Criminology News

First Mock Trial Bear Brawl

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At the first mock trial competition ever hosted by Missouri State - the BEAR BRAWL CLASSIC, we had 35 teams compete from 20 universities. The MSU A-Team went 5-3, with three students winning individual awards: MiKayla Delmont and Victoria Ogbeifun received Outstanding Attorney awards Chris Johnson was recognized as an Outstanding Witness Individual teams receiving … [Read more...] about First Mock Trial Bear Brawl

2021 Open House Passes Expectations

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The 2021 Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Open House brought 145 prospective students from across the state of Missouri to the MSU campus--more than three times the number that attended our first live open house in 2019.  Given its success, we plan to hold a similar event during the spring 2022 semester. Our open house offers high school and community college … [Read more...] about 2021 Open House Passes Expectations

CJS Doing Its Part in Public Affairs

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For many years, the Criminal Justice Society (CJS) has participated in Springfield's Adopt a Street program. Recently CJS members went about cleaning up their stretch of road. Josh Woolfington reported that the crew "cleaned up Elfindale Street on a beautiful Saturday morning. We had a great turnout, and keeping with the tradition, went to Braum's for ice cream … [Read more...] about CJS Doing Its Part in Public Affairs

1st Annual Bear Brawl Mock Trial Tournament

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Gear up for the first ever Bear Brawl Mock Trial Tournament! Thirty-four teams from 19 universities will be participating in this virtual event hosted by MSU on October 23rd and 24th. As can be seen by the picture, our mock trial team, coached by Professor Jennifer LaPrade, is now practicing in preparation for the new season and ready to build upon the success of its first … [Read more...] about 1st Annual Bear Brawl Mock Trial Tournament