomatic skills, formed lasting friendships, and explored one of the world’s most breathtaking environments.
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A team of three faculty members from the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ has been awarded a highly competitive National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant to conduct a five-year evaluation of Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiatives (CVIPI) in New 51¶ºÄÌ.
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University and Lee College leaders coordinated a visit to Connecticut for a contingent from the University of Tirana, Albania, further strengthening the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s role as a leader in fostering global academic partnerships.
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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ welcomed Dr. Kateryna Lokes, a Ukrainian oral surgeon and visiting scholar, for a six-week fellowship through the BridgeUSA program. Her visit brought new perspectives on healthcare, resilience, and academic collaboration to the University community.
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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ co-hosted the Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Northeast Network (REEESNe) Faculty and Administrator Workshop during which faculty and staff shared ways to meet the demand for employees proficient in Russian and other Eurasian languages.
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Olena Lennon, Ph.D., an adjunct professor of national security, reflects on her experiences being one of only a handful of Americans to participate in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s election observation mission in Moldova.
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Michael Lawlor, J.D., associate professor of criminal justice and acting associate dean of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, was honored by Lambda Legal, a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, for his work as an attorney, a legislator, a policy maker, and an educator.
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Prof. Cassandra Sedelmaier and Dr. Chris Sedelmaier have developed a Teaching Practicum to equip doctoral candidates in criminal justice with the tools they need to be effective educators, while also enhancing the undergraduate learning experience.
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Dr. Michelle Fabiani leads an interdisciplinary team to study looting activity at archaeological sites in Lower Egypt, using satellite imagery and advanced algorithms to understand historical trends.
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Hundreds of Chargers took part in the University’s two-day Career Fair, talking with recruiters and employees from more than 100 companies, organizations, and agencies in the engineering, arts, business, healthcare, criminal justice, and nonprofit fields.
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As part of the University's profile, students described the Charger community as "caring and considerate" and said among its signature majors are many "amazing programs you cannot get anywhere else."
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Communication majors in a newswriting and reporting class had the chance to talk with the state's attorney who led the investigation into the disappearance and death of Jennifer Farber Dulos, and they also spoke with the defense attorney representing one of the alleged suspects.