Teachers who make a difference in their students’ lives and campaign finance reform led the news for Stetson this week. Notable national and regional placements include MLB.com, American Constitution Society, Huffington Post, Daytona Beach News-Journal, Tennis News, and Hometown News. Top stories for July 10-14, 2014, include:

• Stetson alumna Alison Kearney was one of 30 teachers honored by Major League Baseball at this year’s All-Star game for making a difference in the lives of her students and community. The teachers were recognized at this year’s All-Star Game on July 15 for dedication to the classroom and their impact on students. The All-Star Teacher Contest, co-sponsored by People magazine, allowed fans nationwide to cast votes for a pool of 90 finalists. One winner represented each MLB team and Kearney represented the Tamp Bay Rays.
• Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, professor of law, spoke with the American Constitution Society about campaign finance reform for a July 14 video program.
• Darryl Wilson, professor of law, spoke with the Daytona Beach News-Journal about property owners ordered by a judge to leave their home for a July 14 story.
• Hari Pulapaka, associate professor of mathematics and professional chef, posted a blog on Huffington Post on the differences between teaching and cooking.

Other Stories in the News

• Stetson students participated in research measuring the happiness of DeLand residents, according to Daytona Beach News Journal on July 9.
• On July 11, Hometown News mentioned the participation of Stetson biology professors in developing wildlife survey protocol and design for use at Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge.
• Stetson’s men’s and women’s tennis programs were recently honored with both team and individual academic honors from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, according to the Daytona Beach News Journal on July 11. Additional Coverage: Tennis News.
• The American Business Women’s Association Homestead Charter Chapter has announced Mallor Sekel, Stetson senior, the recipient of the 2014 Homestead Chapter Scholarships, according to Cutler Bay News on July 16.
• Florida Senate President Don Gaetz appointed Jim Henderson, former member of the Board of Advisors for Stetson’s School of Business Administration, to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors, according to SaintPetersBlog on July 15.
• Laura Snell, adjunct professor of law, is mentioned in the July 14 Tampa Tribune article, Judicial races in Pinellas and Pasco.
• Elder Law Prof Blog features the blog post, Free Time-What Do You Do for Fun? by Rebecca Morgan, professor of law, on July 13.
• Stetson professors provided information for an article on how to tell whether you would be a good accountant on MoneyNewsNow.com.
• Former art professor Fred Messersmith was mentioned in a July 16 article in Martha’s Vinyard Times regarding the 60 anniversary of an art gallery.

Alumni in the News

• Maria Zouves, executive director of VOICExperience, brings opera to USF, according to The Oracle on July 14.
• John Adams is the headline artist for this month’s exhibition at the Front Street Gallery in Poulsbo, according to the Bainbridge Island Review on July 11.
• Michael Hirthler was mentioned in the people briefs on Timesleader.com July 13.
• Katherine Schnauss Naugle was named to the Florida Association for Women Lawyers’ 2014 class of Leaders in the Law at the organization’s annual convention.
• Tom James will be nominated as Kentucky Baptist Convention president at the organization’s annual meeting in November, according to Western Recorder.
• Jeff Barbacci, shareholder at Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A., has been installed as chairman of the Florida Institute of CPAs, according to the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce website on July 16.
• Susan St. John, prosecutor with the State Attorney’s office, has been endorsed by the Pinellas County Republican Executive Committee as a candidate for Circuit Court judge in the 6^th Judicial Circuit, Group 1, according to the July 16 SaintPetersBlog.com.
• Zach Chalifour, CPA for James Moore, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants, has been promoted to senior manager, according to the July 16 Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce website.