Criminal Justice

As Angel Cano prepares to walk across the commencement stage at UA Little Rock, he thinks back to a decision he made as a teenager in Cartagena, Colombia. He was 16 when he left home, recruited to the United States to play baseball and pursue an education. It meant leaving behind family, familiarity and everything … Angel Cano Turned Opportunity into a College Degree at UA Little Rock

A passion for helping others has shaped Taylor Ward’s path at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, leading her to pursue careers in both health care and law enforcement. The Little Rock native will graduate in May with a double major in general biology and law enforcement — bringing together her interests in health … Purpose in Action: Taylor Ward Prepares for a Career Helping Others

UA Little Rock’s online graduate criminal justice program ranked No. 38 nationally in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Graduate Programs rankings.In the 2026 rankings, UA Little Rock also rose to No. 38 (tied) in Best Online Master’s in Information Technology Programs, up three spots from No. 41 the previous year. These … UA Little Rock Earns National Recognition in U.S. News 2026 Online Graduate Rankings

Braden Carr, a junior at UA Little Rock, had a summer filled with professional development and international learning opportunities that are helping prepare him for a career in public service. Carr, a Paragould native, is a double major in political science and criminal justice and a member of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program. This summer, … Braden Carr Builds Skills Through Summer Internship and Study Abroad in Scotland

UA Little Rock student Vivian Angeles has graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on May 17 with two bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice and English.  Originally from Glenwood, Arkansas, Angeles decided to go to UA Little Rock after hearing so many great things about it.  “I had heard so many great things … Vivian Angeles Graduates with Two Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and English 

Dr. Suzanne Coble, an assistant professor of criminal justice at UA Little Rock, is making significant strides in research on decision-making within the criminal justice system. Since joining the university in August 2022, Coble has had five articles published or accepted for publication, examining topics such as children’s testimony in court, the use of artificial … UA Little Rock Professor Explores Decision-Making in Criminal Justice

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Dr. Tusty ten Bensel, a professor of criminal justice and associate dean at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is highlighting her work to address human trafficking in Arkansas. As a member of the Arkansas Human Trafficking Council, she plays a vital role in shaping statewide … UA Little Rock Professor Discusses Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking in Arkansas

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has once again earned national recognition for its outstanding online graduate programs.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Dr. Michael Cavanaugh Jr., associate professor of criminal justice, as the new director of the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology, bringing a wealth of experience and innovative vision to the role.

Dr. Jim Golden has been a familiar figure at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock since 1994. In the summer, this criminal justice professor and administrator will start his true golden years as he retires from the university after 30 years of service.