John Ursino Receives Helen Hansen Outstanding Graduate Student Award!
Doctoral candidate John Ursino was awarded the Helen Hansen Outstanding Graduate Student Award. Selection of the recipients of the Award is made by the UNO Graduate Council Scholarship/Fellowship Committee, and John’s academic and professional accomplishments earned him the award.
John will receive a plaque at the Student Honors Convocation in April 2026.
Congrats, John!
John Ursino
Research Specialist
My research focuses on advancing evidence-based practices in criminal justice. Primary areas of research include evaluating and constructing risk-need assessments to enhance decision-making processes, addressing challenges related to prison and jail crowding, and exploring correctional system reforms.