UTEP Department of Criminal Justice & Security Studies

10/12/2026

This conference is happening next week at UTEP! ⛏️

The Borderland Security Conference will bring together some high-profile scholars, practitioners, and speakers to discuss critical issues facing our border region—particularly cartels, organized crime, and human trafficking.

We have also invited the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and are hopeful he will receive permission to attend.

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
📍 Tomas Rivera Conference Center, UTEP

And did I mention—it’s FREE and includes FREE FOOD? 🙌

If you’re a student interested in criminal justice, homeland security, intelligence, border security, trafficking, or organized crime, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from experts in the field.

Please register using the QR code on the flyer. Registration helps us get an accurate head count, so please share this with students, colleagues, and anyone else who may be interested!

10/11/2026

🚨 NEW INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY — SPRING 2027!

Interested in criminology, psychology, public policy, violence prevention, or community engagement? This could be a great opportunity!

The Eradicate Hate internship program is accepting applications for Spring 2027. Interns work on projects focused on preventing hate-fueled violence through research, education, communications, partnerships, and public engagement.

💻 Remote or hybrid (Pittsburgh or Washington, D.C.)
📅 January 19 – April 23, 2027
💰 $4,000 stipend
⏰ 25–35 hours per week
🎓 Open to undergraduate and graduate students, including students in criminology, psychology, behavioral health, law, public policy, sociology, and related fields

‼️ APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 26, 2026

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait until the deadline!

🔗 Learn more and apply:
https://eradicatehate.org/about/opportunities/internship-opportunities/

10/01/2026

Let’s try this again!!

📣 SPRING 2027 INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Interested in gaining real-world experience while earning academic credit? Now is the time to start planning for the Spring 2027 semester!

Students interested in completing an internship should visit our internship websites to review the eligibility requirements. If you qualify, submit a complete application for review.

🔸 Criminal Justice Internships:
https://www.utep.edu/liberalarts/criminal-justice/student-resources/internships.html

🔸 Intelligence & National Security Studies Internships:
https://www.utep.edu/liberalarts/criminal-justice/student-resources/inss-internships.html

Both websites include additional information about the internship program and a link to the application.

Don’t wait until the last minute—internship placements are limited!

⛏️ Gain experience. Build connections. Prepare for your career.

09/13/2026

Misty Duke, presented her paper “Improving intelligence analysis and education with stronger foundations in statistical literacy” at the International Association for Intelligence Education-Europe Chapter Conference in London, UK on September 8, 2006.

09/03/2026

📣 We’re hiring!

The UTEP Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies is excited to welcome two new faculty members to our team!

We are currently accepting applications for:

🎓 Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
We’re seeking a scholar ready to contribute through teaching, research, mentorship, and service while helping prepare the next generation of criminal justice professionals and researchers.
View the Criminal Justice position & apply⁠

🌎 Associate or Full Professor of Intelligence and National Security Studies
We’re looking for an accomplished scholar to join our growing Intelligence and National Security Studies programs and contribute to innovative research, teaching, and student success.
View the INSS position & apply⁠

At UTEP, you’ll join an R1 university in one of the most unique regions in the country—a place where three states and two countries meet and where our location creates extraordinary opportunities for research, collaboration, and community impact.

Come grow with us. ⛏️🧡💙

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08/24/2026

Welcome, Miners! ⛏️🧡💙

Welcome back to campus! There’s something about the start of a new academic year that feels like a breath of fresh air—a fresh start, new possibilities, and new opportunities to learn and grow.

We’re excited to meet our new Criminal Justice and Security Studies students and to welcome back our returning students!

Come curious.
Come ready to learn.
Come ready to challenge yourself.
And most importantly, come ready to make this year count.

Here’s to a great year, Miners! ⛏️

GO MINERS! 🧡💙 ⛏️

07/28/2026

🎉 Global opportunities. Meaningful research. Student success.

We are incredibly proud of our graduate students, Maria Isabel Lopez and Shambavi Makeswaran, who are representing the UTEP Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies at the prestigious International Security and Intelligence Programme at University of Cambridge.

Hosted at Emmanuel College, this internationally recognized program brings together leading scholars, intelligence professionals, and security practitioners from around the world to explore today’s most pressing global security challenges.

Maria Isabel and Shambavi were selected to participate this past spring, with Maria Isabel Lopez earning the highly competitive Dearlove Fellowship, awarded by the program’s Board of Trustees to support exceptional participants.

Throughout the four-week program, students conduct advanced research under the guidance of international experts. Maria Isabel’s research focuses on terrorism, while Shambavi is examining deepfakes, digital authoritarianism, and malign influence operations in U.S. national threat assessments.

Next week, both students will present their research at the program’s conference alongside academics and intelligence practitioners from around the world.

This achievement reflects not only their hard work and dedication, but also the caliber of scholarship within our Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies. Congratulations to both students—we can’t wait to see where this experience takes you!

06/23/2026

🚨 Introducing the DEA Collegiate Academy 🚨

The Department of Criminal Justice and Security Studies Student Organization is proud to partner with the El Paso DEA to launch the DEA Collegiate Academy.

This unique opportunity will provide students with firsthand exposure to the mission, operations, and career opportunities within the Drug Enforcement Administration while gaining valuable insight into federal law enforcement.

📋 Applications are now open and will be accepted through MineTracker.

📅 Application Deadline: August 20

For additional information and to apply, visit Minetracker.

We encourage all students interested in criminal justice, federal law enforcement, and public service careers to apply.

05/21/2026

The photographs from the Department Spring 2026 Award Ceremony are now available on our page — enjoy!

Congratulations again to all of our award recipients and graduates on your accomplishments. We are incredibly proud of each of you and wish you continued success in all that you do. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off, and we cannot wait to see the impact you will make in your careers and communities. 🎓👏

05/21/2026