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Criminal justice alum Juliana Jameel turns passion for fairness into legal career
Wayne State alumna Juliana Jameel turned her passion for justice into a fast-tracked legal career, earning three degrees while gaining hands-on experience with the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office and the 41B District Court. Now beginning a new role as a paralegal, she credits Wayne State’s criminal justice program for helping shape her path in the legal field.
College to Career: How Wayne State prepared Caitlin Anthony to lead in public safety
From the classroom to combating crime, Caitlin Anthony is proving just how far a Wayne State Criminal Justice degree can take you. Now a public safety intelligence manager with the State of Ohio, she’s turning her WSU experiences into real-world impact.
For Boston Red Sox dietitian Alex Moses, Wayne State was a home run
Wayne State alumna Alex Moses turned her passion for nutrition into a career in Major League Baseball, now supporting player performance and recovery as a nutrition coordinator with the Boston Red Sox. From Detroit classrooms to the Dominican Republic, her work blends science, education and global impact—helping athletes build healthier futures on and off the field.
Leading with purpose: Nathan Theaker’s path from criminal justice to student leadership
Nathan Theaker credits his time in Wayne State University’s criminology and criminal justice program with shaping the perspective he brings to his work today. Now serving as the dean of student formation and campus safety at Brother Rice High School, Theaker works closely with students, parents and faculty to foster a safe, structured environment where young people can grow and succeed.
College to Career: Malak Srour's pathway to the Detroit Police Department's Homicide Unit
Wayne State alumna Malak Srour turned an early passion for justice into a career supporting homicide investigations in Detroit. As a Crime Analyst II with the Detroit Police Department, she uses data, intelligence and critical thinking to help solve violent crimes and support investigators in the field.
From Beirut to D.C.: Wayne State student advocates for the sciences
From Beirut to Detroit, Ph.D. student Mohamed Chakkour has built a remarkable path defined by curiosity, resilience and passion for science. After realizing medicine wasn’t his calling, he pursued research in molecular biology—now studying cell metabolism in Wayne State’s biological sciences program and exploring urban sustainability.
Beyond the lab, Chakkour advocates for science funding on Capitol Hill and leads the Biological Sciences Graduate Student Association, inspiring peers to get involved, stay curious and enjoy every step of their graduate journey.
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