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Journal article by Norris studies ideology of police officer murders
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Jesse J. Norris authored an article showing that of the 595 homicides of police officers by civilians between 2008 and 2021, 12 percent had some evidence of ideological motivations.
Tartaro named Honors Student of the Month
Abby Tartaro, a participant in the Full Opportunity Program (FOP) and the Fredonia Honors Program, is the recipient of the February 2023 Honors Student of the Month Award.
Norris comments on ‘entrapment as a defense’ carried on NPR
A recent news segment on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” that examined verdicts in the trial of four men charged with plotting to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan in 2020 included commentary by Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Jesse Norris.
Finkeldey, Mahoney named 2022 SUNY Online Teaching Ambassadors
Associate Professor Kate Mahoney and Assistant Professor Jessica Finkeldey have been designated 2022 SUNY Online Teaching Ambassadors, an honor that recognizes exemplary online educators who are enthusiastic and effective in online teaching and who are positive and strong advocates for online teaching in SUNY.
Ross named featured speaker for morning Commencement ceremony
State University of New York at Fredonia alumna Trini Ross, the United States Attorney for the Western District of New York, will deliver the Commencement address at the 10 a.m. ceremony of the 195th Commencement exercises of SUNY Fredonia on Saturday, May 21 in Steele Hall.
Aiello journal article examines police recruitment
Department of Sociocultural and Justice Sciences Assistant Professor Michael Aiello wrote an article, “Procedural Justice and Demographic Diversity: A Quasi-Experimental Study of Police Recruitment,” published online on Sept. 26 by Police Quarterly.
Alumna confirmed as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York
Trini Ross, a SUNY Fredonia alumna of the Class of 1988, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate by voice vote late Thursday night (Sept. 30) to a four-year term as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York.
President Biden announces SUNY Fredonia alumna Trini Ross as nominee to serve as U.S. Attorney
President Joseph Biden has announced eight nominees to serve as U.S. Attorneys across the country, including State University of New York at Fredonia alumna Trini E. Ross as the U.S. Attorney nominee for the Western District of New York.
Faculty member receives sub-grant for student leadership program in addiction services
The Chautauqua Addiction Services Leadership Development Program will recruit three cohorts of highly qualified SUNY Fredonia Social Work and Jamestown Community College Human Services and Addiction Counseling students to foster their interest and commitment to serving in the addiction services workforce in Chautauqua County.
Sociologist has article published in professional journal
Department of Sociocultural and Justice Sciences Assistant Professor Jessica Finkeldey co-authored, "Self-Reported Experiences and Consequences of Unfair Treatment by Police," an article forthcoming in the journal Criminology.