Bradenton Herald – Nov. 15, 2011 – Adjunct Prof. Richard Harrison
Local government expert and Adjunct Professor Richard Harrison discusses the controversy surrounding prayer at Manatee County Commission Meetings with the Bradenton Herald.… » Read more
WMNF News – Nov. 11, 2011 – Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy talked with WMNF News about a new voting law that could impact minorities.… » Read more
Bay News 9 and CFNews 13 – Nov. 12, 2011- Professor Peter Fitzgerald
Professor Peter Fitzgerald spoke with Bay News 9 for a story that also ran on CFNews 13 about police using deadly force when encountering animals.… » Read more
Richmond Times-Dispatch – Nov. 13, 2011 – Professor Peter Lake
Professor Peter Lake talks about Penn State, sexual assault cases on college campuses with the Richmond Times-Dispatch.… » Read more
Lakeland Ledger – Nov. 10, 2011 – Professor Robert Batey
Stetson Law professor Robert Batey talked with the Lakeland Ledger about a Lakeland slaying in which the tipster is the defendant’s father.… » Read more
Documentary filmmaker Luis Argueta presented abUSed: The Postville Raid, discussed the plight of undocumented workers with students
Story by Valeria Obi and Brandi Palmer Documentary filmmaker and lecturer Luis Argueta screened and discussed his documentary, abUSed:The Postville Raid, on Thursday evening, Nov. 10, on Stetson’s Gulfport campus. Argueta, who is originally from Guatemala, talked with Stetson Law students about the plight of undocumented workers and the need to reform immigration laws. The documentary, abUSed:The Postville Raid, tells the personal stories of the… » Read more
Bloomberg – Nov. 11, 2011- Professor Peter Lake
Professor Peter Lake spoke with Bloomberg for the story, “Penn State Abuse Crisis Shakes Schools Where Football Rules.”… » Read more
Stetson Law student Maria Bogomaz invited to celebrate 50th Anniversary of 1961 Freedom Rides at the White House, met with Civil Rights heroes
Story by Professor Robert Bickel Stetson University College of Law student Maria Bogomaz was the only law student invited from outside the Washington, D.C., area to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1961 Freedom Rides at the White House on Oct. 19. She had an opportunity to meet with heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. Law students from the Washington, D.C., area were invited to… » Read more
Stetson Law announces expanded programs for veterans
Stetson University College of Law is expanding its programs for veterans this year. The college is increasing the number of Yellow Ribbon scholarships that it offers student veterans from three to 10, a new Student Veterans Organization has started this semester on campus, and a new legal assistance program for veterans is in the works. The Tampa Bay area on the west coast of Florida… » Read more
Daytona Beach News-Journal – Nov. 2, 2011 – Adjunct Professor Dr. Jay Wolfson
Adjunct law professor Dr. Jay Wolfson discussed healthcare trends and the fate of Bert Fish hospital with the Daytona Beach News-Journal.… » Read more
Change.org – Nov. 2, 2011 – Professor Peter Fitzgerald
Professor Peter Fitzgerald discussed proper training for police officers in handling pets, and a recent case involving a pet dog shot by police with Change.org.… » Read more
Stetson University College of Law inducts seven into Hall of Fame
Stetson University College of Law inducted seven members into its Hall of Fame on Oct. 29 in Gulfport. Note: See the Hall of Fame 2011 Flickr set to view images from the event. This year’s inductees include: Professor Robert Batey Robert Batey joined Stetson Law’s faculty in 1977 and has taught a wide range of legal courses. He was the first Stetson professor to teach… » Read more