Top News:

• Dean and Professor of Law Christopher Pietruszkiewicz is quoted and Professor Brooke Bowman is mentioned in the Feb. 27 Florida Record article, “Stetson University College of Law’s moot court named one of the best of the decade.”
• Stetson University was included in this year’s list of top online accounting programs in the article, “MastersinAccounting.info Releases Ranking of Top Online Master’s in Accounting Programs,” based on “factors measuring academic quality, student experience, and graduate success,” posted by Press Release Rocket and several other outlets Feb. 28.
• Mari Hanley, Stetson student and competitor in the Jeopardy! College Championships, was featured in the article, “She Got a Lot Out of ‘Jeopardy!'” According to the article, Hanley left Jeopardy with $10,000 and almost became a finalist, posted by South Florida Sun Sentinel Feb. 24.
• Valrie Chambers, Ph.D., associate professor of accounting at Stetson University, was quoted in the article, “7 Tax Mistakes That Could Land You in an Audit.” Chambers stated, “Generally, what causes someone to be audited is to fall outside the expectations of their tax bracket,” posted by Yahoo Finance Feb. 23.
• Valrie Chambers, Ph.D., associate professor of accounting at Stetson University, was quoted in the article, “When Does Your Teen Have to Start Filing Taxes?” stating, “Normally, babysitting money will not qualify. … Occasional money earned outside the home is probably not subject to tax,” posted by Yahoo Finance Feb. 24.
• Patrick Coggins, Ph.D., professor of education at Stetson, was mentioned in the article, “Dean at UC Riverside Receives 2017 Insight Into Diversity Magazine Giving Back Award.” Coggins is one of 39 recipients of the 2017 Giving Back Award, given to “university administrators who go above and beyond their everyday leadership duties,” posted by Scienmag Feb. 27.
• Maureen Breakiron-Evans, who serves on the Board of Trustees at Stetson University, was mentioned in the article, “Meet the Clearwater CFO Blazing a Trial for Women in Corporate Boardrooms.” Breakiron-Evans has been elected to the board of directors of the San Diego-based firm, Cubic Corp., posted by Tampa Bay Business Journal Feb. 23.
• K.C. Ma, Ph.D., professor of finance at Stetson University, was quoted in the article, “How Options Can Help Minimize Short Risk.” Ma stated, “Even though you have the ability to meet the margin calls, the shareholder who loaned you the stock may like to take the profit on a rising stock by asking you to return the stock,” posted by TheStreet Feb. 27.
• The March Florida Bar Journal article, “The Pro Bonos: And How You Can Become One,” highlights the pro bono work of Stetson Law students and alumni.
• Michael E. Bitter, Director of the Master of Accountancy Program in the School of Business Administration at Stetson, was quoted in the article, “New Jersey, Blue States Have Most Property Taxes.” Bitter stated, “If one plans to own property, then clearly property tax rates should be considered, as in many locations, they can be significant,” posted by DSNews March 1.
• Christopher Ferguson, Ph.D., was quoted in the blog article, “Risky Behavior Comes From the Movies.” In response to researchers examining the effect of violent movies on children, Ferguson stated, “There’s no affirmation that this is a public-health concern, nor do the authors of this den fix up any evidence of a public-health concern,” posted by Donald M. Riggs Blog March 1.

 

Other News:

• Charles Allen Cusack, Ph.D., former director of the Stetson University Gospel Choir, passed away on Feb. 8. He was remembered in the article, “Remembering Dr. Charles Allen Cusack: Businessman, educator, musician,” for his love of music and dedication to his community, posted by Daytona Times – Online Feb. 23.
• Stetson University was listed in the article “Got Plans?” which advertises the upcoming concert for Stetson’s Concert Choir, a highly selective ensemble consisting of 52 vocalists and directed by Timothy Peter, on March 7 at First Presbyterian Church, posted by The Ledger Online March 1.
• Valrie Chambers, associate professor of accounting at Stetson University, contributed to the article, “Current Developments in Taxation of Individuals,” which focuses on several recent developments concerning issues of individual taxation, posted by The Taxadvisor March 1.
• Professor of Law Charles Rose spoke with 970 WFLA Radio about proving a Stand Your Ground defense.
• Professor Peter Lake is quoted in the Feb. 26 Chronicle of Higher Education article, “Title IX Due Process: More students are filing complaints and winning.”
• Professor of Law Rebecca Morgan is quoted in the Feb. 23 Trail Gazette article, “Planning for Incapacity and Writing a Will program at the Senior Center.”
• News of several events and faculty presentations at the law school are mentioned in the Tampa Bay Times Feb. 27 College Notebook.
• Stetson Law student advocate Nathan Bruemmer did several interviews on the impact of removing Title IX protections for transgender individuals. He spoke with Feb. 23 10 News, ABC Action News and Newschannel 8 about the issue.
• The Feb. 23 WLRN Miami referenced Stetson in the news story, “Authorities Warn: ‘Grandparents Scam’ is Back.
• News of the upcoming Law Review Symposium at the College of Law with keynote Ben Cohen appeared in the March 1 Election Law Blog.

Alumni News:

• Kimberly Struhs, Stetson University graduate, was featured in the article, “Kimberly Struhs Joins On Target Web Solutions as Content Specialist.” According to the article, Struhs has joined Target Web Solutions, a digital marketing agency based in Orlando, posted by Mil-Tech Feb. 24.
• Alden Chapman Smith, II, graduate of Stetson University, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 23, according to the News & Record Online/Greensboro.com obituary, “Smith, II, Alden (Al) Chapman,” posted Feb. 26.
• Betty Jackson, graduate of Stetson University and primary school teacher for 41 years, was quoted in the article, “Longtime Teacher Says Discipline, Love are Key.” Jackson stated, “Today, children aren’t as disciplined. I was a strict teacher, but every child had a chance to be a leader in my class,” posted by Citrus County Chronicle Feb. 23.
• Myra Nicholson, graduate of Stetson University College of Law, was covered in the article, “International Assets Advisory, LLC Names Myra Nicholson as General Counsel.” Nicholson has been named General Counsel of International Assets Advisory, where she will provide expert advice, set governance policies and evaluate impacts of firm decisions, posted by Daily Herald – Cook County Online March 1.
• Grant Jefferies, photographer and graduate of Stetson University, was featured in the article, “Museum Showcases Nature Photography of Grant Jefferies.” Jefferies’ nature photography has received regional and local recognition, posted by The M&M Printing Co. Online March 1.
• According to the Feb. 27 Tampa Bay Newswire, Law alumna Allison M. Stevenson has joined the Hill Ward Henderson Litigation Group.
• Law alumnus Charles Gallagher wrote the Tampa Real Estate Insider Blog, “What Should I Disclose When Selling My Home?”
• Law alumnus and overseer Richard Harrison wrote the article, “Buckhorn should follow charter and require finance chief to live in Tampa,” for the Feb. 24 Tampa Bay Times.
• According to the Feb. 26 Tallahassee Democrat, Law alumnus Leslie McLeod Jr. died Feb. 22.
• According to the Feb. 25 Tallahassee Democrat, Law alumnus Raymond E. Rhodes has died.