Graduate Student Department Awards

The following awards are available for Criminal Justice Graduate Students. Awards are presented to recipients during the department’s Graduate Student Celebration in May.

The Forensic Studies Hue and Cry Award is in recognition of academic merit, teaching skills, and concern for the welfare of the department and its students.

• 2023-24 - Carmen Diaz
• 2022-23 - Katie Barrus
• 2021-22 - Mitchell Farrell

The Robert F. Borkenstein Graduate Award is named for, and in honor of, former Professor Emeritus Borkenstein. This award is presented to a student who exemplifies superior work at the graduate level.

• 2023-24 - Hannah Ridner
• 2022-23 - Carmen Diaz
• 2021-22 - S. S.