ECU Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology

This week, our study abroad students visited the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom and the Palace of Westminster, home to Parliament and Big Ben.

As part of their exploration of England’s political and legal systems, students discussed how laws are made, how government functions, and how the UK’s institutions compare to those in the United States.

It’s one thing to study these systems in class. It’s another to stand where they operate every day.

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From the classroom to The Hague.

Study abroad students visited the International Criminal Court, where they learned about the Court’s mission, structure, and role in addressing some of the world’s most serious crimes.

Opportunities like this help students see how justice systems operate beyond national borders and bring global perspectives to their academic and professional development.

We’re proud to see our Pirates learning firsthand from one of the world’s most significant international legal institutions.

The adventure begins.

Our Criminal Justice & Criminology study abroad students have officially arrived and are ready to begin an unforgettable international learning experience.

Over the coming days, they’ll explore new cultures, engage with different perspectives, and gain firsthand insights that will broaden their understanding of justice and society in a global context.

We can’t wait to follow their journey and share highlights along the way.

Safe travels, Pirates. 🏴‍☠️

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Congratulations to the Spring and Summer 2026 graduates of the ECU Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology! 🎓

We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited to see where your next chapter leads.

Once a Pirate, always a Pirate!

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The end of the academic year is almost here, and that calls for a celebration! APS, CJSO, and MTA members, and department faculty are invited to our End-of-Year Cookout.

We hope you’ll join us!

Congratulations to Jay Blackwelder, who was the winner of the Undergraduate Student Award for Social Sciences in the poster category during Research and Creative Achievement Week (RCAW)!

We are thrilled to have your work recognized, and highlight the mentorship of Drs. Michelle Malkin and Michele Stacey.

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CJSO members, explore forensic science through fingerprinting night!

Deputy Barkley is on campus promoting the Criminal Justice and Criminology scholarship pool during !

Stop by and see him on the lawn in front of the MCSC and, if you’re a 2026 graduate, make sure to donate exactly $20.26 to earn philanthropy cords to wear during commencement!
 🔗http://give.ecu.edu/cjc

Today is Pirate Nation Gives! Scholarship support helps Criminal Justice & Criminology students stay focused on their academic goals while managing real-world responsibilities. Graduating seniors: a $20.26 gift allows you to participate in and receive philanthropy records for commencement. Thank you for supporting future Pirates. 💜💛

Give here ➡️ http://give.ecu.edu/cjc

Tomorrow’s the day! Pirate Nation Gives, ECU’s annual day of giving, is March 4.

Are you completing your B.S. in Criminal Justice in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2026? Donate exactly $20.26 to the Criminal Justice Scholarship Pool and earn philanthropy honor cords to wear at graduation! Check back tomorrow for the donation link!