Each year the program awards the Susette M. Talarico Public Service Leadership Award to the student- or students- who have shown exemplary service during their time in the program. This year, we have two winners: Delaney Burke and Allison Victoria Reid. Congratulations to both of you!

Our annual Alumni Networking Event, held on October 3, 2025, brought together alumni and current Criminal Justice Studies students for an afternoon of meaningful connection. In a relaxed setting, students gained valuable career insights from alumni working across various fields of criminal justice. 

Students, please RSVP at this link with your UGA email: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7xzxz2FhbGjka2VZDNl-teg3WMeLh_6Ai6jB-LFyDpvNiIQ/viewform?usp=header

Questions about the event? Email Mrs. Bryson at caelch@uga.edu 

We look forward to celebrating all of our amazing CJ students!

Alumna Sherrie Hines (2006 Franklin College , 2009 UGA Law School) has come full circle, joining The University of Georgia Law School in the spring of 2025 teaching courses in legal writing. 

To read more about her story, click here : https://www.franklin.uga.edu/news/stories/2025/courtroom-campus-sherrie-hiness-franklin-journey-mock-trial-uga-law-school

We are SO proud to share that our incredible director, Dr. Sarah Shannon, has been honored with the Felton Jenkins, Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award at the University System of Georgia (USG) 21th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala "The Sky's the Limit."

The Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Award is named after the late USG Board of Regents member, Dr. Felton Jenkins “in honor of his dedication to the mission of the University System of Georgia and his life of exemplary service to others.”

Congratulations, Dr. Shannon!

The Best Research Paper Award is given each year for the "Best Paper" written by a CJ graduate in the past calendar year. We request faculty to submit nominations for papers that are of outstanding quality. This year's recipient is Lindsey Vaca-Zamudio (Class of 2024). Congratulations, Lindsey!

CJSP honored over 55 spring and summer graduates the morning of May 9, 2025. It was especially fun to meet their family and friends who have supported them throughout their undergraduate journey. Congratulations, Class of 2025!