Dr. Chris Meindl of the University of South Florida speaks on the geology, history, and ecology of Florida’s springs. Thanks to a layer of porous limestone underlying much of the state, Florida has one of the world’s largest concentrations of freshwater springs. They’re an important source of drinking water for millions of Floridians as well as the site of quintessential Florida experiences like kayaking and… » Read more

Left: Law Professor Andrew Appleby. Right: December 2024 graduate La’Tonya Lynn. While pro bono service is a cultural cornerstone at Stetson Law, sometimes a student, professor, or staff member will go well beyond what is expected of them. The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) has chosen to honor two such individuals from the Stetson Law community by inducting them into the organization’s Pro Bono… » Read more

Pam Bondi ’90 was the first woman to serve in the role of Florida attorney general. The United States Senate has confirmed former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi ’90 for the role of United States Attorney General. She was nominated by President Donald J. Trump in November of 2024 following his election. Bondi is the first Stetson Law alum to assume the top law enforcement… » Read more

Stetson University College of Law’s Tower building, as viewed from Plaza Mayor. Stetson University College of Law is thrilled to host its White Collar Criminal Defense Training Program on its historic Gulfport campus on Friday, March 21, 2025. The groundbreaking hands-on training event for practitioners of all experience levels will lead participants through a realistic hypothetical from investigation to trial to sentencing. Prosecutors and defense… » Read more

The exterior of Stetson’s Veterans Law Institute in Gulfport, Fla. To better serve veterans in the Tampa Bay region and beyond, the Raymond James National Veteran Inclusion (Valor) Network has added Stetson’s Veterans Law Institute to the portfolio of organizations that help it support those who have served. A nationwide alliance of nonprofits, Valor offers a variety of services such as financial support and career… » Read more

Ashley Moody LL.M. ’10, who was elected Florida attorney general in 2018 and appointed to the U.S. Senate in 2025. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced he will appoint Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody LL.M. ’10 to the United States Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Marco Rubio, who has been chosen to serve as U.S. Secretary of State.  A fifth generation Floridian and native… » Read more

2024 was full of exciting developments. Everyone can agree – 2024 was a year like no other. With all of its challenges and triumphs, it was a year in which the Stetson Law community shined – and brilliantly so. Here are 24 highlights from an unprecedented year. To see a photo slideshow with highlights from the past year, scroll to the bottom of this page.… » Read more

Left: Morgan MacIsaac-Bykowski, Adjunct Professor and Associate Director of Stetson’s Veterans Law Institute. Right: Student Alex Polidan ’25 Stetson Law’s Veterans Advocacy Clinic has joined two other law school veterans’ legal clinics on an amicus brief that the National Law School Veterans Clinic Consortium (NLSVCC) has filed in support of a veteran asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his case.  The fifth instance Stetson… » Read more

How members of the Stetson Law community are shaping conversations around AI and legal education as well as the profession itself. On campus and beyond, the Stetson Law community leads in this new frontier. From Crummer Courtyard to the gym to the Dolly & Homer Hand Law Library, the Stetson Law campus in Gulfport is buzzing with conversations about how artificial intelligence affects what law… » Read more

The Nitrogen Pollution & Solutions Symposium brought a a full house on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. It may not grab headlines like climate change or forever chemicals, but nitrogen pollution threatens our air, water, and public health. On Monday, Stetson, supported by a grant from BlueGAP and the National Science Foundation, hosted a day of conversation about the issue and how to address it. The… » Read more

For the fifth year in a row, Stetson Law has won the Insight Into Diversity HEED Award. For the fifth year in a row, Stetson University College of Law has won the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award in recognition of its outstanding commitment to promoting belonging and inclusive excellence. Insight Into Diversity magazine issues this award each year to honor higher education… » Read more

Clockwise, from top left: Jim Moore, Patricia Salkin, Professor Peter Lake, Jonathan Fansmith Despite their pivotal role in American life, culture, and economic health, colleges and universities face increasing and shifting regulatory mandates, political scrutiny, and legal challenges. The field can expect significant changes in light of the incoming federal administration. With a new roster featuring some of higher-ed’s most prominent thought leaders, Stetson’s annual… » Read more