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Dr. Mona Danner, Professor Emirita, of 51�鱨վ appears on With Good Reason to talk about Money Matters and why it is important for women to A.S.K.

Former pilot Lt. Col. Brandon Shah ’07 values student transformations to ‘soldier-leader.’

Ongoing efforts to increase the hiring, tenure and promotion of women, especially those of color, in STEM fields are getting a big lift.

He developed a reputation as a strong mentor for faculty and an engaging professor for students.

The new ensigns and second lieutenants swore to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies” on May 4 at Chartway Arena.

Gabriela Schoof pursued her passion for sociology from Northern Virginia.

It will be held on Sept. 10 in the College of Arts and Letters.

In his research and advocacy, the former professor, who died at 86, sought to stamp out inequality and “change lives for the better.”

Brandi Woodell co-authored a study examining the religious practices of members of the LBGTQ+ community.

The College of Arts and Letters associate dean helped “make other peoples’ jobs easier” with a kind and compassionate leadership style.

Thirty-one new officers, including 24 from 51�鱨վ, swore an oath to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic."

The Outstanding University Scholar, Evon-Broderick honorees and Provost’s Awards for Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher were also announced.

He was one of 17 Diversity Champions honored at a luncheon hosted by the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

Kate Lockwood Harris, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, will lead the discussion on March 24.

Gender, Engineering & Solutions, a Women’s History Month event, focused on the intersection of gender and engineering.

The recent honoree at the 2022 Black Engineer of the Year Award STEM Conference created a company that provides pathways into the workforce – and to 51�鱨վ’s School of Cybersecurity.

The program will feature oral presentations by 51�鱨վ student Kim McCoy and adjunct professor Tonya Shell and a panel discussion.

Katherine Martinez was one of 10 finalists for the honor, which recognizes “outstanding leadership by a student veteran during the past year.”

Jubilee Benedict was one of six graduating students recognized at the Alumni Association Student Honors and Awards Dinner.

Two graduation ceremonies are scheduled for Dec. 18 at Chartway Arena.

The mockumentary “Marathon,” co-written and co-directed by Keith Strausbaugh, has earned a 95% rating and 89% audience score from the website.

Victoria Time taught at the University of Nairobi Law School and made donations to an orphanage this summer.

Four of the five collaborations receiving money from COVA CCI will be led by University researchers.

The department as a whole and four faculty members earned recognition from organizations.

51�鱨վ student Anthony Whitaker, who built his own athleisure clothing company, keeps the entrepreneurial spirit alive.

“Assessing the Verdict of Minnesota v. Chauvin: A Collective Discussion of the Broader Implications” is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. April 27.

Brooke White was recently honored by the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association.

He will return to a faculty role and conduct research in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice.

Brian Payne identifies 12 scams to watch out for during the holidays, and how to avoid them.

He is among the recipients of the federally established organization’s 2020 Distinguished 400 Awards.

She previously served on the board from 2014 to 2018.

Ellis, who begins his new role in January, will work with the Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity.

Sara Leen and Elizabeth Kirst will discuss their work on Nov. 5 as part of the series that’s dedicated to the Native American experience.

President John R. Broderick said the global demand address racial inequities made the conversation “particularly significant.”

The three-part program is being held ahead of the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s landing

The curated collection encompasses topics such as mass incarceration, social movements, African American history and contemporary race issues.

The research by Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Brian Payne will be published in the next issue of the American Journal of Criminal Justice.

Eleven students were granted $3,000 apiece from the program, which is in its third year.

Murry Pitts’ company shifted to producing protective equipment for health-care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Please join us Monday, February 17th from 5:30-7:30 in the Hampton Newport News Room in Webb Center

The annual Sociology and Criminal Justice Career Fair will be held February 27th from 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Melvina Sumter is presented with the Hugo Owens Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Award.

As part of the observance, the University’s Goode Theatre will showcase the artwork of Ted Ellis, which focuses of the African American experience from 1619 to the present.

Albert White juggled classes, commuting and full-time work on his way to his degree.

The associate professor of sociology and criminal justice has a long history of community and civic service.

Film and discussion panel address identity and racial struggles of Arab Americans

51�鱨վ is the first higher education institution in the nation to host a “Writing A New History: Let’s Talk About Our Dream” conversation.

Dr. Mona Danner and Dr. Melvina Sumter had the privilege of attending the 3rd Session Cadet Academy graduation ceremony in August. The deputy cadet program was created by Sheriff Jim O’Sullivan in 2016, which is a partnership between the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office, 51�鱨վ and Norfolk State University.

New PhD student, Joshua Ruffin, was awarded the Outstanding Masters Student Award by the Southern Criminal Justice Association at their annual meeting in Nashville, TN.

“Writing A New History: Let’s Talk About Our Dream” is scheduled for 5 p.m. Sept. 25 in Chandler Recital Hall.

51�鱨վ’s Department of Communication & Theatre Arts is Hosting Free Events Sept. 26 and 27.

Michelle Juarez didn’t take a direct path to counseling – or to 51�鱨վ.

Dominique Taylor's work could lead to similar collaborations for future Old Dominion students.

The December graduate leaves 51�鱨վ with a double major and aspires to be an agent for change.

Associate Sociology Professor Roderick Graham will talk about the issue on Nov. 27 at Smartmouth Brewing in Norfolk.

The book, “Using Focus Groups to Listen, Learn, and Lead in Higher Education,” presents an easy-to-use, six-step guide that they developed and refined over two decades at Old Dominion.

Upcoming events in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice's Career and Professional Development Series.

Dr. Roderick Graham was recently featured in Monarch Magazine in a story about the darknet.

University of Pennsylvania professor Dorothy E. Roberts' topic will be “Killing the Black Body: The Urgency of Reproductive Justice.”

The Department is honored to be a sponsor of the 5th Annual Community Collaboration Re-entry Summit.

Dr. Melvina Sumter won the College of Arts & Letters Joel S. Lewis Faculty Award for Excellence in Student Mentoring 2018!

When Villa Cadle receives her bachelor's degree from 51�鱨վ on May 5, she won't be looking to the stands to see her mother applaud.

That's because Villa Cadle Sr. (both women share the same name; it's a family tradition) will be the next in line to get her own bachelor's degree.

Ideally good health care, and access to it, should remain consistent regardless of class or color. However, widespread racial equity and social justice disparities continue.

This is a list of upcoming events which may be of interest to our students and faculty.

Dr. White's Animals & Society Class featured in Virginian Pilot Story

Dr. Vanessa Panfil published “What it’s Like to be Gay and in a Gang” in The Conversation in mid-October and, after being picked up by the Associated Press, it quickly went viral and spread to a host of other publications and websites including Salon.Com. As a result, reprints of this article and articles about the book have appeared in Publishers Weekly, Dallas Voice, Advocate, Out Smart, Blade, popmatters and many other publications and websites. Dr. Panfil’s article has been viewed over 49,489 times, yep, you read that right with nearly 50,000 views – WOW! What a great example of public criminology!

Dr. Lou Lombardo (Professor Emeritus) was awarded the "Champion of Children" award from the Champions for Children: Prevent Child Abuse Hampton Roads.

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice would like to congratulate Stephen T. Young, Leslie-Dawn Quick, and Caitlin G. Lynch, who all received their Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal justice in 2017.

The department of Sociology and Criminal Justice is very proud to present the Outstanding Graduating Student in Sociology to Ashley Fudala and the Outstanding Graduating Student in Criminal Justice to Rocio Rodriguez. Congratulations!

The department would like to welcome Ryan Phillips, April Bennett, Elizabeth Twitty, Erica Bower, and Rebecca Vonderhaar as our newest cohort in the PhD program. Welcome to 51�鱨վ!

The department of Sociology and Criminal Justice would like to welcome our new faculty joining us this fall.

Brian Payne, vice provost of Academic Affairs and a professor of sociology and criminal justice at 51�鱨վ, said social media hasn’t made a difference in crime statistics, but it has made a difference in behavior.

Mengyan Dai, associate professor of sociology and criminal justice, received a grant of nearly $400,000 in late 2016 from the National Institute of Justice to examine its impact on interactions between police and citizens.

The internationally known sociology scholar died Aug. 22 after a year-long illness.

NABCJ bonds with children at nearby community center. <br>

The 51�鱨վ doctoral program in criminology and criminal justice is on the leading edge of a national trend where women are playing a much more significant role in an academic discipline once dominated by men, according to an article published recently in the Journal of Criminal Justice Education.