As 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.
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Author: Michael Candelaria
Editor’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 — […]
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Stetson’s student philanthropy organization was honored for being “bold, creative and resourceful”
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Stetson 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 […]
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When 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 […]
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Rev. 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
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Advice for you: Students already on campus — the real experts — share their insight about making the transition to Stetson
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Three galleries welcome visitors of all ages for education, entertainment and fun
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The Summer Literacy & Leadership Academy for youth is “about inspiring them to be, do or have anything”
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As the 2022-2023 academic year came to a close, Stetson gave a fond farewell to several longtime members of its faculty
Continue ReadingTwelve members of Stetson’s faculty recently earned tenure and/or promotion — with the new ranks beginning in August with the start of the 2023-2024 academic year
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Army ROTC commissions 14 graduating cadets; Air Force ROTC commissions one during weekend ceremonies
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The ceremony highlighted “some of the outstanding students who have really made a mark in their programs and majors, and the faculty who have given so much to advance their learning”
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As an ongoing tip of the Stetson hat, here’s a brief look at standout graduating seniors
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From Bone Wars to rats to basketball, Stetson undergraduate research explores the world while reaping benefits far and wide for students
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Art history major Lily Paternoster ’23 presented her most recent research paper at the prestigious WorldCUR (Congress of Undergraduate Research) conference, April 3-6, at the University of Warwick in England. The research paper theorizes the impact of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s merchandise on his legacy. How prestigious was the conference? So hot, in fact, that the newly established […]
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Stetson President Christopher F. Roellke, PhD, announced Thursday that Jeffery T. Gates, LPD, will serve as the university’s new Senior Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing, following a nationwide search. Gates is currently Senior Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success at Utica University in Utica, New York, and will begin his new […]
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On April 21 at the President’s Garden, approximately 250 graduating seniors gathered to smile, share and smile again
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