Steven Alexander has big plans to study the “Stetson Student Experience”
Continue ReadingStetson Athletics held its Fall Sports Giving Week on Aug. 9-14 — a fundraising effort that focused on Hatters football, cheer, men’s and women’s soccer, and volleyball programs. All totaled, we are proud to announce that more than $131,000 was raised from 149 donors for the five teams. By comparison, the week-long event in 2022 […]
Continue ReadingThe 1902 construction of what is now called Flagler Hall is among the early highlights marking the university’s long, rich history
Continue ReadingStetson University celebrates its 140th anniversary throughout the Fall 2023 semester
Continue ReadingJeff Altier will retire on March 31, 2024 — and return next August in the university’s Office of Development
Continue ReadingFounded in 1922, the United States Army Bands is the premier musical organization of the United States Army
Continue ReadingThis fall, get ready for a semester-filled celebration of 140 years of Stetson University
Continue ReadingIn a highly unlikely story, Acosta will spend 10 months in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, as an English Teaching Assistant
Continue ReadingThis aerial painting of the John B. Stetson University campus was created by W. A. Sharp, head of the art department, in 1900. The painting, looking northeast, was part of a joint Stetson University/City of DeLand exhibit at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Charleston, South Carolina. Stetson University celebrates its 140th anniversary this […]
Continue ReadingAs a reminder of this year’s 140th anniversary, this collage of early campus buildings was given as a Stetson Presentation Day souvenir in 1900. Buildings include DeLand Hall, Elizabeth Hall, the Elizabeth Hall Chapel, Sampson Hall and Stetson Hall.
Continue ReadingEditor’s note: For comprehensive information about the history of Stetson University, go here. Did you know? Really, did you know? Here’s a brief collection of miscellaneous facts through the decades that might surprise you: 1880s 1887: The Stetson Reporter, Florida’s first college newspaper, is published for the first time. 1890s 1894: Stetson played its first football game — […]
Continue ReadingStetson’s student philanthropy organization was honored for being “bold, creative and resourceful”
Continue ReadingStetson University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2023-2024 academic year, marking its commitment to providing a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, a vibrant campus life and successful outcomes. The Colleges of Distinction’s selection process includes in-depth research and detailed interviews with the school, accepting only those […]
Continue ReadingWhen Elizabeth Skomp, PhD, arrived at Stetson in mid-2019 as Dean, her singular priority was guiding the College of Arts and Sciences. An expert in Russian language and literature — and a professor of World Languages and Cultures (Russian) — Skomp also possessed extensive experience in faculty development, curriculum management, inclusion and diversity, grants, research, and […]
Continue ReadingRev. Todd F. Campbell Jr. is joining Stetson University in August as the University Chaplain and director of Religious and Spiritual Life. He will arrive in campus after most recently serving as associate chaplain for Christian and Interfaith Life at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. The University Chaplain and director of Religious and Spiritual […]
Continue ReadingThe University Chaplain and director of Religious and Spiritual Life is a new position that will lead the reorganized and reinvigorated area at Stetson
Continue ReadingAdvice for you: Students already on campus — the real experts — share their insight about making the transition to Stetson
Continue ReadingThree galleries welcome visitors of all ages for education, entertainment and fun
Continue ReadingThe Summer Literacy & Leadership Academy for youth is “about inspiring them to be, do or have anything”
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