UofL Criminal Justice

Congratulations to CJ graduate Alexis Daniel (2024) - and to all the A&S award and scholarship recipients - who recently received Boren support for Portuguese study in Brazil!

Big dreams. Global impact. 🌎🏆

From becoming the first-ever Luce Scholar from both the University of Louisville and Kentucky to earning Fulbright awards, Goldwater Scholarships, Boren support and more, A&S students are making their mark around the world.

These prestigious honors recognize outstanding achievements in research, leadership, graduate study and international education across disciplines ranging from neuroscience and biology to sustainability, political science and journalism.

Congratulations to these Cardinals for representing the College of Arts & Sciences on a national and international stage! ❤️🖤

🔗 Read about their accomplishments and where their next opportunities will take them: https://artsandsciences.louisville.edu/news/students-earn-prestigious-national-and-international-honors

Career Opportunities

Student research continues to make an impact in the Department of Criminal Justice.

Congratulations to McKenzie Nguyen on this recognition for her work examining outcomes associated with Cold Case Investigations training. We are also grateful to Jim Root, Dr. Katelyn McMahon, and our partners at the Department of Criminal Justice Training, the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, and the Office of the Kentucky Attorney General for their contributions to this collaborative effort.

Changing the System from Within: Undergraduate Criminal Justice Research on Trauma-Informed Law Enforcement June 2, 2026 | June 3, 2026 By Stephanie Godward, Communications and Marketing Director, College of Arts & Sciences McKenzie Nguyen’s determination to change systems and communities for the better is the driving force behind her research on trauma-informed law enforcement officers handling sexual ...

Career Opportunities!

Now that it’s officially official...please join us in welcoming Dr. Brad Campbell as Interim Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice!

Dr. Campbell joined the department in 2015 as an Assistant Professor after earning his Ph.D. from Sam Houston State University. Dr. Campbell was promoted to Associate Professor in 2021 and joined the Southern Police Institute as faculty in 2022, teaching in the Administrative Officers Course with a focus on Trauma-Informed Policing.

Last year, Dr. Campbell became the founding director of the SPI Center for Training Research and Innovative Simulation (SPI TRAINS), an initiative that brings evidence-based training to life through immersive, realistic scenarios in partnership with UofL’s Department of Theatre Arts.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Campbell on this new leadership role!

A message from Dr. Campbell:
“I’m honored to serve as interim chair and look forward to working with our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners to continue strengthening the department’s teaching, research, and community impact.”

Tonight, we proudly celebrate our recent Ph.D. graduates at the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, and tomorrow, we’ll honor the entire Class of 2026 at Commencement!

From all of us in the Department of Criminal Justice, congratulations on this incredible achievement. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this moment, and we could not be more proud of all you’ve accomplished during your time with us.

We look forward to seeing the impact each of you will make in the years ahead. Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Attention all Pre-Law Students!

Please join us in congratulating alumnus David Rausch on being named a recent recipient of the University of Louisville College of Arts & Sciences Champions Award!

This honor recognizes graduates who have achieved distinction in their field or who give back through service, commitment, or generosity.

A graduate of both the Department of Criminal Justice and the Southern Police Institute's 105th Administrative Officers Course, Director Rausch has gone on to lead the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and serve law enforcement executives worldwide as President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

From all of us in Criminal Justice and the Southern Police Institute—congratulations, Director Rausch!