A sexual harassment case against Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel, and the mental health of UCSB shooter Elliot Rodger were two national stories that put Stetson in the spotlight this week. Notable national and regional placements include USA Today, Time, Christian Science Monitor, Orlando Business Journal, Tampa Tribune, Palestine Chronicle, and WalletHub.com. Top stories for May 23-29, 2014, include:

• Darryl Wilson, professor of law, was quoted in the May 23 USA Today article, “Johnny Manziel’s agent rips harassment court filing as ‘insanity.’” This story ran in more than 50 media outlets including the Detroit Free Press.
• Chris Ferguson, associate professor and chair of psychology, wrote an article in Time entitled, “Misogyny Didn’t Turn Elliot Rodger Into a Killer,” on May 25. Also, The Christian Science Monitor quoted Ferguson in a May 28 article about the Santa Barbara shooting. Additional coverage: Alaska Dispatch.
• The Orlando Business Journal May 22 reported that Stetson University’s Board of Trustees approved a $124 million operating budget for 2014-15 school year. Additional Coverage: KAIT, Fox5, KSWT.
• The Observer News reports on May 22 that the proceeds from Frederick B. Karl’s, “Python Tales: World War II Memories of a Young Soldier,” will benefit the Frederick B. Karl Scholarship for Veterans at Stetson University College of Law. A May 26 editorial in the Tampa Tribune also features Karl.

Other Stories in the News

• Jamil Khader, professor of English and director of the Gender Studies Program, contributed to the article “Gondry, Chomsky, and the Zionist Problem” in The Palestine Chronicle May 26 about Michel Gondry’s film, Is the Man Who is Tall Happy?
• The Daytona Beach News Journal said Volusia Springs face threats May 25. A Stetson University water policy class, taught by Clay Henderson, researched information from the U.S. Geological Survey and the health department on such threats.
• The Ocala Star Banner May 24 discusses the growth of Stetson University and the hiring of new faculty to accommodate the expansions.
• The Daytona Beach News Journal reported on Stetson’s expansion and adding faculty on a smoke-free DeLand campus May 24^.
• On WalletHub.com Bill Andrews, associate professor of business, is quoted on the best and worst cities to work for a small business.
• Rebecca C. Morgan, professor of law, posted two blogs on Law Professor Blogs Network entitled, “How Much Choice is Too Much Choice?” and “Talking About Tech for Savvy Seniors” May 22.
• Zama Ndlovu, a member of the National Planning Commission secretariat and MD of Youth Lab, writes in response to Chris Ferguson’s article about Elliot Rodger and the Santa Barbara shooting on BDlive May 27.
• BizWire Express reported on May 22 that Stetson awarded Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, professor of law, the Dickerson-Brown Award for Excellence in Faculty Scholarship. Additional Coverage: PRWeb.
• Stetson presented William Eleazer, professor emeritus, with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching Advocacy on May 21, according to PRWeb.
• PRWeb reported May 23 that Mary Hawk, a moot court and ADR competition judge at Stetson, recently announced her dual membership in both of the leading online ADR communities, Mediation.com and Arbitration.com.

Alumni in the News

• Troy Barrow has been promoted to president and Grant Davis is now vice president of Andersen Corporation’s Renewal Division, according to CNBC on May 22. Additional coverage: Herald Online, Fort Mills Times, CINCINATTI,iStockAnalyst, and 4-traders.
• Pat Caddell, Pinellas County judge, died Tuesday morning at Largo Medical Center, Tampa Bay Newspapers announced May 27.
• Adrian Rogers was mentioned in the Baptist Press as the ‘rising star of Memphis,’ elected 35 years ago May 22. Additional coverage: Townhall.
• Britt McHenry was hired by ESPN as a sports reporter, according to AvidGolfer May 28.
• Miami Herald announced the career move of Jorge Fernandez as the new Firebirds basketball coach at The Doral Academy May 29. Additional coverage: FindLaw.
• Kait Ballenger’s publisher released her cover of her novel, Shadow Hunter, to the public, according to Celestial Reviews May 29. Additional Coverage: The Qwillery and Book Lovin’ Mamas.
• Jeffery Adams was reappointed by Gov. Rick Scott to Southwest Florida Water Management District according to Abbey Adams Law May 21. Additional coverage: Federal News Service
• Donald J. Kilfin is launching the Kilfin Law Firm’s new location between St. Petersburg and Tampa according to PRLog May 24.
• The Villages Daily Sun announced that Elizabeth Lester spoke at The Villages High School Class of 2014 graduation May 25.
• According to the National Law Journal, several Law alumni made the list of the top 100 jury verdicts of 2013 nationwide: Jim Wilkes’ firm (Wilkes & McHugh) was lead plaintiff’s counsel on the #2 verdict ($1.11 billion); R. Gene Odom (Martinez Odom Law Group) and John Romano (Romano Law Group) were lead plaintiff’s counsel on the #32 verdict ($53 million); Alex Clem (Morgan & Morgan) was lead plaintiff’s counsel on the #81 verdict ($25.9 million); Patrice Pucci (Patrice A. Pucci, PA) was lead plaintiff’s counsel on the #97 verdict ($20.2 million).