UofL Criminal Justice

Thanks to all who stopped by during our CJ Welcome Back Lemonade Social! We loved seeing everyone's faces, catching up, and getting back into the swing of things. :)

We hope you've all had a great first week back!

“Everybody, every professor I had, they all challenged me emotionally, mentally,” he states. “It's just been an incredible journey at UofL. It's like no other.”

Stories like Jamoa's is why we do what we do.

Shout out to the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and the UofL Theatre Arts department for being a big part of his UofL journey as well!

What does it mean to pursue justice? For Criminal Justice major Jamoa Wooten, it starts with truth.

Inspired by the legacy of his great-grandfather, Lacy Mitchell—who lost his life after courageously telling the truth—Jamoa returned to college with a purpose: earn his degree in Criminal Justice and prepare for law school, where he hopes to become a voice for others.

At UofL, he found something just as important: a community of faculty, mentors and classmates who challenged him, supported him and helped him see what was possible.

“It’s just been an incredible journey at UofL. It’s like no other.”

For future Cardinals, Jamoa has a message: take a chance on yourself. ❤️🖤

🔗 Read his story at the link: https://artsandsciences.louisville.edu/news/its-never-too-late-how-one-criminal-justice-alumnus-found-purpose-community-and-path-law-uofl

As a "Welcome Back" to campus treat, CJ student organizations LAE and APS will be hosting a Lemonade Social both Monday and Tuesday from 12 - 1:30PM. Please drop in and say "Hi!"

Welcome back, Cards!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table today during the University of Louisville College of Arts & Sciences Open House! And a special thank you to Dr. Katie Hughes-Taylor for snapping a photo before the festivities began. She reports they were VERY busy at the CJ table and had a great time. :)

It's always a bit bittersweet when summer comes to an end and the semester starts back up, but we're ready to get things rolling! Enjoy the weekend -- we'll see you on Monday, Cards!

🎉 Hey, Cards! Your first week on campus starts here. ❤️

Join us at the College of Arts & Sciences Open House to meet faculty and staff, explore majors and minors, discover campus resources, and connect with fellow students before classes begin.

Whether you know exactly what you want to study or you're still exploring, we're here to help you make the most of your first year.

📅 Friday, August 14
🕚 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Belknap Academic Building (BAB) Lobby

We can't wait to welcome you to the A&S family!

Career Opportunities

🌱 Turn your passion for sustainability into action — and earn a scholarship while you're at it. The Kroger Scholars Program is now accepting applications from rising sophomore, junior and senior students for the 2026–27 academic year.

💰 Receive a $4,000 scholarship ($2,000 in fall + $2,000 in spring)
🌎 Design a campus or community project focused on Zero Hunger and/or Zero Waste
🤝 Collaborate with fellow scholars and sustainability leaders throughout the year

Projects can focus on topics like:
♻️ Recycling and waste diversion
🥕 Sustainable agriculture
🍽️ Reducing food waste
💡 Innovative sustainability solutions

📅 Deadline: July 30, 2026

Apply now: https://tinyurl.com/4y57c3kv