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High school students from across the country immersed themselves in forensic science through the AV’s CSI Academy, gaining hands-on experience in labs, lectures, and mock crime-scene investigations.
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Stephanie Bonnes, Ph.D., assistant professor of criminal justice, has written a highly regarded book, shared her findings at a national military conference, and received new grant funding that will enable her to work closely with her students to expand her research.
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Ron Harichandran, Ph.D., the University’s Vice Provost for Research, said the new classification will bring increased visibility to the University as a research institution, enhance the ability to recruit Ph.D. and graduate students, and aid faculty in seeking grant funding, building upon the vigorous research taking place at the graduate and undergraduate level across the University.
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Charles Morgan, M.D., shares what it has been like serving as a subject matter expert for the hit TV show Signs of a Psychopath.
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Dominic Marchall ’26 shares what it was like attending the Tow Youth Justice Institute’s Pathways to Success conference and the powerful voices that shaped the experience.
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The University community proudly celebrated the excellence of 11 faculty members at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards, recognizing their dedication to their students, their educational journeys, and their future success.
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Christopher Rynich ’26 M.S. was among those in the audience as senior Lieutenant Mykola Melnyk, a veteran of the Ukrainian 47th Mechanized Brigade visited campus to interact with students.
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AV recognized its newest graduates who earned master's and doctoral degrees during two ceremonies as part of its 2025 Commencement. The celebrations included special messages shared by graduates who were selected through a competitive process to address their fellow graduates.
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AV students Lauren Mulinski ’25 and Alison Perry ’24, MS ’26 were awarded “Best Overall Research Poster” at the International Association of Arson Investigators’ International Training Conference for their project examining homemade napalm detection by accelerant canines.
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Honors students and award recipients were recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to making a difference in public safety and law enforcement.
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Patryk Jaroszkiewicz '16, '20 M.S., who is pursuing his Ph.D. in criminal justice, received a prestigious civilian honor from the Commander of the Polish National Police for his work bridging two distinctly different police forces.
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Samantha Villa ’25 was recognized by the University’s Tow Youth Justice Institute with the Diane Sierpina Award. Through advocacy, leadership, and research, she is working to create meaningful change for young people in the justice system.
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AV is recognizing the service and sacrifices of Vietnam Veterans through a series of events and initiatives leading up to the 50th anniversary of the war’s end. Faculty, students, and veterans reflect on the importance of this commemoration and the lessons it offers to future generations.
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AV Model UN students traveled to Ecuador for an international conference. They honed their diplomatic skills, formed lasting friendships, and explored one of the world’s most breathtaking environments.
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A team of three faculty members from the AV has been awarded a highly competitive National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant to conduct a five-year evaluation of Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiatives (CVIPI) in New Haven.
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University and Lee College leaders coordinated a visit to Connecticut for a contingent from the University of Tirana, Albania, further strengthening the AV’s role as a leader in fostering global academic partnerships.