Stetson students, faculty, staff kick off the fall with two days of community service

Students, faculty and staff at Stetson University College of Law kicked off the fall semester by volunteering for two days to help people and pets through community organizations in the Tampa Bay region. A total of 63 members of the Stetson community volunteered on Aug. 18-19 to help build furniture for classrooms and to read to children at the Community Preschool, sort and clean books… » Read more


Teen Vogue – Aug. 23, 2016 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy is quoted in the Teen Vogue article via the New York Times, “Donald Trump and His Family Are Profiting From His Campaign.”… » Read more


Stetson’s public lecture series on environmental issues returns in the fall

Stetson University College of Law’s Foreman Biodiversity Lecture series returns to campus starting in September. All lectures are complimentary and open to the public on Stetson Law’s Gulfport campus, 1401 61st St. S. Upcoming lectures include: Sept. 1, 12 p.m., Great Hall, Robert Williams, chief deputy general counsel of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Sept. 29, 12 p.m., Great Hall, Dr. Naomi Rose, marine… » Read more


The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education – Aug. 19, 2016 – Associate Dean Darryl Wilson

News of Associate Dean Darryl Wilson’s promotion has run in the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.… » Read more


Alumni named to Best Lawyers in America “Lawyer of the Year” list

By Brandi Palmer The Best Lawyers in America  has just released its “Lawyer of the Year” list, which includes several Stetson University College of Law alumni working in the greater Tampa Bay, Florida area. The list includes alumni Debra L. Boje J.D. ’92, Tae Kelley Bronner J.D. ’94, Thomas H. Dart J.D. ’77, Aileen S. Davis J.D. ’83, Aubrey O. Dicus Jr. J.D. ’74, Theodore… » Read more


Orlando Sentinel – Aug. 18, 2016 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy spoke with the Orlando Sentinel for the story, “Early voting days, times vary in Central Florida.”… » Read more


Top advocate Natalie Yello named first Ms. JD Fellow from Stetson University

Stetson University College of Law third-year student Natalie Yello was awarded a fellowship by Ms. JD for 2016. The competitive fellowship was only awarded to 15 law students from around the country. Yello is the first Stetson student to receive the fellowship. This year’s Ms. JD Fellows were selected for their academic performance, leadership, and dedication to advancing the status of women in the profession.… » Read more


Tampa Bay Times – Aug. 15, 2016 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote the opinion article, “Column: Florida is running out of time to give all voters equal early voting,” for the Tampa Bay Times.… » Read more


Salon – Aug. 14, 2016 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy’s interview with Moyers & co. was picked up by Salon.… » Read more


Daytona Beach News-Journal – Aug. 14, 2016 – Professor Royal Gardner

Professor Royal Gardner is quoted in the Aug. 14 Daytona Beach News-Journal article, “Stetson University researcher helps Florida cities adapt to sea-level rise.”… » Read more


Orlando Sentinel – Aug. 12, 2016 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy is quoted in the Orlando Sentinel article, “Central Florida firms donate record amounts, favor GOP.”… » Read more


Darryl C. Wilson named associate dean

Attorneys’ Title Fund Professor of Law Darryl C. Wilson has been named associate dean for faculty and strategic initiatives at Stetson University College of Law. Associate Dean Wilson is the director of the Intellectual Property Law Internship Program, the American-Caribbean Law Initiative, and co-director of the Institute for Caribbean Law and Policy at Stetson. Wilson has taught around the world in the Caribbean, Estonia, the… » Read more