UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Providing top quality CJ education to UNO & UNL students; Nationally recognized faculty researchers; Professional development opportunities for CJ professionals

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one of 20 grants from Futures Without Violence to support four student-led violence prevention and awareness events on campus next year! @CamCarmichael_ (SCCJ MA student) will be the peer educator leading this campaign.

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📢 UNO's Student Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT), led by @EMMWHITEHOUSE (President of CCRT and SCCJ doctoral student) and Payton Miller (Vp of CCRT, master's student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Victim and Survivor Advocate at UNO), were awarded...

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📈 Two Lincoln SCCJ students, Jessica Wynne and Trace Bilby, were awarded stipends to participate in research with a faculty mentor this summer! 📉 https://t.co/vG39e1AcQC

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📢The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has landed an incredible young scholar! We are so very pleased to announce UNO SCCJ doctoral alum @meinert_emily has accepted a job as Teaching Faculty I in their Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology! CONGRATULATIONS, Emily! 👏 🤘

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May their courage inspire us every day.

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💂‍♀️Bon voyage to SCCJ faculty, staff, & students traveling to the U.K. today for an extraordinary adventure! This trip is exclusively for UNO SCCJ juniors and seniors - join us next year if you're interested in expanding your horizons & making lifelong memories! #londonstudyabroad

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📖 Upcoming publication by the SCCJ's @jnixy! #UNOSCCJ

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This week is National Police Week, when we honor and remember the law enforcement officers across this country who have given their lives in the line of duty, while also recognizing those who continue to serve their communities each and every day.

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Congratulations to Lincoln SCCJ students Elena Burgwald and Olivia Fortin, who were commissioned second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force on May 10, 2026!

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Congrats to our May SCCJ graduates celebrating commencement in Lincoln tomorrow! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished! We look forward to seeing the innovation, leadership, and change you will bring to the world!

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Congrats to our May SCCJ undergraduate & grad students celebrating commencement in Omaha tonight and tomorrow! Your hard work, dedication, & perseverance have brought you to this incredible milestone, & we couldn’t be more proud. We look forward to seeing all that you accomplish!

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📖 Just published by the SCCJ's Dr. Lane Gillespie and @champenstein87! #UNOSCCJ

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May is National Military Appreciation Month. We honor & recognize the brave men & women who have served & continue to serve our country. Their dedication, sacrifice, & commitment protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. This month, & every month, we thank you for your service.

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📖 Just published by the SCCJ's @jnixy! #UNOSCCJ

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🚨 2 Lincoln SCCJ students, @allysonyindrick and Annika Christensen, will be recognized as Chancellor's Scholars at this Saturday's undergraduate commencement ceremony! Chancellor's Scholars are students who have maintained 4.0 GPAs on all collegiate work! https://t.co/69AEIwyvps

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Wear ❤️red❤️ today in support of and solidarity with Indigenous communities.

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Take a break from studying & finals for De-Stress Fest! Here are the activities for Tues., May 5, & Wed., May 6! In addition, previously mentioned Library Scavenger Hunt goes all day Tues./Wed., and previously mentioned Cap Decorating & Cord Pick Up reoccurs Tue./Wed. from 8a-5p.

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💚May is Mental Health Awareness Month-a reminder to check in with yourself and prioritize your well-being. Take a break, get outside, talk to someone you trust, or simply slow down; small steps can make a BIG difference. Your mental health matters every day.💚