Sociology & Criminal Justice

March 7, 2025

Join Us for the Practicing Restorative Justice Conference – April 9-10, 2025

We encourage you to attend the Practicing Restorative Justice Conference, co-sponsored by MSUM and Consensus Council, on April 9-10, 2025. This 1.5-day event is a unique opportunity to explore how Restorative Justice can transform justice systems, education, workplaces, and communities. Why Attend?✅ Gain insights from four powerful keynote speakers and 15+ engaging breakout sessions✅ Learn real-world applications of Restorative Justice […]

Diversity & Inclusion

December 11, 2023

Dr. Joel Powell and Rylan Fitzpatrick published an article in Festschrift in Honor of David R. Maines – Studies in Symbolic Interaction Volume 57

Dr. Joel Powell, Professor of Criminal Justice and Rylan Fitzpatrick, Criminal Justice student published an article titled, Police Narratives and Accounts for Viral Use of Force Videos in Festschrift in Honor of David R. Maines – Studies in Symbolic Interaction Volume 57. “Visual videos of police violence create demands for new police narratives about using force. Public reactions to videos […]

College of Education & Human Services

March 20, 2023

Dr. Deb White receives Woman of Worth Award

Dr. Deb White, Professor in Sociology & Criminal Justice Department, receives the 2023 Woman of Worth award at this year’s FM International Women’s Day hosted by Nyamal Dei, Founder of Kondial Kel International. The recognition reads: “We, the Governing body of Kondial Kel International organization, hereby recognize you as a Woman of Worth. You know your worth and you understand […]

Diversity & Inclusion

October 4, 2022

MSUM professor, Dille lecturer Joel Powell Dahlquist to speak on ‘Police Violence and the Puzzle of Compliance’

Wednesday, Oct. 12 | 4:15 p.m. | Langseth Hall 118 Joel Powell Dahlquist, a professor of sociology and criminal justice at Minnesota State University Moorhead, will present a free public lecture titled “Police Violence and the Puzzle of Compliance” on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 4:15 p.m. in MSUM’s Langseth Hall room 118. Dahlquist’s presentation is an honor given as the […]

Academics

August 26, 2022

MSUM opens applications for new graduate program in Criminal Justice

Minnesota State University Moorhead is now accepting applications for its new master of arts in criminal justice. The first cohort will start classes in spring 2023. Market demand and a solid foundation in its well-established undergraduate criminal justice program prompted the addition of the new graduate degree. It will be offered through Online Plus, meaning students can choose classes in […]