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U.S. News Ranks Lewis Criminal Justice Master’s in Top 25

Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« is ranked No. 24 (tie) among the 2025 Best Master's in Criminal Justice Programs by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News evaluated schools offering a master's degree in criminal justice based on a variety of factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials, and services and technologies. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«’s Master of Criminal Justice  program moved up 13 spots in the rankings this year to tie at No. 24 of the Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs. The program offers either a criminal justice or security studies track 100 percent online as well as in-person. The U.S. News Best Online Programs is designed for individuals looking to complete or further their education. This year's edition evaluates more than 1,600 online bachelor's and master's degree programs using metrics specific to online learning. The rankings only include degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions.  U.S. News & World Report provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on USNews.com each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.    

Lewis Athletics Announces 2025 Academy of Coaches Inductees
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Athletic Department is excited to announce the 2025 Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Academy of Coaches inductees.  In honor of celebrating 50 Years of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« women's sports, all seven of our inductees are extremely accomplished female coaches.  Lisa Carlsen ,  Wendy  [MORE]  [PHOTO

'Built From the Fire' – A Conversation with Victor Luckerson
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« is proud to present its Black History Month featured event, “Built From the Fire: A Conversation with Victor Luckerson,” on February 12 from 12:30 – 2:00 PM in the University Dining Room at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Romeoville campus. This event is free and open to the public, offering an  [MORE]  [PHOTO

HS Student Art on Display at Lewis Invitational
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« 8th annual High School Art Invitational will be on display January 16-23 in the  Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery , on Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«’s main campus in Romeoville. Featured in the show are 57 works of drawing, painting, digital art, sculpture, photography, mixed  [MORE]  [PHOTO

HRSA Grant Helps Over 100 Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Graduate Students
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« is in its final year of U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funding to address health care disparities in African-American, Latino, and low-income communities. Since the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) grant was awarded in 2021, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«  [MORE

Project Management Club Presents to PMI Chicagoland
On January 8, Gnanesh Gongalla, president of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Project Management Club, presented to the PMI Chicagoland Monthly Meeting at Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« in Oakbrook. The presentation highlighted the club’s activities and operations to an audience of 50-60 active Project Management practitioners  [MORE]  [PHOTO

US News Ranks Lewis Online Graduate Programs on Top
The recently released  U.S. News & World Report rankings of the Best Online Graduate programs  in the nation included five Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« master’s degree programs. Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs Best Online Master's in Business Programs (Excluding  [MORE

Students Embark on Social Justice Pilgrimage to Italy
Fourteen Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« students are immersed in a unique travel study experience in Italy from January 1-11 as part of a Social Justice Pilgrimage offered through University Ministry. The trip coincides with the extraordinary Jubilee Year 2025 , a significant event in the Catholic Church. Led by Venus  [MORE]  [PHOTO

Flyers Break School Record at the Hoosier Horsepower Classic
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« women's and men's track teams competed at the Hoosier Horsepower Classic on Friday (Jan. 17) and Saturday (Jan. 18), hosted at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lewis had five athletes earn NCAA provisional qualifying marks during today's meet, along with  Adrien  [MORE]  [PHOTO

Russia’s 21st Century National Security Strategies on 3/26
In today’s interconnected world, understanding the strategies that shape major global players' defense and foreign policies is crucial. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Department of World Languages is hosting a March 26 talk to delve into Russia's national security strategies in the 21st century. With global dynamics  [MORE

JLPSS & Illinois Holocaust Museum Offer Free Training
Law enforcement professionals will have the opportunity to better equip themselves with the knowledge and tools to address issues of bias, hate, and abuse of authority. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Justice, Law, and Public Safety Studies program is co-hosting with Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center a Brill  [MORE


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