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In a WJLA article on a persistent rise in violent crime linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, Beidi Dong, assistant criminology professor, noted pandemic stress on law enforcement and social services resources, limiting face-to-face intervention.

Professor Cynthia Lum and Professor David Wilson have been named Fellows of the American Society of Criminology (ASC) in recognition of their scholarly contributions to criminology and distinction in the discipline.

The Honorable Roderick C. Young, BA Speech Communication ’89, MA English ’94, a United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia, returned to Mason virtually to speak to graduating students.

The Department of Criminology, Law and Society congratulates the Class of 2021 on all on your achievements and wish you continued success! Please watch the video celebration honoring all CLS awardees and graduates.

The CLS Department congratulates Brielle Manovich on her graduation! Brielle earned her MA in Higher Education and Student Development while employed as the Graduate Coordinator for the department's MS and MA/PhD programs. On behalf of the faculty and staff, we congratulate you on your outstanding achievement!