Gov. Rick Scott’s veto of a legislative appropriation for an expansion to Sage Hall led the news for Stetson this week. Notable national and regional placements include CNBC, Reuters, New York Times, CBC News, WOGX, Orlando Sentinel, Gainesville Sun, Wisconsin Law Journal and Daytona Beach News-Journal. Top stories for May 30-June 6, 2014, include:

• On June 2, CNBC covered Gov. Rick Scott’s veto of $68.9 million in legislative spending, including $3.25 million for Sage Hall. Additional Coverage: Freenewspos.com, Naplesnews.com, Orlando Sentinel, WSAU, WLMI929, The Courant, Reuters,KFGO, WHTC,KELO, WNMT, KWSN, WTBX, WTAQ, globalpost, news-press.com, theledger.com, Daytona Beach News Journal, Sunshine State News, Ocala Star Banner, SunSentinel, West Volusia Beacon, WFLA, WUFT (NBC), WOGX (FOX), WOFL ORD (FOX), WFLA-AM (Radio), WOGX (FOX), Real Radio 104, Bradenton Times, Gainesville Sun.
• An editorial in the June 4 Daytona Beach News Journal demanded more explanation from Gov. Rick Scott about his vetoes, including Sage Hall at Stetson.
• Charles Rose, professor of law, spoke with WFTS in Tampa for a story about President Obama releasing five Taliban prisoners from Guantanamo in exchange for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl for the June 3 evening news. Rose also did a live radio interview on June 4 with KPAM Portland about potential charges Sgt. Bergdahl could face for desertion.
• Lawdragon magazine profiled Christopher Pietruszkiewicz, dean and professor of law, on June 1 .
• Marketplace Education quoted Peter Lake, professor of law, in the May 29 article, “How campus safety could affect college choices.”
• Orlando Sentinel quoted Michael Allen, associate dean of the College of Law, in the May 28 article, “After VA refuses state inspections, Scott says he’ll sue.”
• Charles Rose, professor of law, spoke with Bay News 9 about the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding intellectually disabled defendants for a story that aired June 3.

Other Stories in the News

• Julia Schmitt, Ph.D., associate professor of theatre arts, and Joel Davis, associate professor of English were quoted in the article, “Shakespeare: the author or not?” in The Daytona Beach News Journal June 1.
• CBCnewsquoted Christopher Ferguson, PhD., associate professor and chair of psychology, about the media naming rampage killers on June 1. Additional Coverage:Dunia Kita,Top Storinfo.
• Evolution included Christopher Ferguson, PhD., associate professor and chair of the department of psychology in the article, New Science Explores Female Competition, on May 31.
• Barry Altman, Rabbi and adjunct professor of religious studies, visited Congregation B’nai Israel, according to Jacksonsun.com on May 30.
• Christopher Ferguson’s, PhD., associate professor and chair of the department of psychology, article that was written in Time magazine was mentioned in a blog on BooksLive May 29.
• Stetson’s Online Accounting Program was mentioned in the article, Actionable Accounting How to Distinguish Yourself as an Accountant, on MNN June 2.
• Wendy B. Libby, Ph.D., president of Stetson, spoke to The Delta Mu Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity at the celebration of their 100 anniversary, according to Serve In The Light Of Truth
• The New York Times quotes Pete Dunn, baseball coach, an article about Jacob deGrom being a shortstop replacement for the Mets on May 30.
• HISD Multilingual Program quotes Karen Ryan, Dean of the college of arts and sciences; professor of Russian language and literature, in the article, Writing in English, Novelists Find Inventive New Voices published April 25.
• KAIT reports on May 30 that “Stetson Students Respond to President’s Clemency Initiative.” The article also appeared in multiple other media outlets.
• Stamford Advocate published the May 30 article “Book Launch Benefits Frederick B. Karl Scholarship for Veterans at Stetson University.” The article also appeared in multiple other media outlets.
• Elder Law Prof Blog ran a post by Law Professor Rebecca Morgan called Driverless Cars: Just Passengers Needed on June 2.
• The Wisconsin Law Journal reports on May 28 that the National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law at Stetson College of Law maintains a beneficial forensic database.

Alumni in the News

• Brazil Times reported that May 2014 Law graduate Kayla Cash received the Michael P. Allen Award for Excellence and Professionalism and other accolades at commencement.
• Bert Reeves won the Republican primary for State House District 34, Georgia legislature, according to the May 21 Marietta Daily Journal.
• Michael Marder has been selected as a Finalist for the Daily Business Review’s 2014 Top Dealmakers of the Year award in the Real Estate Finance category.
• Amy Drushal of Trenam Kemker has been elected to the ABA’s Law Practice Division, according to the June 1 Florida Bar News.
• Aisha Sanchez of FordHarrison was a panelist on the LGBTA Rountable at the Florida Diversity and Leadership Conference in Orlando, according to the June 1 Florida Bar News.
• Luis Viera of Ogden Sullivan was re-appointed by the Tampa City Council for another three-year term as a member of the City of Tampa Civil Service Board, according to the June 1 Florida Bar News.
• L.T. Lafferty of Holland & Knight presented the topic “Hospice Enforcement and Compliance” at the Health Care Compliance Association Annual Institute, according to the June 1 Florida Bar News.
• Tara Carroll of Trenam Kemker in Tampa has been named a finalist for the St. Petersburg Chamber’s 15^th Annual Iconic Women of St. Petersburg, according to the June 1 Florida Bar News.
• Kamilah L. Perry joined The Perry Law Group as a partner, opening the law firm’s Tampa branch. Perry will focus on labor and employment law, as well as civil litigation, bankruptcy, and real estate, according to the June 1 Florida Bar News.
• Colby Hearn has joined Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns in its Tampa and St. Petersburg offices. Hearn focuses on business and commercial litigation, bankruptcy litigation, and debtor/creditor rights, according to the June 1 Florida Bar News.
• Todd R. Dobry has joined Ward Damon in West Palm Beach as an associate. Dobry focuses on zoning, land use, comprehensive planning, and permitting issues. Dobry also acts as an advisor for new businesses, as well as modifying current corporate structures, according to the June 1 Florida Bar News.