Students and their scholarship donors recently spent time together at the 10th Annual Benefactor Luncheon to celebrate the power of philanthropy in their lives. Stetson hosts this event each spring to connect students who receive donor-funded scholarships with the benefactors who made their scholarships possible. The luncheon is a great way to engage alumni and […]
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by Trish Wieland There are people who help others not by just doing for them, but listening to them, researching root problems and helping them create better, stronger communities despite societal obstacles. It’s a growing trend on college campuses known as civic engagement and community-based research and learning. It usually starts with a professor and, […]
Continue ReadingThe following Stetson University stories were featured this week in the news, Feb. 27-March 5, 2015: Orlando Sentinel discussed Stetson University in the article, Does SunRail Make Sense For Deland, on Feb. 27. Peter Lake, professor of law, is quoted in the March 4 Chicago Tribune article, More students heading to college with mental illness: How to […]
Continue ReadingEveryone knows that the long-sought diploma is the most important document on graduation day. But what about the next day? And next month? And years and decades throughout a career? One word: resume. Long after the treasured diploma is hanging on a wall, that resume will be doing heavy lifting on the career end of […]
Continue ReadingThe following Stetson University stories were featured this week in the news, Feb. 20-26, 2015: Stacey-Rae Simcox, professor of law, appeared on the MSNBC Taking the Hill program on Feb. 22 discussing Stetson’s Veterans Advocacy Clinic and partnership with USF Health. Rebecca Morgan, professor of law, is quoted in the Feb. 19 WUSF Health News Florida story, Aging […]
Continue ReadingIn 1962, Stetson University became the first, private, non historically black college to integrate in Florida. This infographic from the duPont-Ball Library and Tri-C traces the university’s efforts to grow in inclusivity, documenting strides made from before the doors opened to blacks, to the 2009 establishment of the first multicultural education institute in Florida. The […]
Continue ReadingStetson’s University Marketing team recently won 11 communications awards at the 2015 CASE District III Conference, including four Grand Awards in different categories. The Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s criteria for the awards include writing, editing, professional execution of publications and websites, design, technical quality and creativity. “The CASE awards are the gold […]
Continue ReadingThe following Stetson University stories were featured this week in the news, Feb. 13-19, 2015: Dr. John Schorr, retired sociologist and professor emeritus, who has studied and written about civil liberties, was quoted in the article, ‘Trib poll: Most support sending troops, using torture to fight terror’ in Pittsburgh News/TribLive, Feb. 15. ‘Daytona Beach art […]
Continue ReadingIn this week’s news, Stetson trustees Cici and Hyatt Brown were roundly celebrated locally during the official opening of the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art in Daytona Beach. Law Dean Emeritus Bruce Jacob and Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson were both part of several news stories, respectively. The following is a round-up of this […]
Continue ReadingEntrepreneurism for Social Change: A public lecture at Stetson University Stetson University will present “Entrepreneurism for Social Change: Making the World Better, One Company at a Time,” a lecture by Patrick Davis, CEO of Davis Brand Capital and Co-Founder of StandUp Foundation, at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the Stetson Room, second floor or […]
Continue ReadingWebcam connects students to loved ones across the miles. Holler Fountain is one of the most iconic images of Stetson University. The fountain serves many purposes; it’s a place to sit and study, reflect, unwind, make wishes, and sometimes, spark romances that last for a lifetime. Nina O’Keefe May ’74 and Colby May ’75 shared […]
Continue ReadingFebruary marks the launch of the We Love Stetson campaign on Stetson’s campuses. This new campaign — organized by the Development and Alumni Engagement division — is designed to express gratitude toward faculty and staff partners in DeLand, Celebration, Gulfport and Tampa. It’s a dedicated time to say thank you for the time and talent […]
Continue ReadingUnder the leadership of Jeffrey Ulmer, left, Stetson University’s Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, the university’s main fundraising and alumni division has a new administrative structure in place under a new senior leadership team. Amy Gipson, former Director of Strategic Communications and Assistant to the President, is now Assistant Vice President for Development […]
Continue ReadingStetson University presents Terence McNally’s Master Class, Thursday through Saturday, Feb.19-21, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 22, at 3 p.m., in Stetson Theatre Arts’ “Second Stage” located inside the Museum of Art, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., adjacent to the DeLand campus. Master Class is an inspirational comedy about opera legend Maria Callas, one of […]
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Continue ReadingThe news of Stetson University College of Law’s dominating wins in national competitions in advocacy ran across the country in many national media outlets. Law Professor Peter Lake was interviewed by a national media outlet on possible hard liquor bans on college campuses. Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson was interviewed in national media outlets on issues […]
Continue ReadingStetson’s Student Success Program which began in 2010, has taken Stetson’s dedication to student success to the next level. Under the leadership of Dr. Lua Hancock since its inception, the Student Success Program is one of Stetson’s greatest success stories. At the fall meeting of the university’s Board of Trustees, the community celebrated the generosity […]
Continue ReadingInsightful comments from Stetson professors are part of several trending news stories this week. Stetson College of Law students dominated in trial competitions this past weekend; an accounting professor offered advice on keeping tax refunds safe from thieves in a national online media outlet; and Stetson’s online accounting degree program is listed #11 out of […]
Continue Reading“The Lifelong Learning program gives me an opportunity to study areas of interest that I would not have normally had the chance to study in the past”, said Iris Cannata a Stetson Lifelong member since 2012. January 21 marked the sixth annual Lifelong Learning Open House event held in Celebration, with record attendance, as seen […]
Continue ReadingClasses for Stetson University’s Lifelong Learning program in DeLand will begin Tuesday, Feb. 10. An open house is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m. to noon, in room 104, Flagler Hall, 434 N. Woodland Blvd., on Stetson’s DeLand campus. Stetson’s Lifelong Program offers programs and learning opportunities for mature adults who want to continue […]
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