In addition to the second home football game this Saturday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m., against Birmingham-Southern, there are many cultural offerings happening in the next few weeks at Stetson’s DeLand campus. Check out the full School of Music concert schedule at www2.stetson.edu/music. This weekend’s theatre production of The Day They Stole All the Colors […]
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The Stetson University Marketing office is offering a series of workshops to assist the university community in communicating with internal, external or other unique constituents. These professional development sessions are being offered to help the Stetson community be more productive and gain insights into best practices in the marketing and communication fields. To register for […]
Continue ReadingUS News, Washington Monthly, MilitaryFriendly.com name Stetson a top school Stetson University again has earned national recognition for its rigorous academics, commitment to social mobility and service, and military friendliness by ranking among the top universities in recent national surveys. “At Stetson, we take pride in being recognized as an academically rigorous institution that places […]
Continue ReadingStetson University will present New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree in an interactive lecture Thursday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. The lecture, which will be held in the Stetson Room, second floor of the Carlton Union Building, 131 E. Minnesota Ave., is open to the public, free of charge. There will be a book-signing […]
Continue ReadingSoBA helps county program develop entrepreneurs who take ideas to market. An innovative effort to awaken entrepreneurial spirit, boost job skills, and improve local economies, has begun in Volusia and Flagler counties with the help of faculty, alumni and a student of the Stetson University School of Business Administration. “Startup Quest is one of the […]
Continue ReadingWelcome, Hatters, to the first day of classes! It’s a great time to be a Hatter, and a busy time, too. With so much Stetson news and so many events, how can you ever stay informed about everything? In the photo, FOCUS leader Shannon Shontz-Phillips gives directions to the family of a new student last […]
Continue ReadingChanges to the Stetson campus are not limited to residence halls, the Commons and Stetson Food Services. Changes have been made in the organizational structure for several administrative offices, as well. In the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost Beth Paul announced three major changes in personnel. Kathy Leitch has […]
Continue ReadingIt is not unusual for Stetson alumna Trinity Hundredmark to feel relaxed and conversational in some of CNN’s HLN TV programs for which she is a guest contributor. In other segments, she explained, she serves as the “on-call” legal expert, which she claims helps to highlight, and even hone, her legal expertise. On some shows, […]
Continue ReadingWhen Georgios Bakamitsos (pictured left) arrived in New Orleans, La., to teach marketing at Tulane University he got an education he never expected. It was August 2005, and he hadn’t even had time to settle into his new job before Hurricane Katrina came calling. “The marketing department went from nine people to four overnight because […]
Continue ReadingStetson University alumna Isa Adney, author and speaker, was selected for GOOD Magazine’s list of 100 People Pushing the World Forward. GOOD Magazine focused on Adney’s rising status as a motivational figure in the collegiate world for their April issue. The global progress-based publication praises Adney for her work as a motivational speaker, consultant and […]
Continue ReadingStetson University graduates with a bachelor’s degree had the highest overall pass rate in Florida (84.6 percent) on the Uniform Certified Public Accountant exam in 2012, according to results released by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). According to NASBA, the next highest pass rate was only 63.4%; Stetson was first out […]
Continue ReadingDeveloping nations that invest in building robust information communications technology (ICT) – such as Internet and broadband – will see an increase in their GDP, and improvement in the national economy and quality of life for its citizens, according to researchers from Stetson University. Stetson MBA student Kate MacFarlane (pictured left) presented a research paper […]
Continue ReadingWhen you first meet Alina Siegrist, you are enchanted by the demure demeanor of this young woman. Had one not read her extensive resume, you would never know all that she has accomplished academically in her life. Born in Sarasota, living in Venice, Fla., and graduating high school in 2009, she had the privilege to […]
Continue ReadingWhat if? And then what if? But if… That used to be Jessica Ford. Now she knows that when she has done her best, it’s also best to forget endless second-guessing and move on. That’s one life lesson the political science major of Ft. Myers, Fla., says she learned at Stetson and one she believes […]
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 office of Career Development and Academic Advising is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Internship Travel Fund Scholarship Program. Experiential education, including internships, is an integral part of a Stetson education. Through generous alumni and organizational donations, the Career Development and Academic Advising office is able to offer scholarships, awarded on top […]
Continue ReadingU. S. War Veteran Graduates SU at Celebration When you first meet this gracious man, there are absolutely no signs that Eric Davidson has experienced such trauma in his short life. He is strong, vibrant and cheerful. But as he tells his story, you cannot help but feel such admiration for a man who has […]
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 ReadingDo you have questions about Saturday’s Commencement 2013? Here’s a list of the top 10 questions about Commencement, with answers that we hope will help you! 10. Q – When do I need to be at Edmunds Center? A – That depends on whether you are a graduate or a guest. Grads go to […]
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 […]
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