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UNT Dallas College of Law Students Earn Recognition in Prestigious Legal Writing Competition
UNT Dallas College of Law Students Earn Recognition in Prestigious Legal Writing Competition
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Dustin Schellenger Honored for Dedication to Law Enforcement Mental Health
Because of his commitment to officer wellness, Police1.com has named Dustin Schellenger to its inaugural “Got Your Six” list. This acknowledgment honors individuals who have significantly impacted the support of law enforcement.
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College of Law Partners with MLK Jr's Family to Launch 'Realize the Dream' Volunteerism Project
Realize the Dream's goal is to generate 100 million hours of volunteer service by MLK’s 100th birthday in 2029. The UNT Dallas College of Law is the first college or university in North Texas and the only law school in the nation to join the King family in its global campaign.
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Criminal Justice & Public Safety Expo Draws Hundreds of High School Students
Hundreds of high school and potential transfer students visited the UNT Dallas campus on Friday, Oct. 25, and received a lot more than the usual tour. They engaged with police officers, firefighters, EMTs, state trooper, federal agents, and other public safety, law enforcement and criminal justice professionals.
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College of Law Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Gala Event
Students, faculty, alumni and members of the Dallas legal community celebrated the 10th anniversary of the UNT Dallas College of Law at a gala marking the milestone on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
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Law Professor Cheryl Wattley Wins Exoneration of Ben Spencer, Wrongfully Convicted 37 Year Ago
With representation by UNT Dallas College of Law professor Cheryl Wattley, Ben Spencer was finally exonerated 37 years after he was arrested for a murder he didn't commit.
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From Boxing Ring to Courtroom, Meet the Law Student Who Can Knock Out His Opponents
Meet Noe Mendoza Jr., a second-year UNT Dallas College Law student and three-time National Collegiate Boxing champion. “It’s a lifestyle,” said Mendoza, referring to both boxing and practicing law.
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Law Professor Cheryl Wattley Authors Autobiography of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
UNT Dallas College of Law professor Cheryl Wattley has written a poignant autobiography of the late Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, who served in elected office at the federal and state levels for five decades.
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With Threats on the Rise, College of Law Hosts Judicial Safety Event
The unprecedented increase in acts and threats of violence prompted Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) to gather legal and law enforcement experts, survivors, and judicial safety advocates together at the UNT Dallas College of Law on June 25, 2024.
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Criminal Justice Department Launches Innovative Online Graduate Degree with Mental Health Policy Concentration
Recognizing the urgent need and critical challenges facing the criminal justice system, the UNT Dallas Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology is introducing a first-of-its-kind Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Mental Health Policy.
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