Allison Willingham, assistant professor of legal studies and criminal justice, knew she faced significant challenges teaching students about the realities of working in corrections

HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | CRIMINAL JUSTICE | LEGAL STUDIES | CURRENT STUDENTS

December 18, 2018

Criminologists-in-training teach each other new perspectives

On the first day of class Allison Willingham polled her students to see what they felt caused criminal, delinquent, or deviant behaviors

HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | CRIMINAL JUSTICE | LEGAL STUDIES | CURRENT STUDENTS

December 8, 2018

K-9 officer brings real-world learning to class

Criminal justice 207 Police & Society class learns duties and responsibilities of working with a K-9

December 3, 2018

A true lifelong learner

At age 80, Lois Gunderson joined social work students on a trip to Germany to learn about refugee resettlement.

HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | LEGAL STUDIES | CURRENT STUDENTS

December 2, 2018

UWS mockers excel at Superior Durst Mock Trial Invitational

Over 150 mockers from around the Upper Midwest region gathered to compete in Swenson Hall for the honors

HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | LEGAL STUDIES | CURRENT STUDENTS

December 2, 2018

SSC services for education crew and mock trial team work together to prepare UWS courtrooms

Over 150 collegiate mock trialers from Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota gathered for the annual Superior Durst Mock Trial Invitational.

December 2, 2018

Mock trial team hosts Superior High School mockers for round 3 competition

UW-Superior Mock Trial team continues eight-year tradition of hosting Superior High School during Superior Durst Mock Trial Invitational

November 29, 2018

Mockers to fill Swenson Hall this weekend

All rounds are open for viewing by the public and free to attend

HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | AWARDS AND RECOGNITION | LEGAL STUDIES | CURRENT STUDENTS

November 20, 2018

Holmes wins Outstanding Witness Award at Mock Trial Invitational

Holmes competed against an Upper Midwest field and prevailed as one of the outstanding witness performers

November 8, 2018

She’s First!

Erica Bauer is setting the bar high for others to follow.

HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | CRIMINAL JUSTICE | LEGAL STUDIES | CURRENT STUDENTS

November 5, 2018

Pre-Law Society students say opportunity to hear Chief Justice John Roberts, Jr. speak was invaluable

Twelve students travelled to the University of Minnesota Law School to hear Chief Justice Roberts speak as part of the bi-annual Stein Lecture

HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | EVENTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE | LEGAL STUDIES | CURRENT STUDENTS

November 4, 2018

Law and Justice Dialogue Series explores ‘The Justice Kavanaugh Hearings’

Over 80 people attended this four person panel presentation

HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | EVENTS | LEGAL STUDIES | CURRENT STUDENTS

November 4, 2018

Mock Trial Team competes in St. Paul Trials at Hamline University

The team earned a 4-4- record against some of the strongest competition in the Upper Midwest

November 2, 2018

Legal Studies senior lecturer argues to Minnesota Supreme Court as students watch live stream

UW-Superior's Pre-Law Society hosted a campus gathering to watch the live stream of the City of Duluth-Midway Annexation lawsuit

HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | EVENTS | RESEARCH | CURRENT STUDENTS

October 31, 2018

UW-Superior students attend MidBrain Conference

The MidBrain Conference is an eye-opening event for students interested in neuroscience

October 22, 2018

Flags on campus raise awareness about domestic violence

Over 45 students and their family and friends covered the campus square with flags

HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | EVENTS | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | CURRENT STUDENTS | FACULTY/STAFF

October 15, 2018

Controversial Kavanaugh hearings to be tackled by Legal Studies and Criminal Justice faculty in panel presentation

Legal Studies & Criminal Justice faculty and staff will lead a discussion regarding the Ford/Kavanaugh hearings at noon Wednesday, Oct. 24, in Swenson Hall Room 1012

HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | CURRENT STUDENTS

October 14, 2018

Mock trial team competes at University of Minnesota

Twenty-six teams competed on this year’s American Mock Trial Association civil case

October 10, 2018

Criminal justice students learn about investigation techniques

Local, state and federal law enforcement/rescue agencies from the region participated in the event

October 10, 2018

Criminal justice students learn about local courts in the field

Judge George Glonek provided an overview of his duties and responsibilities as one of two Superior Court Judges in Douglas County

October 9, 2018

Cuzzo presents keynote at Minnesota Women Lawyers luncheon

The Minnesota Women Lawyers Association has over 1,300 members across Minnesota

HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | CURRENT STUDENTS

October 1, 2018

Mock Trial leadership set for 2018-2019

The group provides student leadership for the organization and works with the coaches for academic, competitive and forensic success

HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC | COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS | CURRENT STUDENTS

October 1, 2018

Mock Trial Team educated by Douglas County district attorney Mark Fruehauf

The Mock Trial team will travel to the first Upper Midwest invitational at the University of Minnesota UMNUMB tournament October 12-14

October 1, 2018

Pre-Law Society to see Chief Justice John Roberts, Jr. at University of Minnesota Law School

Twelve UW-Superior students will attend the bi-annual Stein Lecture

October 1, 2018

Legal studies and criminal justice teaching team moves forward in 2018-19

The legal studies and criminal justice program teaches more than 85 majors in law and justice related topics

September 17, 2018

Pre-Law Society celebrates Constitution Day

May 22, 2018

UW-Superior announces 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships program award recipient

With the support of the UW-Superior Foundation, these students will work with a faculty or staff mentor to tackle a research or creative project of their choice

May 18, 2018

Criminal Justice student scholars publish literature review compendium for community partners

Sixteen original literature reviews were generated by individual student scholars

May 14, 2018

UW-Superior celebrates work of faculty and staff

The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s annual Faculty and Staff Recognition program was held on Friday, May 11

May 10, 2018

Duluth Police Department Tactical Response Team Training involves CJUS students

Students helped the Tactical Response Team with training and participated in real life scenarios

May 9, 2018

UW-Superior students, alumni to be recognized at Superior Police Department Awards Ceremony

UW-Superior student and Duluth resident Maria Puglisi will perform the national anthem

May 8, 2018

Legal Studies and Criminal Justice program celebrates academic year achievements

Students received awards and recognition for their outstanding academic and service work

May 7, 2018

Legal Studies, Criminal Justice program celebrates seniors

Thirteen seniors presented their capstone experience to the campus and regional community

April 30, 2018

Pinnow named Midwestern Psychological Association Fellow

Fellow status is the highest honor an MPA member can earn, requiring evidence of significant contributions to the discipline of psychology and/or service to MPA