Stetson in the News: July 26-August 1, 2024
Top Stories
• FlaglerLive quoted President Christopher F. Roellke, PhD, in the July 10 story, “Stetson Gets $500,000 State Grant to Rebuild Historic Hulley Tower.” The story also cited alumni Karen Schmitt Roberts, Susan Brockway and Maureen Breakiron-Evans (who is a former chair of Stetson’s Board of Trustees).
• USA Today quoted Matthew Hurst, PhD, associate professor of Finance and director of the Roland and Sarah George Investments Institute, in the July 21 story, “Affordable housing statistics: Our 2024 report.” “Prospective homebuyers should consider looking in emerging neighborhoods, exploring government assistance programs and utilizing online tools like HUD’s housing counseling agencies,” Hurst said.
• Radio stations WLRN and WJCT featured Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, JD, professor of Law, in a July 28 broadcast of the program Open to Debate, which focused on the Tillman Act and its provisions regarding corporate donations to federal candidates.
• The Associated Press quoted Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, JD, professor of Law, in the July 26 story, “With trials pushed back, Trump sees first big dip in legal bills.” The story was carried by Fortune, ABC News, Politico, Yahoo! and more than 60 other media outlets across the nation. “Trump will still be racking up legal bills,” Torres-Spelliscy said, “but less than when he was in trial, as trial time is the most expensive for defendants.”
• 12 News, KTVB-TV Online and more than 15 other media outlets quoted Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, JD, professor of Law, in the July 25 story, “Yes, VP Kamala Harris is allowed to use Biden’s campaign funds in her bid for president.”
• Saudi Eye on Business, Business Profile Bahrain and more than 20 other media outlets interviewed Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, JD, professor of Law, for the July 25 story, “USA: ‘The Stakes in the 2024 Election Are Incredibly High for the Fate of US Democracy.’ ”
• Radio stations WLRN and WJCT featured Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, JD, professor of Law, in a July 28 broadcast of the program Open to Debate, which focused on the Tillman Act and its provisions regarding corporate donations to federal candidates.
• The Guardian, Ukraine Today and other media outlets featured the July 27 post, “Should Ukraine join Nato? Open letter.” The statement was signed by dozens of scholars from universities and institutions around the world, including Mayhill Fowler, PhD, associate professor of History and director of SPREES, Stetson’s Program in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies.
• MSN, TruthOut and ZNetwork quoted Robyn M. Powell, PhD, JD, professor of Law, in the July 27 story, “Project 2025 Isn’t Just Anti-Abortion. It Attacks Surrogacy, IVF, Contraception.”
• Television station WOFL FOX 35 News interviewed Kelly Smith, PhD, assistant professor of Political Science, for the July 25 broadcast segment, “Reaction to President Biden’s Address.”
• Television stations WOGX FOX 51 News and WOFL FOX 35 News interviewed Ricky Ray, EdD, Director of Athletics, for the July 25 broadcast segment, “NCAA Scholarship Expansion.”
• The Times quoted Christopher Ferguson, PhD, professor of Psychology, in the Aug. 1 story, “Fifth of older teens have ‘problematic’ reliance on phones.” The Guardian, Digital Trends, USA News Hub and other media outlets also quoted Ferguson in versions of the story.
• The Providence Journal featured the July 6 commentary, “Cutting ‘Providence Plantations’ from state name was a mistake” by Christopher Ferguson, PhD, professor of Psychology.
• WalletHub featured Dena Hale, PhD, associate professor of Sales and Marketing, in the July 30 post, “Best Capital One Credit Cards FAQ.”
• The Gothamist quoted Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, JD, professor of Law, in the July 31 story, “Mayor Adams’ 2021 campaign flagged for $2.3 million gap in fundraising records.”
• Parents featured Richard Medlin, PhD, professor of Psychology, in the July 30 story, “How to Keep Homeschooled Kids Socially Connected and Encourage Socialization.”
• The Conversation, the San Francisco Chronicle, NewsPronto, Metropolitan Digital and other media outlets featured the July 31 commentary, “This Supreme Court has redefined the meaning of corruption” by Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, JD, professor of Law.
Other Stories
• Television stations WJXX and WTLV featured Stetson in the July 30 broadcast segment, “Trenton Stewart Foundation Hosts Camp.” The foundation was founded in memory of Stewart, a Stetson football player who died in a car crash in 2023. The broadcast featured an interview with Stetson student Ezekiel Romero, one of Stewart’s teammates.
• Capital Analytics Associates cited Stetson in the July 26 story, “Spotlight On: George Recktenwald, County Manager, Volusia County.”
• The Town-Crier cited Stetson in the July 26 story, “Four Republicans Seeking to Replace Rep. Roth in District 94.”
• Hometown News cited Stetson in the July 26 article, “An Open Letter to Our Florida Elected Officials” by Dan Friend, president of the DeLand Historic Trust.
Alumni
• CityBiz and the website of the law firm Marshall Dennehey profiled Law alumna Raychel Garcia in the July 25 post, “Marshall Dennehey Bolsters Florida Casualty Practice With Addition of Litigation Trio in Orlando.”
• The website of the Florida Democratic Party featured Law alumnus Steven Cary in the July 25 post, “Florida Democratic Party Announces New Hires and Promotions.”
• The website of Mississippi State University profiled alumna Lynda Moore-White in the July 26 story, “Moore-White named assistant dean to guide MSU’s interdisciplinary degree pathways.”
• The West Orange Times and Observer featured alumna Kate Goodin in the July 26 story, “Horizon High announces new assistant principal, additional staff members.”
• Florida Bar News featured Law alumnus Jeffrey Harvey, a lieutenant colonel in the Florida Army National Guard, in the July 30 story, “Community Legal Services’ CEO Jeffrey Harvey graduates Army War College.”
• Jesus Freak Hideout featured alumna Gianna Robinson in the July 10 story, “Red Street Records Hits Third Expansion of 2024 With New Hire And Promotion.”
• The Town-Crier featured Law alumna Varisa Lall Dass in the July 26 story, “Three Facing Off in Primary for Seat on the Port Commission.”
• HappeningNext featured alumna Lindy Pendzick in the July 30 post, “Free Musical Theatre Class (ages 8+).”
• Trenam Law featured Law alumnus Alexander Busvek in the July 29 post, “Trenam Law Welcomes Three Associates to its Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group.”
• The Natchitoches Parish Journal and the website of Northwestern State University of Louisiana profiled alumnus Shane Thomas in the July 31 story, “Dr. Shane Thomas named director of Choral Activities at Northwestern State.”
• The Mercury featured alumna Jamie Miller in the July 31 story, “Gage removes name from contention for city manager.”
• CUInsight featured Law alumna Elizabeth Sullivan in the July 31 story, “Illinois Credit Union League Welcomes Elizabeth Sullivan as Senior Compliance Counsel.”
