Stetson in the News: Sept. 13-19, 2024
Top Stories
• The Daytona Beach News-Journal quoted alumnus and Magistrate Judge Anthony Porcelli and featured Stetson in the Sept. 18 story, “At Stetson University ceremony, new U.S. citizens mark milestone on Constitution Day.” The Daytona Beach News-Journal also showcased Stetson’s Lee Chapel and featured Porcelli and President Christopher F. Roellke, PhD, in the Sept. 18 photo essay, “Immigrants take citizenship oath on Constitution Day at Stetson University in DeLand.”
• Central Florida News 13 cited Stetson in the Sept. 17 broadcast segment, “Naturalization Ceremony Held on Constitution Day.”
• The West Volusia Beacon featured Stetson in the Sept. 17 story, “Class Notes: Stetson University signs naming rights partnership for an arena.” A photo featured Stetson cheerleaders Braedon Rhodes, Lexie Gerber and Anaya Vega, mascot John B, and DeLand City Commissioner Jessica Davis and DeLand Mayor Chris Cloudman. Davis and Cloudman were honored as part of Stetson’s Community Day.
The story also noted that Stetson has been named one of the Princeton Review’s Best 390 Colleges in America for 2025.
• Psychreg quoted Christopher Ferguson, PhD, professor of Psychology, in the Sept. 12 story, “New Study Finds No Evidence Linking Social Media Use to Teen Mental Health Issues.”
• STAT also quoted Ferguson in the Sept. 18 story, “Year-long fallout over retracted trans youth paper highlights new research era.”
• Vox and the Huntsville News also cited Ferguson in the Sept. 18 story, “Instagram’s Teen Accounts aren’t really for teens.”
• Psychreg cited Stetson in the Sept. 11 story, “Study Reveals Socioeconomic Factors as Key Drivers of Violent Crime and Police Shootings.”
• Biopolitical Philosophy cited Melinda Hall, PhD, associate professor of Philosophy, in the Sept. 18 post, “Preliminary Program for Philosophy, Disability and Social Change 5, Online, December 11-13, 2024.”
Other Stories
• Fox News featured the online commentary, “Here’s why we’re asking the Supreme Court to give female athletes a fair chance at sports,” which was co-written by Law student Lainey Armistead.
• The news website of South Texas College of Law cited Stetson in the Sept. 13 story, “Reunion Week Luncheon and Awards Ceremony to Honor Three Accomplished Alumni.”
• Hometown News featured Stetson in the Sept. 13 stories, “Stetson, Insight Credit Union agree to partnership” and “Stetson School of Music, Opera Orlando, expand apprentice program.”
• The Pine Island Eagle and the North Fort Meyers Neighbor cited Stetson in the Sept. 12 post, “School District sets College Night for Sept. 17.”
• The news website of Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University cited Stetson in the Sept. 13 story, “Eagles Remember 9/11 With ROTC Stair Climb at Daytona International Speedway.”
• The BG Independent News cited Stetson in the Sept. 13 story, “Gerard Nadeau’s woven wooden structures stir the imagination.”
• Positively Osceola cited Stetson in the Sept. 14 story, “SunRail College Week: Free Rides for Central Florida Students – Plan, Ride, Discover!” Television station Spectrum News 13 cited Stetson in the Sept. 15 broadcast segment, “SunRail to offer free rides for students, faculty during ‘College Week.’” and in the Sept. 16 segment, “College Students & Faculty Ride Free on SunRail.”
• The Daytona Beach News-Journal cited Stetson in the Sept. 15 story, “‘Hidden gem’ no more. Browns give up to $150 million to turn MOAS into regional attraction.”
• Lumiere Education featured Stetson and Stetson Law in the Sept. 15 story, “8 Summer Law Programs for High School Students in Florida.”
• Central Florida News 13 cited Stetson in the Sept. 17 broadcast segment, “Free Beach Parking Program to Begin Soon.”
• ClickOrlando.com (WKMG-TV Online) featured Stetson in the Sept. 13 story, “In college? Here’s how to vote in the presidential election in Florida.”
• Business News Articles and 24-7 Press Release cited Stetson in the Sept. 18 story, “Astrid R. Baumgardner, JD, Celebrated for Excellence in Coaching and Personal Development.”
Alumni
• The Wall Street Transcript featured alumnus John R. Hewitt in the Sept. 12 story, “Matrix Service Co. (NASDAQ:MTRX) CEO John R. Hewitt: ‘High Demand for Ammonia Because of its Ability to be a Hydrogen Carrier.’” The Wall Street Transcript also featured Hewitt in the post, “John R. Hewitt.”
• Attorney at Law Magazine featured Law alumnus David Margol in the Sept. 12 story, “2024 Young Lawyers of Jacksonville.”
• The Sentinel-Record profiled alumna Phyllis Beard in the Sept. 13 story, “Beard to address Saturday’s meeting of NAACP chapter.”
• The Recorder profiled alumnus Pablo Vindel in the Sept. 15 story, “Crisp-Ellert Art Museum welcomes Spanish multi-media artist.”
• Baptist Press and the Pathway profiled alumnus Adrian Rogers in the Sept. 16 story, “Book chronicles Adrian Rogers’ zeal amid NASA’s race to the moon.”
• The Oxford Eagle, the Davis Journal and more than 30 other media outlets featured alumna Carol H. Lacy in the Sept. 19 story, “Carol H. Lacy’s Newly Released ‘Jesus is the Amen: A Collection of Poetry and Prose with Drawings By Carol H. Lacy’ is a Thoughtful Exploration of Faith.”
