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David Brotherton Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Social Justice and Critical Criminology Work
A scholar of street gangs and U.S. deportation policies is recognized for his research and influence.
How Volatile Temperatures Shape Violent Crime
A new study finds that temperature spikes are driving rates of violent crimes in American cities.
A new job yields an unexpected alumni network
In her role supporting students at SUNY Downstate, one graduate found a built-in community.
Graduate Center Experts Analyze the Midterm Elections
Faculty members assess the 2022 elections and their consequences for U.S. politics and policy and the future of democracy.
Professor Candace McCoy on Why New Yorkers and Americans Feel Unsafe
The criminal justice expert discusses the perception and reality of rising crime.
How LBGTQ Individuals Experience Criminal Justice
A queer criminologist explains why LGBTQ individuals experience being overpoliced and underserved, on the Thought Project.
The role of religion in shaping political views, especially on abortion
Professor Amy Adamczyk discusses how religious beliefs shape attitudes on abortion and other issues, on International Horizons.
Scholars We're Proud of: Pride Month 2022 Edition
During Pride Month, we're celebrating our scholars who are breaking new ground in LGBTQ studies.
‘22 Grads Blaze Ahead Into New Jobs and Opportunities
From nanoscience to queer criminology, our graduates are launching careers and bright futures with their new skills
A CUNY Graduate Center Study Highlights the Racialized Harms of Low-Level Arrests
NEW YORK , April 26, 2022 —In a new study of New Yorkers arrested for low-level offenses, researchers at the CUNY Graduate Center document an ongoing process of criminalization that undermines the resources and well-being of low-income people of color...