Department News

Inspired by the challenges of using census data in social science research, Matt Nobles led an impactful workshop over the...

Launched in Fall 2024, the professional track is intended to streamline students’ pathway from college to a career in law...

Cory Watkins is connecting the University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies with interagency security personnel in Central Florida to...

The 13 Knights recognized by Orlando Business Journal are making an impact in their respective industries across Orlando...

Police Chief Eric Smith ’93 announced the new scholarships on UCF Day of Giving 2024, which is dedicated to philanthropy...

This year’s celebration recognized faculty from across eight colleges, the library and the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning...

Rising in the national rankings, UCF’s faculty-led, innovative online programs position students for success...

Alina Burroughs ’00 ’02MS uses forensics and raw evidence to shed new light on cases long overdue for justice...

Years ahead of her peers, Rhen Myers ’23 is getting a head start on pursuing her goal of working in...

The goal is to create a screening tool that can be used by student health services and beyond, including in...

Criminal justice faculty member Jill Viglione will work with experts to examine best practices and compile evidence-based guidelines for agencies...

Lee Ross has dedicated much of his research efforts to examining criminal legal systems’ responses to domestic violence...

The researchers are working to improve how we respond to survivors of violence, promote positive healthcare, explore space, advance computing...

Nine UCF programs rank in the top 10 nationally, providing flexibility and increased opportunities for students to succeed in critical...

Bethany Backes, an assistant professor in the Violence Against Women faculty cluster, shares what it means to be a champion...

Eric Smith ’93 graduated with a degree in criminal justice and has worked at the Orlando Police Department for nearly...

David Smith ’98 ’00MPA has held numerous roles with the U.S. Secret Service over his nearly 21-year career...

Two dozen faculty members from the College of Community Innovation and Education were approved for promotion effective Aug. 8...

The program will support nine social work students, developing their ability to respond to domestic violence...

The College of Community Innovation and Education, in partnership with the CCIE Alumni Board, recognized outstanding alumni and community partners...

The annual Criminal Justice and Public Service Conference was recognized for its commitment to the benefit of both criminal justice...

Graduate student Ashley Steen is looking at the impact of the Puerto Rican migration to the Central Florida community following...

Erica Fissel, assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, shares her passion for helping women affected by cyber abuse...

Awarded each spring, the Order of Pegasus is UCF’s most prestigious student honor...

He is one of 46 higher education leaders from across the nation selected for the prestigious program...

The team’s findings will be used by the Office of the State Courts Administrator to develop trainings and guidelines for...

The program awarded a total of $1 million to 32 teams. This is the third year the program has been...

UCF consistently rises in the U.S. News & World Report rankings, earning recognition among the best universities in the country...

For Aleesha Jahur ’21, it was a simple class in criminal justice that ignited her passion for the field –...

What’s learned could help build a model to improve equity in higher education nationwide...