05/20/2026
The Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies hosted its 2026 Student Award Ceremony on Friday, April 17, at the UWF Argonaut Athletic Club. Presented by Dean Earle and Dr. Nicholas Hasan Buker, Chair of the department, the event brought together students, families, faculty, staff, and community partners to celebrate student achievement and academic excellence.
The ceremony recognized outstanding undergraduate and graduate students for their accomplishments, dedication, and contributions to the field, while also highlighting the department’s commitment to student success through teaching, mentorship, research, and community engagement. Please join us in congratulating all Department of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies award winners.
Madeline Meggs — Outstanding CJ Undergraduate Student Award
Shauna Curtis — Outstanding Children and Society Undergraduate Student Award
Deondre Mumford — Emerging Undergraduate CJ Student Award
Kailey Neidhardt — Emerging Undergraduate Children and Society Student Award
Yishan Huang — Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Rylie Grimes — Outstanding Internship Student Award
Caitlyn Sahli — Faculty Special Award