It is time to say goodbye to another one of our star graduate assistants here in the Department--Eileen Nguyen. Eileen graduated with her Master's of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice this month. Like many of our graduate assistants, Eileen came to our attention as an undergrad criminology major, earning her bachelor's degree in 2018. While pursuing this degree, … [Read more...] about Eileen Nguyen – Graduate Assistant Spotlight
This morning Caryn Saxon was officially recognized as a 2021 recipient of the Excellence in Public Affairs Award at the Missouri State University Board of Governors meeting. Each year a small number of faculty and staff whose work significantly advances the MSU public affairs mission receive this special honor. During the award ceremony, Caryn's therapeutic efforts with … [Read more...] about Caryn Saxon Wins Excellence in Public Affairs Award
For some reason, Boomer Bear has been challenging faculty to light saber duels as part of the "May the Fourth Be With You" phenomenon. Check out our own Professor LaPrade taking a valiant stand to fend off Boomer Bear as he attempts to infiltrate our Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice suite. Things are getting wacky at MSU! Light Saber Battles … [Read more...] about Dr. LaPrade Takes on Boomer Bear
A group of Criminal Justice Society (CJS) members recently participated in a street clean-up project. CJS has been active in Springfield's Adopt-a-Street campaign for several years. In the picture from left to right are: Sean Baumgartner, Josh Woolfington, Dane Puckett, Jeffery Stockton, and Trudy Alexander. Sherry Peppers was also present at the clean-up. We … [Read more...] about Criminal Justice Society Contributes to Local Community
We want to congratulate Ivy Yarckow-Brown for becoming the newest person elected to the Executive Council of Alpha Phi Sigma! Ivy has been affiliated with the Sigma Mu Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma at Missouri State University for 15 years. During that time, approximately 400 students have been formally inducted into Sigma Mu Sigma. Both Ivy and … [Read more...] about Ivy Yarckow-Brown has New Leadership Position in APS