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Join the Friends of CJ

Celebrate Our 60th

The College of Criminal Justice invites you to help BUILD TO SOMETHING GREATER through our BRICK BY BRICK campaign. Help us achieve our goal to award an additional 60 scholarships for the next academic year at our April 2026 Honors Convocation.

Contribute to our shared legacy by purchasing a personalized brick that will be proudly displayed around our renowned sundial at the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Building.

Standard bricks are forward facing, feature one line of engraving (12 characters) and fund one scholarship.

Premium bricks face upward along the top edge of the bed, feature two lines of engraving (13 characters per line) and fund two scholarships.

Cement your place in SHSU CJ history today!

Alumni

The College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University has built a strong reputation as a leader in the field. Our prominence has fostered a powerful network of alumni who serve with distinction across the criminal justice sector. Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we've maintained our standing as one of the nation's top criminal justice programs. Join the Friends of CJ and help shape the future of criminal justice with us. 

"Sam Houston's Forensic Science Program helped me to achieve my goal of becoming a forensic scientist by providing the essential knowledge, guidance and skills needed for everyday life in a real-world crime lab."
- Anna Mudd, Supervisor of the Toxicology Section, Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Lab 

It's All Thanks to You 

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, the College of Criminal Justice continues to elevate the quality of education and research that shapes the future of the field. With the support of our Friends of CJ, we strengthen alumni connections, expand internship opportunities, and enhance professional networking for our students. 

Each year, our robust scholarship program empowers over 100 CJ students with the financial support they need to thrive and lead as the next generation of Bearkat professionals in criminal justice. Join us in making an impact! 

For more than 50 years, we've been committed to creating meaningful opportunities for students pursuing careers in criminal justice. This mission is made possible through the unwavering support of our generous donors. Your contributions help us uphold the high standards of excellence in education and research that define our College. We are deeply grateful for all you do to advance our legacy and impact in the field. 

Your generous (and tax-deductible) contribution will support the mission of SHSU and the Criminal Justice Center in the following manner. 

  • Profoundly improving the quality of justice through education and research. 
  • Fostering close ties and maintaining communications between the College of Criminal Justice, its supportive alumni, former students, and loyal friends. 
  • Promoting invaluable internship opportunities for students dedicated to the study of criminal justice. 
  • Supporting professional networking. 
  • Supporting CJ Alumni events such as  tailgates the Honors Convocation, and national conferences. 

Contact Us

Lucie Fralicks, Alumni & Scholarships Coordinator