In the News
Michael Eskenazi, PhD, associate professor of psychology, teamed up with former Stetson colleagues to co-author a study that tests whether harmful-language guides correctly identify words that cause real harm to people. His works was reported by PsyPost and the Edmonton Journal, among others.
Justin Quaid Grubb, an artist and assistant professor of studio art, was featured in Casselberry Arts Center: ‘Experience Contemporary’ exhibition questions everyday systems.
Elizabeth Plantan, PhD, associate professor of political science (now on scheduled sabbatical) wrote the article Opposing AI data centers is one thing Americans agree on. Plantan also wrote Russia’s 2026 Duma elections left voters few alternatives.
The work of Chaz Underriner, PhD, associate professor of digital arts, sound artist, composer and researcher, was showcased in Constructing Reality.
The article Opera Orlando Unveils 2026-27 Apprentice & Studio Artists reported the successful participation of three undergraduate students.
The standout performances of former Hatters Jacob deGrom and Logan Gilbert, now stars in Major League Baseball, were chronicled in Stetson’s finest: Gilbert, deGrom each notch 10-plus K’s in collegiate showdown.
Numerous media outlets highlighted poll results from Stetson’s Center for Public Opinion Research. The news coverage included The affordability crisis transcends party lines, Angie Nixon proposes building data center on Mar-a-Lago, New Stetson University Poll Puts Republicans Ahead and Florida’s ‘Moderate’ Democrat Rolls Out Welcome Mat For Kamala.
Alumnus Corbin Mims made news for his appearance on TV’s Love Island, including in Love Island’s Corbin has an accent that has fans guessing — here’s where he’s from.
A former Hatters baseball player-turned-dancer made several headlines, such as Dancing with the Stars Premiere: How did Savannah Bananas’ Jackson Olson perform?
Matt DiFebo, director of sport business and assistant professor of practice, authored the article International exposure isn’t enough when building the next generation of global sports talent.
DeLand, the home to the Stetson campus, was included in several articles, such as Locals Line Up At These 8 Small-Town Florida Bakeries For Fresh Doughnuts Every Morning, These 9 Florida Small Towns Feel Like Stepping Back Into The Old South, 9 Prettiest Main Streetscapes In Florida and Everyone’s Talking About The Florida Town That Was Just Named The Best Place To Live.
Kelly Smith, PhD, associate professor of political science, was quoted in Political Connections: Donalds, Jolly trade barbs, and understanding the science behind polling.
Stetson Votes and the Stetson’s Center for Dialogue and Civic Action were featured in Stetson University to Host Candidate Forum on October 5.
The School of Music and its time-honored holiday tradition took center stage in Stetson Candlelight Concerts return Dec. 2-5.
