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save the date for alumni social

Save the Date: CJSP Alumni Social

SAVE THE DATE!The celebration begins this fall as we honor 50 years of Criminal Justice Studies at UGA, and we're celebrating the people who have been part of the journey.

Justine Tinkler

Criminal Justice Studies Program Announces New Director

We are thrilled to welcome our new program Director, Dr. Justine Tinkler, to CJSP! As we begin a new chapter, we know Dr. Tinkler's academic excellence and commitment to students will have a tremendous impact on our program. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Tinkler! 


2026 Student Award Recipients

We are proud to recognize students whose hard work, character, and achievements reflect excellence in and out of the classroom. 
students with police at Merseyside Police Department

CJ students arrive in Liverpool!

Learning, exploring, and making the most of their time abroad! Students in the Liverpool Study Abroad Program visited Merseyside Police Department to learn all about policing in Liverpool. Stay tuned to see where they are headed next!

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Congratulations to our fall graduates!

We gathered with our graduates and their family and friends to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments on the afternoon of December 12, 2025. We wish them the very best as they move into the next chapter of their lives!