Powers currently serves as the editor of ACJS Today, the official newsletter of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Ráchael A. Powers, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Criminology, was selected for the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) 2022-2023 Mentoring Award.
This award honors outstanding mentors who excel in fostering the professional growth and achievement of students and faculty. Nominated by Richard Moule, PhD and Vanessa Centelles, MA, Powers will be presented with the award during the awards luncheon at the ACJS Annual Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland in March.
The Mission of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) is to advance knowledge through interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service that improves the capacity of individuals, families, and diverse communities to promote productive, satisfying, healthy, and safe lives across the lifespan. CBCS envisions the college as a globally recognized leader that creates innovative solutions to complex conditions that affect the behavior and well-being of individuals, families, and diverse communities.