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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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Law Students Will Compete on World Stage in 2024 Nuremberg Moot Court
UNT Dallas College of Law students will participate in the 2024 Nuremberg International Moot Court Competition, a respected global event that will be held in July in Germany.
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This Father's Day is Special for Dad and Daughter College of Law Alumni
UNT Dallas College of Law 2024 graduate Zoe Kiraly and her father, John, a 2019 graduate, share a unique bond. More than parent and child, they both earned their law degrees from UNT Dallas – and only five years apart.
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Farewell to Legal Mentorship Icon Ernie Higginbotham
A legend of the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law will retire on June 30. Ernest “Ernie” Higginbotham has been the facilitator of the Judge Louis A. Bedford Jr. Mentorship Program for nearly a decade. Under his leadership, the program has helped more than 800 graduates complete law school and enabled them to make valuable connections within the legal community.
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Criminal Justice Graduate Aims to Help Those Facing Challenges She Had to Overcome
As a daughter whose parents cycled in and out of the prison system, Angelica Gossett-Azbell knows all too well the damage that crime can do to a family. It was one of the reasons she earned a master's degree in criminal justice from UNT Dallas in 2024.
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2024 College of Law Commencement Set for May 18 at Majestic Theater
The 2024 UNT Dallas College of Law Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 18, at the Majestic Theater in Dallas.
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College of Law Student Wins Prestigious Legal Writing Award
Nabutsingso “Mimi” Hoshut, a student at the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law, was recently named champion of The Paper Chase, Baylor University’s legal writing competition for Texas law school students.
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UNT Dallas Welcomes Interim President Dr. Warren von Eschenbach
Dr. Warren von Eschenbach will serve as the Interim President of the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) beginning April 1, 2024. Dr. von Eschenbach will temporarily fill the position held for nine years by Bob Mong, who is retiring later this year. Mong moves to an Associate Chancellor position.
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College of Law Receives $500,000 in New Federal Funding for Community Lawyering Centers
The UNT Dallas College of Law Community Lawyering Centers received $500,000 in new funding as part of a spending package signed by President Joe Biden over the weekend. The Centers provide free legal services to eligible residents and handle various kinds of cases.
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College of Law Professor Cheryl Wattley Honored by Smith College
University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) College of Law Professor Cheryl Wattley has been awarded the 2024 Smith College Medal by her alma mater in honor of her leadership in legal education, criminal justice and civil rights.
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$2 Million Donation Will Create First Endowed Position in UNT Dallas History
A generous grant of $2 million from the Communities Foundation of Texas will establish the first endowed position at UNT Dallas, which will be held by the executive director of the Caruth Police Institute.
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Two UNT Dallas Law Review Publications Offer Expert Insight and Analysis
UNT Dallas College of Law aims to inform attorneys and other legal practitioners, as well as laymen, by publishing relevant, timely and impactful content in the UNT Dallas Law Review. It circulates two student-led digital publications, On the Cusp and Accessible Law.
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College of Law Remembers Assassination of JFK 60 Years Later
As the United States approaches the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, a group of esteemed Dallas journalists gathered at the UNT Dallas College of Law to share their memories, insights and experiences. A pioneering business leader and former Texas state legislator joined them in a provocative and enlightening discussion.
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Police Chief Christopher Shaw Named to "40 Under 40" List of Law Enforcement Leaders
UNT Dallas Police Chief Christopher Shaw has been recognized by law enforcement peers as one of its "40 Under 40" for his commitment to protecting and serving the main campus and College of Law. He accepted an award for the honor from International Association of Police Chiefs.
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College of Law Recognizes Wrongfully Convicted Texans Who Were Exonerated
The University of North Texas College of Law held a candlelight vigil and special event to recognize men and women who were exonerated after being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. It was the first annual event by the law school's Joyce Brown Innocence Clinic to mark International Wrongful Conviction Recognition Day each October 2.
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New CPI Program Offers Free Mental Health Services to Law Enforcement Officers
Texas Blue Chip Program stands as a vital support system for law enforcement personnel during the most challenging junctures of their careers. The urgency of this program is underscored by the distressing statistic that Texas recorded the highest number of law enforcement officer suicides in 2022, with a total of 16 lives lost.
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UNT Dallas COL Welcomes Katie Powley as Assistant Director of Admissions
UNT Dallas College of Law Welcomes Katie Powley - Assistant Director of Admissions
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Law Students Shine in Moot Court Competition
The UNT Dallas College of Law moot court team recently won the Best Brief award at the American Bar Association moot court competition.
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Adelfa Callejo – A Special Tribute for the Texas Trailblazer
On September 29th, 2022, a public dedication of the statue honoring Adelfa Botello Callejo was held. The ceremony at the historic Main Street Garden park was a lively tribute to honor the first Mexican-American woman to practice law in Dallas, Texas. Heartfelt speeches and joyful songs were heard throughout the eastern end of downtown, with the 1,000-pound bronze statue of Adelfa Callejo powerfully looming in the foreground.
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