September is the month to focus on the emotional and physical health of men and women at Stetson University’s Center at Celebration. Stetson’s Lifelong Learning program, which offers the best kind of education with information that can be put to use now, will offer four programs in the fall semester, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 17, at […]
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With the countdown clock to the start of the 2013 Stetson University football season at less than two months, plans have been put in place to offer single game tickets for the Hatters’ six home games this fall. The first date for single-game tickets to be made available is the week of August 5-9. During […]
Continue ReadingStetson University golf signee Dirk Kuehler, a New Smyrna Beach native, took home first place in the 16-18 age group last week at the Junior PGA qualifier at Disney’s Magnolia Course. Kuehler finished at six under par for the two round event after posting rounds of 68 and 70. That was good enough for a […]
Continue ReadingIf anyone would have told three budding moviemakers back in high school that their first feature film would be represented at the Cannes Film Festival in France one day, they probably would have looked at you strangely, raising their eyebrows and tilting their heads with surprise. But that is exactly what happened for Brendan Rogers, […]
Continue ReadingSingle gender classrooms and the Zimmerman trial, as well as the Atlantic-Sun Conference All Academic Trophy are leading news coverage for Stetson this week. Also, Stetson faculty and staff wrote articles for the July 4 opinion sections of both the Orlando Sentinel and the Daytona Beach News-Journal. Notable national and local placements include Yahoo! News, […]
Continue ReadingRecognized for their educational accomplishments at Stetson University, American studies and history professor Emily Mieras, Ph.D. (pictured left), and sociology and anthropology professor Kimberly FlintHamilton, Ph.D. (pictured below, right), have been chosen to participate in select seminars this summer hosted by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). For several weeks this month, the CIC will […]
Continue ReadingStetson University’s student-athletes proved during the past year that they are excellent students in addition to being outstanding athletes, and their efforts in the classroom were rewarded by the Atlantic Sun Conference on Monday when the Hatters claimed their first All-Academic Trophy. A total of 168 Stetson student-athletes, 73 percent, were recognized by the A-Sun […]
Continue ReadingRosalie Carpenter, assistant dean of students at Stetson University, was awarded the Robert D. Bradshaw Small Colleges Student Advocate Award from the National Association of Student Affairs Administrators (NASPA) at its 2013 Region III Awards. The award honors the significant role played by those who champion student issues in a small college setting and beyond. “It […]
Continue ReadingThe spring issue of STETSON University Magazine asked those viewing the university’s Facebook page to “tell us about Stetson mentors who changed your life.” Fifty-six alumni, students and faculty commented on the university’s Facebook page. “We highly value the engagement and perspectives shared in our social media channels,” said Greg Carroll, vice president of Stetson […]
Continue ReadingThe United States Supreme Court’s decision this week on affirmative action and various aspects of the George Zimmerman trial top the news coverage of Stetson this week. Notable national and local placements include WFTV, Cardhub.com, Orlando Sentinel, Tampa Tribune, Sun-Sentinel, Daytona Beach News-Journal and Nashville City Paper. Coverage for June 21-27, 2013, includes: Top Stories […]
Continue ReadingFaculty 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 […]
Continue ReadingAustin 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 University’s Teacher Education internship program in Central Florida public schools was successfully completed by recent Stetson graduates. The program prepares prospective teachers for working in diverse classrooms by enabling them to work with public school students. In addition, public school teachers mentor the Stetson student interns. Five students completed their internships in Flagler, Orange, […]
Continue ReadingStetson men’s basketball head coach Corey Williams has completed his inaugural coaching staff. Mike Jaskulski (pictured right), Nikita Johnson, and Bert Capel will join the Hatter program as assistant coaches for the 2013-14 season, Williams announced on Thursday. “They have a wealth of experience,” Williams said of his completed staff. “When you look at the […]
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 ReadingSix Stetson University students will be attending American University in the fall 2013 as a part of Stetson University’s Washington Semester Program based in Washington, D.C. Since 1947, the Washington Semester has offered college students across the nation a chance to study and work in the nation’s capital and gain first-hand knowledge of its government […]
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 law professor Charles Rose was quoted in the Wall Street Journal regarding the ongoing Zimmerman jury pool selection process. The university’s enrollment figures rank 10th in Florida in Florida Trend‘s chart on private, non-profit universities. The departure of basketball coach Casey Alexander continued to be covered in print, online and social media, as did […]
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