Rachel Parent ’21’s journey at the University of Lynchburg epitomizes a fusion of academic exploration and a passion for the law.
Criminology
Vedant Patel ’21
Vedant Patel ’21 started out at Lynchburg as a criminology major, but learning about federal law enforcement and global problem-solving from an influential professor put him on track to be the University’s first intelligence studies major.
Caitlin Dorsch ’20
As a criminology major, Caitlin Dorsch ’20 explored aspects of interpersonal violence and sociology through research, which has helped her pave the way toward a doctorate and graduate assistantship.
Jess Cochrane ’23
At Lynchburg, Jess Cochrane ’23 has learned that psychology and other social factors play a vital role in understanding crime. Also, she learned that how we perceive criminal behavior can have a significant impact on society as a whole.
