Criminal Justice, Criminology, & Forensic Sciences News Archive
Bella Thompson, a Yeager Scholar from Mooresville, North Carolina, is graduating from Marshall University with a major in cyber forensics and security and minors in English, Spanish, computer information technology, and management. Throughout her time at Marshall University, Thompson balanced rigorous academics with participation as a Division I student‑athlete on… Read More
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Marshall University hosted its annual Awards, Recognition, and Alpha Phi Sigma (APS) Honors Induction Ceremony last Friday. The event celebrated graduating seniors, honor society inductees, and student award recipients for their academic achievements and contributions to the program. The department also recognized… Read More
Matison Brown, a Criminal Justice major in Marshall University’s College of Science, is graduating this semester after serving as a resident assistant in Buskirk Hall. Brown has been a member of the Housing and Residence Life staff, where she played an active role in supporting students and building community on… Read More
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology recognizes Madilyn, president of the Criminal Justice Association at Marshall University, and the organization’s members for their recent community service initiative benefiting Harmony House in Huntington. Under Madilyn’s leadership, the Criminal Justice Association organized an essential items drive to support individuals in need… Read More
Marshall University undergraduate and graduate students made an impressive showing at the annual West Virginia Criminal Justice Educators’ Association (WVCJEA) Conference, hosted on campus and coordinated by Dr. Leslie Quick. Several Forensic Science graduate students helped lead the event by organizing the crime scene competition at the university’s new crime… Read More
Things got mysteriously exciting in CJ 314: Crime Scene and Investigations this week as students stepped into the shoes of real-life crime scene investigators. In a hands-on mock scenario, students worked diligently to analyze a simulated crime scene—complete with our fearless graduate assistants playing the role of “victims.” From dusting… Read More
Billy Gardner, Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director of the Cyber Forensics and Security, presented a peer-reviewed paper entitled “Cybersecurity Skills Gap by Leveraging Neurodiverse People” at the 2025 CAE in Cybersecurity Community Symposium in Charleston, SC on April 8th. Faculty from NSA-Designated Centers of Academic Excellence Universities and Community… Read More
High School Science Day was a huge success for all involved! Thank you to all the teachers and chaperones that attended the 2025 Marshall University High School Science Day on April 7th! Over 500 students from 14 schools across the region attended. This event was made possible in part through… Read More
The US Cyber Team has emerged as a formidable competitor in international cybersecurity competitions, with Marshall University’s own Dr. Josh Brunty providing leadership as Head Coach! The team’s impressive 2024 season included a silver medal finish in the European Cybersecurity Competition (ECSC) in Turin, Italy, and a strong 4th place… Read More
Recently, Dr. Lauren Waugh and five Forensic Science Graduate students traveled to Baltimore MD for the 77th Annual Scientific Conference of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Two students were selected to give poster presentations of their research: Hope Hardiman: “Investigation of the Impact of the Fire Debris Sample Extraction… Read More