The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) online graduate degree program at Arizona State University continues for a seventh year as one of the nation’s top 10 such courses of study, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings announced Jan. 26. The online Master of Arts degree program earned a No. 7 ranking for 2021.

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Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science degree program in nonprofit leadership and management this fall became the world’s first undergraduate degree curriculum to be accredited by the international Nonprofit Academic Centers Council.

• Read more about ASU bachelor's degree program in nonprofit leadership and management is world’s first to receive NACC accreditation

Editor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable fall 2020 graduates.

Arizona State University PhD graduate Charlene Poola’s hard work and dedication toward enhancing the lives of Native peoples won her recognition from the internationally recognized Heard Museum, which focuses on American Indian art.

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• Read more about Grad's fascination with criminal justice began with 'Law & Order' and led to a degree

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• Read more about Grad's passion for working with children and sports led her to pursue degree in community sports management

• Read more about Grad to build on background working with those experiencing homelessness with degree in emergency management

• Read more about Students transform fall grad celebration from in-person to virtual, earn ASU sustainability award

• Read more about For 12 years, parents memorialized son with annual tournament for ASU scholarships