The student news site of Indiana University Southeast

The Horizon
The student news site of Indiana University Southeast

The Horizon
The student news site of Indiana University Southeast

The Horizon
“Social justice is really important to me. It's at the center of everything I do, so any way I can promote diversity is really important to me,” said Ortiz. Photo by Natalie Allen.

Criminal Justice professor dives deep into diversity

Natalie Allen, Staff Reporter • March 4, 2019

In a society growing with diversity, Jennifer Ortiz, assistant professor of criminology and criminal justice, joins the community in fighting for equality and virtue. Ortiz earned her bachelor's and...

Douglas Thompkins, on the screen, said re-entry needs to be researched and studied so ex convicts have the opportunity to re-enter society as a citizen, not a felon.

Re-entry or Throwing Away the Key

Randi McDole, Staff Reporter • April 10, 2017

Once someone is labeled as a felon, it is a title they will have to live with for the rest of their lives. Those who commit serious crimes have a point where they must re-enter society after their prison...

Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel talks to the students about the importance of finishing their education and what that means for their job searches.

Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel visits IUS

Ty Simpson, Staff Reporter • April 24, 2016

Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel came to IU Southeast to talk to criminal justice students about his career path and his experience with the A&E program “60 Days In.” He talked to students in...

Load More Stories