Stetson in the News: August 9-15, 2024
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Top Stories
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• BluegrassLive, the Cordele Dispatch and more than 80 other media outlets featured Stetson in the Aug. 12 story, “Stetson University Honored Again as a National College of Distinction.” Stetson’s School of Business Administration and undergraduate Education program were also honored. “Now, more than ever, students and their parents want to select a college that provides an excellent return on investment,” said Stetson President Christopher F. Roellke, PhD. “This national recognition serves as external validation of Stetson’s academic excellence and high success rates for graduates.”
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• The Tampa Bay Times and Yahoo! News quoted Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, JD, professor of Law, in the Aug. 11 story, “Getting flooded with election texts? Here’s how to spot a scam.” “The FEC (Federal Election Commission) is a weak regulator that barely enforces campaign finance law,” Torres-Spelliscy said.
• The Independent, MSN and Yahoo! News also quoted Torres-Spelliscy in the Aug. 9 story, “How Elon Musk is disrupting US elections to boost Trump.”
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• Florida Matters, a program of public radio station WUSF, interviewed Louis Virelli, JD, professor of Law, in the Aug. 13 broadcast and online story, “How your vote could affect abortion access in Florida.”
• Verified News Explorer Network, MSN and WhatsNew2Day quoted Chris Ferguson, PhD, professor of Psychology, in the Aug. 12 story, “Think twice before giving your child the iPad: Kids who use a tablet for an extra hour a day are 22% more likely to experience outbursts of ANGER, study finds.”
Foreign Affairs also quoted Ferguson in the Aug. 13 story, “MIL-OSI UK: expert reaction to study of childhood tablet use (e.g. iPads) and outbursts of anger.”
• Valdosta Today cited Jason Evans, PhD, professor of Environmental Science and Studies and executive director of Stetson’s Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience, in the Aug. 13 story, “Suwannee Riverkeeper Songwriting Contest entries deadline extended.”
Other Stories
• Emory News Center interviewed student Bella Parker in the Aug. 12 story, “Students present projects at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium.”
• Wesh 2 News and CW18 WKCF cited Stetson in the Aug. 8 broadcast segment and online story, “New SunRail stop set to celebrate grand opening in DeLand.” CW18 WKCF also cited Stetson in the Aug. 9 broadcast segment, “Grand Opening of DeLand SunRail Station.”
• HappeningNext cited Stetson in the Aug. 9 post, “Story Time at the Museum.”
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• HappeningNext mentioned Timothy Peter, DMA, professor of Music; Pingyi Song, DMA, associate director of Choral Activities; Boyd Jones, DMA, university organist and John E. and Aliese Price Professor of Organ; and the Concert Choir, Hatter Choir, Stetson Chorale and the Stetson Chamber Orchestra in the Aug. 9 post, “Christmas Candlelight – Friday.”
• This Day cited Stetson in the Aug. 10 story, “Awaiting N’Assembly’s Resolution on Mamman’s Retrogressive Age Limit.”
• HappeningNext cited Stetson’s Brain Fitness Academy in the Aug. 9 post, “Senior Chef Showdown 2024.”
• The Caledonian Record cited Stetson in the Aug. 7 story, “St. Johnsbury Academy.”
• The website of the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers cited student Brianna Clary in the Aug. 13 story, “The Council Foundation Awards $400,000 in Academic Scholarships to 80+ Interns at Member Firms.”
Alumni
• U.S. Army Reserve, Iraq Industry Today, Defense Visual Information Distribution Service and other media outlets profiled Law alumnus Dowlin Howell in the Aug. 8 story, “Until there is a cure: Army Reserve soldier recalls child’s cancer battle.”
• The website of the law firm Jackson Lewis profiled Law alumnus Eric B. Moody in the Aug. 8 story, “Jackson Lewis Welcomes Principals William B. Jackson in Norfolk and Eric B. Moody in Tampa.”
• Women in Academia Report featured alumna Lynda Moore-White in the Aug. 8 story, “New Administrative Appointments for Nine Women in Higher Education.”
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• The Tampa Free Press, MSN, flgov.com, the Floridant, Florida Politics, Today in Parenting and other media outlets profiled alumnus Adam Mohammadbhoy in the Aug. 9 story, “Florida Gov. DeSantis Appoints Three to the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County.”
• The West Orlando News featured Law alumnus Steven Cary in the Aug. 12 story, “Florida Democratic Party Announced Recent New Hires and Promotions.”
• Tech Inside Out, TechWithaT and more than 120 other media outlets profiled Law alumnus Michael J. Loparco in the Aug. 12 story, “iRobot Names Michael J. Loparco to Board of Directors.”
• Facts.net profiled Double Hatter E. Clay Shaw, Jr. in the Aug. 11 story, “20 Facts About E. Clay Shaw, Jr.”
• Radio stations WAVA, WROL and more than 20 other media outlets featured the online commentary, “How Can Christians Walk the Line Between Busyness and Laziness?” by alumna Blair Parke.
• The Daytona Beach News-Journal featured alumni Jessica Fries, Christina Lapnow, Christopher Mertz and Michael Zablo in the Aug. 12 story, “Meet the new principals joining the Volusia, Flagler school districts this year.”
• Crosswalk featured the Aug. 5 commentary, “5 Life Lessons from Arguments Between Women in the Bible” by alumna Blair Parke.
• Vero News quoted alumna Alexus Woods in the Aug. 15 story, “Scholarship Foundation fetes part and present recipients.”
• The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association profiled Law alumnus and Florida State Rep. Tom Leek in the Aug. 14 post, “Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Endorses Representative Tom Leek for Florida Senate.”