Dr. David Mitchell, professor of economics and director of the Bureau of Economic Research at Missouri State University, conducted a study to determine the economic costs and benefits of the proposed Raise the Age Legislation in Missouri. The Show Me State is one of five states where 17-year-olds are automatically treated as adults in the criminal justice system, along with … [Read more...] about What is the potential economic impact of Raise the Age Legislation?
Victor Matthews, dean of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs has an article, "The Art of Lying in King David's Court," which will be included in the May issue of Biblical Theology Bulletin. The bulletin is published in honor of the late John Pilch. … [Read more...] about Latest Article Published
Congratulations to Dr. Austra Reinis, Professor of History of Christianity in the Department of Religious Studies at Missouri State University, on being awarded a Fulbright Teaching and Research grant! Her sabbatical year, Fall 2017 and Spring 2018, will take her to Germany where she will teach a course at the University of Leipzig on “The Correspondence Network of … [Read more...] about Religious Studies Professor Awarded Fulbright Grant
Connections among theory, research, and practice are the heart and soul of criminology. This book offers a comprehensive and balanced introduction to criminology, demonstrating the value of understanding the relationships between criminological theory, research, and practice in the study of crime and criminal behavior. Utilizing a range of case studies and thought-provoking … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Aida Hass on the publication of “Criminology Connecting Theory, Research and Practice”