Justice Center News

Albiona Selimi spring 2025 commencement speaker smiling with scenic bakground Read More

Harnessing the power of community

 |  Michelle Saport  |  ,

Spring 2025 undergraduate commencement speaker Albiona Selimi is graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and minors in women’s studies and justice—on her way to practicing law at a civil rights organization.

UAA alum Melanie Osborne receiving her Anchorage ATHENA Society award Read More

Alumni Spotlight: Melanie Baca Osborne- ATHENA Society inductee

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  ,

UAA Justice Center alumna Melanie Osborne has been inducted into the Anchorage ATHENA Society, recognizing her professional excellence, community contributions, and commitment to empowering women.

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Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ property crimes decline over long term, but violent crime rates remains ‘exceptionally’ high

 |  Corinne Smith, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Beacon  |  , , ,

UAA Justice Center Chair Brad Myrstol shares data from the UAA Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Justice Information Center with the House Judiciary Committee.

UPD Officer, Collin Hurd in front of his police car on UAA campus Read More

Walking the beat

 |  Matt Jardin  |  , ,

Collin Hurd, a former UAA Justice Center student, athlete and resident advisor, now serves as a University Police Department officer.

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Student Spotlight: Martina Weddel - UAA Justice Center honors graduate

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  , ,

UAA Justice Center graduate Martina Weddel receives honors and shares her involvement in campus clubs and extracurricular programs while at UAA's College of Health.