The Cannabis & Hemp Research Initiative at Stockton (CHRIS) provides cannabis and hemp education, research, and resources for local and national markets.

Our mission is to conduct agricultural and non-medical cannabis and hemp research, leverage our scientific expertise to develop a testing laboratory and provide opportunities for community engagement and education. 

CHRIS demonstrates Stockton’s commitment to cannabis education by:

• Offering quarterly hemp and cannabis industry relevant panels
• Hosting an annual Cannabis Curriculum Convening to bring together a myriad of cannabis educators from other educational institutions
• Housing helpful cannabis education artifacts, articles, and links to reliable sources on our website
• Arranging educational seminars and interactive events in our fields and greenhouses
• Partnering with like minded businesses and organizations to conduct research projects, to educate the public, and train the post prison population to work in the hemp or cannabis industries
• Collaborating with our Continuing Education Department to continue to develop and update cutting-edge cannabis curriculum leading to a Stockton University Cannabis Certification

As one of the first universities to offer a Minor in Cannabis Studies, CHRIS further cements our commitment to the development of an educated, motivated, diverse, equity-based cannabis and hemp workforce.