Faculty and staff at Stetson University were honored by the Quality of Service Council during its annual Employee Recognition Celebration. The annual event recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves by contributing positively to the Stetson community in 10 categories. This year’s recipients are: Adapter of the Year – A flexible individual who adjusts quickly and […]
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Austin Fuller has won the 2013 Davidson Award for Integrity in Journalism for his writing and reporting. Lauren Cepero was named runner-up for her work. Both Fuller (pictured at left) and Cepero majored in English and minored in journalism, and were section editors at The Reporter, Stetson’s student newspaper, before graduating in May. Fuller’s work […]
Continue ReadingStetson University is warning its students who are pursuing degrees in education that a data security error occurred within the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) in Tallahassee. The security breach impacts teacher education candidates enrolled in a Florida teacher preparation program or who graduated from a Florida teacher preparation program between the 2009 and 2012 academic […]
Continue ReadingPerhaps it’s every woman’s dream to spend her days lying on the sofa, getting caught up in romance novels and fantasizing what it might be like to live a life similar to the characters in those books. But imagine if you wrote them. Now that might be even more fulfilling. Well that is exactly what […]
Continue ReadingStetson has one of the top-ranked Master of Accountancy programs in the country, and DeLand city commissioners unanimously approved a request to allow tailgating around Spec Martin Stadium. Notable national and local placements include Orlando Sentinel, MLB.com, Tampa Bay Times, South Bend Tribune, and Bradenton Herald. Coverage for June 14-19, 2013, includes: Top Stories Stetson’s […]
Continue ReadingStetson’s hiring of Corey Williams as head coach for men’s basketball and the upcoming release of the controversial movie “Blackfish” top the news for Stetson this week. In addition, several stories from the College of Law received significant coverage. Notable national and local placements include The Wall Street Journal, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, TheHill.com, Tampa […]
Continue ReadingStetson University Director of Athletics Jeff Altier announced on Monday the selection of Corey Williams as the new head coach of the Hatters men’s basketball program. Williams, the 21st head coach in program history, takes the helm at Stetson after 13 years of collegiate coaching experience. A native of Macon, Ga., Williams played point guard […]
Continue ReadingResearch on the ethics of professors and the Atlantic-Sun Conference baseball tournament topped Stetson’s news coverage this week. Notable national and local placements include the A-Sun.org, Diverse Issues in Higher Education, NewstrackIndia.com, Tampa Bay Times, Louisville Courier-Journal, Daytona Beach News-Journal, Naples Daily News, and Florida Times Union. Coverage for May 24-30, 2013, includes: Top Stories The May 25 Ledger and […]
Continue ReadingCasey Alexander’s departure from Stetson and new research on the ethics of professors led Stetson’s news coverage this week. Notable national and local placements include the NBC Sports, CBS Sports, CNBC, Science Daily, Bloomberg Businessweek, Tampa Bay Times, WOFL-TV, Daytona Beach News-Journal, Tampa Tribune, and The Times of Israel. Coverage for May 17-23, 2013, includes: Top […]
Continue ReadingHave you ever been the victim of abuse, a scam or been exploited? Then you know how powerless that can make you feel. Imagine that same situation happening to an elderly person. Stetson University is hosting a lecture designed to help the elderly avoid those situations. Roger H. Frechette of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office […]
Continue ReadingThe responsibilities of reality television and a question about whether Wal-Mart of the federal government pay lower wages led Stetson’s news coverage this week. Notable national and local placements include the NBC, CNBC, USA Today, Yahoo! Finance, Mashable.com, MSN.com, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Daytona Beach News-Journal, Tampa Bay Business Journal, and Richmond Times Dispatch. Coverage for May […]
Continue ReadingWhat do “Duck Dynasty,” “Swamp People” and Andy Dehnart have in common? They will all be featured on Katie Couric’s show Thursday, May 16, at 2 p.m. on NBC affiliate WESH. The phenomenal success of reality shows like “Duck Dynasty,” which follows the lives of a family of duck-call makers (see photo at right), spurred the “Katie” […]
Continue ReadingWhat do “Duck Dynasty,” “Swamp People” and Andy Dehnart have in common? They will all be featured on Katie Couric’s show Thursday, May 16, at 2 p.m. on NBC affiliate WESH. The phenomenal success of reality shows like “Duck Dynasty,” which follows the lives of a family of duck-call makers (see photo at right), spurred […]
Continue ReadingDuring its convocation and commencement ceremonies, held Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, Stetson University presented several awards to exemplary students and faculty. William Hugh McEniry Award for Excellence in Teaching is considered Stetson’s most prestigious award for faculty. It is awarded to a faculty member chosen by students and other faculty. Excellence in […]
Continue ReadingStetson’s phenomenal growth and the College of Law’s new LL.M. programs led the news coverage for the university this week. Notable national and local placements include the Florida Higher Education Spectator, National Jurist, Daytona Beach News-Journal, ESPN.com, NBCsports.com, Miami Herald, About.com, and Tampa Bay Times. Coverage for May 3-9, 2013, includes: Top Stories Stetson’s unprecedented growth in enrollment was […]
Continue ReadingStetson University will confer bachelor’s and master’s degrees to 682 graduates on Saturday, May 11, during two commencement ceremonies at the Edmunds Center, 143 E. Pennsylvania Ave., DeLand. Stetson will also present several awards during the commencements to outstanding students and exemplary faculty. Wendy B. Libby, president of Stetson, will give the “charge” at both […]
Continue ReadingStetson University will confer bachelor’s and master’s degrees to 682 graduates on Saturday, May 11, during two commencement ceremonies at the Edmunds Center, 143 E. Pennsylvania Ave., DeLand. Stetson will also present several awards during the commencements to outstanding students and exemplary faculty. Wendy B. Libby, president of Stetson, will give the “charge” at both […]
Continue ReadingFour Stetson University undergraduates have placed in the first annual Institutional Investors All-America Student Analyst Competition. Katrin Dagge, Samantha Hahn, Bonnie Harper and Christian Roeder each were ranked in either a sector or as an overall finisher. All of the students participated in the contest through the investments class taught by Chris Tobler, assistant professor […]
Continue ReadingStetson’s exhibit of Oscar Bluemner artwork and the benefits of family game night topped Stetson’s news coverage this week. Notable national and local placements include The New York Times, Parade magazine, Institutional Investor, Chicago Tribune, Chronicle of Higher Education, Daytona Beach News-Journal and Tampa Bay Times. Coverage for April 26-May 2, 2013, includes: Top Stories Stetson’s Meghan Walter, assistant […]
Continue ReadingFourteen Stetson staff and students traveled to Jacksonville to attend the one-day Women’s Leadership Conference: Generation W, where Wendy B. Libby, president of Stetson, was a speaker. This conference celebrates women and encourages them to be leaders and change makers whether they are a stay-at-home mom or a leader in industry. Generation W represents women […]
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