Udi Ofer, the John L. Weinberg visiting professor and lecturer of public and international affairs, was unanimously elected a lifetime member of the Council on Criminal Justice.

The Council on Criminal Justice advances understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation and builds consensus for solutions that enhance safety and justice for all. The Council is a catalyst for progress based on facts, evidence, and fundamental principles of justice. Above all, the Council is founded on the belief that a fair and effective criminal justice system is essential to democracy and a core measure of our nation's well-being.

“The Council on Criminal Justice was founded on the belief that a fair criminal justice system is essential to a functioning democracy. I am honored to be elected to the Council and look forward to adding to its rich volume of work building consensus across partisan divides for criminal justice policymaking that is grounded in facts, evidence and best practices.”

Udi Ofer, John L. Weinberg visiting professor and lecturer of public and international affairs

Ben Bradlow, an assistant professor of sociology and international affairs, was selected as a Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) Azrieli Global Scholar in the research program on "Humanity's Urban Future." Bradlow's research makes connections between climate change, urbanization, industrial change, and the political challenges to democracy that confront societies across the globe.

 

“It is extremely exciting to join such a storied interdisciplinary and global community of scholars. The research support, mentorship, and scholarly network will enable me to build out a scientific agenda that addresses the big questions facing humanity, particularly at the confluence of two major trends that are defining this century: urbanization and climate change.”

Ben Bradlow, assistant professor of sociology and international affairs