Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at The University of Alabama

06/11/2026

Students in the University of Alabama Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice’s Austria and Italy Study Abroad Program celebrated the release of the U.S. Postal Service’s commemorative stamp honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States at the United Nations Office at Vienna, joined by Ms. Sarah Banerjee, Consul for Public Affairs at the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna.

06/10/2026

One week down, many unforgettable experiences to go! Students from the University of Alabama’s Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice have spent the first week of our Austria–Italy Summer Study Abroad Program immersed in international crime and justice issues at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna.

05/19/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Reid!

Dr. Lesley Reid has been selected as UA’s next provost 👏 Dr. Reid will continue to provide innovative academic and administrative leadership that will propel the University to develop leaders, drive research, strengthen communities and steward resources.

“Dr. Lesley Reid is a highly respected academic leader who brings to this role a deep understanding of The University of Alabama, our faculty and our academic mission...I am grateful for her leadership and look forward to continuing our work together as we advance The University of Alabama’s role as the future-ready flagship.” - President Peter J. Mohler

Read more: https://go.ua.edu/4wFelVY

05/13/2026

Professor Fields is afforded a unique perspective in not only understanding gangs but assisting in tackling the serious threat that they pose in our communities. Check out more from CJ 436 Gangs
https://ccj.ua.edu/departmental-news/from-the-classroom-to-gangland-the-1-mindset-of-omgs/

04/21/2026

The Side of Piracy No One Talks About
What you see in the headlines is only part of the story.
Tuesday on The Noon Show, we’ll be joined by Dr. Brittany VandeBerg to uncover what’s happening beyond the ships—inside communities, inside families, and behind the scenes of Somali piracy.
It’s deeper. It’s more complex. And it’s not what you expect.
The Noon Show airs from noon to 1 Central time on FM 100.1 Monday through Friday. You can also listen live from TheNoonShow.com. You can also listen to The Noon Show podcast anytime on Spotify or Apple Music.

04/13/2026

Criminology & Criminal Justice is one of the top 5 most popular majors
The University of Alabama, and #1 in Arts & Sciences (
The University of Alabama J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts & Sciences!

Alabama’s 14 four-year public colleges and universities awarded more than 26,000 degrees in 2025.

04/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Susan Dewey on being awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts!

This will support the Dance/Arts/Women’s Narratives (DAWN) research project in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Corrections!

03/31/2026

Dr. Susan Dewey and South Carolina Department of Corrections Regional Director Julie Tennant-Caine recently gave an invited talk at Winthrop University about their work with women in prison!

03/25/2026

Alabama Presents: The AI Ethics Iron Bowl | Official Hype Video

This isn’t just a competition. It’s a test of judgment.At The University of Alabama, students are stepping into the most complex questions of our time where ...

03/09/2026

At Friday's innovation summit at The University of Alabama Dr. Eric Lake presented his brilliant model for challenging students to outperform AI !