The University of Arkansas at Little Rock 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.
“I am honored to lead the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology and excited to work with our talented faculty and students,” said Cavanaugh. “Our goal is to prepare our students to become hard-working, ethical, and effective leaders in the field. We will focus on advancing research, education, and community engagement to address the critical challenges facing the criminal justice system today. Putting our students in the best position to succeed is my ultimate goal.”
The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology is housed in the College of Business, Health, and Human Services. The school is home to five degree programs, including an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, two master’s degrees, one of which is fully online, as well as the state’s only doctorate program in criminal justice…