On Wednesday, September 18, Stetson University will welcome the distinguished president of New Orleans’ Dillard University, Dr. Walter Kimbrough (pictured), to the DeLand campus as keynote speaker for the university’s annual Values Day. For this event, which represents a collective exploration of Stetson’s value commitments and reflection upon how well we live them, classes will […]
Continue ReadingThe passing of former Florida Congressman E. Clay Shaw, Jr. (a Stetson alumnus), and U.S. News & World Report’s annual college rankings created significant media coverage about Stetson over the past week. Notable national and local placements include NBCNews.com, Orlando Sentinel, Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel, Bay News 9, WESH, WFTV, WOFL, Chronicle of Higher Education […]
Continue ReadingStetson University opens its 108th season with a children’s theatre show written by Hector Santiago. The Day They Stole All the Colors is a delightfully fun play that tells the story of a pirate, played by Ellen Smittle, and a cowboy, played by Jacob Manos, both pictured right, riding through the Universe on a comet […]
Continue ReadingOn Wednesday, Sept. 11, as part of the national www.911day.org movement, Stetson University will host a “Day of Action” of service and programs in remembrance of the events of 9/11. All events, which are free and open to the public, will pay tribute to the 9/11 victims, honor those who rose in service in response to […]
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’s School of Music will present internationally renowned classical guitarist Stephen Robinson, D.M.A., in concert on Friday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Robinson will perform works for solo guitar and will also collaborate with Stetson colleague, Boyd Jones, D.M.A., University Organist and Price Professor of Organ, performing compositions for guitar with organ and harpsichord. […]
Continue ReadingFor everything that world-renowned classical guitarist Stephen Robinson has accomplished – and that list is quite impressive – teaching for 30 years at Stetson certainly is a feather in his cap. But he might say his greatest joy in life was marrying a true partner to him, personally and professionally, who shares a very busy […]
Continue ReadingViolent video games and Stetson’s historic football game over the holiday weekend led the news coverage of Stetson over the past week. Notable national and local placements include National Geographic Online, CNBC, Associated Press, Yahoo! Sports, Yahoo! News, Money News, WESH, WFTV, WOFL, Bay News 9 and Tampa Tribune. Top stories for Aug. 30-Sept. 5 […]
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 ReadingIt may have taken a little over 22 hours from start to finish, but Stetson’s first victory in the modern era is officially in the books. (Head Coach Roger Hughes gets a gatorade shower from the Hatters following the victory. By: PhotosinMotion.net) Quarterback Ryan Tentler threw for 169 yards and two touchdowns and kicker James LaGamma […]
Continue ReadingStetson University will take the football field for the first time in 56 years on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. Because we know you will want to be part of this historic moment in Hatter History, we are happy to offer the following class notes for HATTER FOOTBALL 101 to help you navigate this […]
Continue ReadingStetson’s first football game in 57 years, research on the effect of violent video games on kids, and controversy over Miley Cyrus kept Stetson in the news this week. Notable regional, national, and international coverage includes the Miami Herald, CNN, CNNMoney.com, Forward Florida, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Kenya Star, Sydney News, Tampa Bay Times and Elder Law […]
Continue Reading“Watch us grow” is the phrase that defines the new Wellness and Recreation Department for the 2013-2014 school year. Since the beginning of August, major renovations have been made to Stetson’s Hollis Center ensuring a successful new year for Stetson’s Club Sports, as well as for everyone who takes advantage of all the programs offered […]
Continue ReadingThe Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center at Stetson University’s DeLand campus opens the new academic year with two major art exhibitions, beginning Friday, Sept. 13. The public is invited, free of charge, to an opening reception for both exhibitions that Friday evening, from 6-8 p.m., at the Hand Art Center, 139 E. Michigan Ave. […]
Continue ReadingThis Saturday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m., Stetson will take the football field for the first time in over 50 years. Very few people in the 130 year history of our university will be able to say, “I was there when football came back to Stetson.” We want you to be part of this historic […]
Continue ReadingAfter cancellations on Thursday and Saturday, the Stetson men’s soccer team finally got its final exhibition match of 2013 in on Sunday night. The Hatters tied Florida Tech by a score of 1-1 at the Athletic Training Center in their final outing before the season opener on Aug. 30. “It’s good to see a bunch […]
Continue ReadingRecord-setting enrollment pushed Stetson into national news pages this week ahead of a student move-in day that ended with students setting up residence in a hotel. Notable national and local placements for news coverage include USA Today, Associated Press, New York Times, MLB.com, SCOTUSblog, Orlando Sentinel, Sports Network, TheScore.com, WESH, WFTV and WKMG. Coverage for […]
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 ReadingThe Jessie Ball duPont Fund trustees have approved full funding of $100,000 over three years for Stetson’s project: Internship as a High Impact Learning Practice, which will support a new, full-time internship coordinator position. The internship coordinator will help Stetson advance a campus-wide internship program that will significantly impact students’ career decision-making and preparation. The […]
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