Spring 2025 Updates |
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Dr. Koo and Dr. McCutcheon recently attended the Second Chance Month Kick-off event hosted by the Shelby County Office of Reentry as part of their initiative responding to gun violence. Pictured is Dr. Koo and Dr. McCutcheon with Deandre Brown, the Director of the Office of Reentry.
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Dr. Iratzoqui was recently awarded the 2025 Alumni Association Award for Excellence
in Engaged Scholarship given to only a few recipients each year at the University
of Memphis. The Excellence in Engaged Scholarship award recognizes faculty whose work
represents successful partnership with and has meaningful impact on community organizations
and agencies. Congratulations, Dr. Iratzoqui! |
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Juan (Angie) Mei and Dr. Iratzoqui recently had a paper published in the ACJS Newsletter.
Angie is a second year Masters student and is expected to graduate in May 2025.  |
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Dr. Iratzoqui and Dr. McCutcheon were recently reunited with a former student, Maura
Joyner, at the state Family Justice Center conference. Ms. Joyner, who earned her
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice in 2020, is now working as the WRAP Haywood County Domestic Violence Response Specialist. Go Tigers!  |
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Karli Province, who earned her Masters degree from the Department in 2017, recently successfully defended her dissertation at the University of Cincinnati. Congratulations, Dr. Province! |
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Madeline Stewart successfully defended her Masters thesis entitled "Assessing Relationship Type, Weapon Use, Weapon Type, and Injury in Sexual Assault
Kit Backlog Data." Dr. McCutcheon chaired her thesis, while Dr. Burraston and Dr. Iratzoqui also served
on her committee. Congratulations, Madeline! |
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