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US News Says 51ºÚÁÏ Online Graduate Programs are Among Best in Nation
Published: January 27, 2026.
The 2026 U.S News & World Report rankings of the Best Online Graduate Programs in the nation featured six of 51ºÚÁÏ’s master’s degree programs. Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs  Best Online Master's in Information Technology [MORE

How Restorative Justice Reduces Recidivism Explains Dr. Markovic’s New Book
Published: November 3, 2025.
A Connecticut community-based program can provide valuable insights on how restorative justice can reduce recidivism is the focus of a new book being released by Springer on November 7. Authors of Reducing Recidivism through Restorative Justice are Dr. [MORE

51ºÚÁÏ Student Summer Research Symposium Held Aug. 5-6
Published: August 7, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ undergraduate students presented their summer research findings at the Dr. James Girard Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) 2025 Symposium on August 5-6 on the Romeoville campus. The students researched 18 different projects [MORE

U.S. News Ranks 51ºÚÁÏ Criminal Justice Master’s in Top 25 Best Online Programs
Published: January 21, 2025.
51ºÚÁÏ is ranked No. 24 (tie) among the 2025 Best Master's in Criminal Justice Programs by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News evaluated schools offering a master's degree in criminal justice based on a variety of factors, such as student [MORE

51ºÚÁÏ Partners with Illinois Holocaust Museum for Law Enforcement Training
Published: January 10, 2025.
Law enforcement professionals will have the opportunity to better equip themselves with the knowledge and tools to address issues of bias, hate, and abuse of authority. 51ºÚÁÏ Justice, Law, and Public Safety Studies program is co-hosting with [MORE

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