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The following stories about Stetson University ran in the news this week, June 5-11, 2015: • The feature, “Research shows Public Opinion really does change with the weather,” highlighting the research of Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Jason M. Evans, ran on June 4, in countless news media outlets, including: Tampa Bay Business Journal, South […]
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Continue ReadingThe following stories about Stetson University were in the news this week, May 29-June 4, 2015: • Law Professor Rebecca Morgan was featured in a June 3 special WUSF NPR report on elder justice and consumer protection issues that featured her remarks at the regional White House Conference on Aging. • Law Professor Peter Lake […]
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JAMFest comes to campus with an outdoor screening of Under African Skies, on the Stetson Green, adjacent to the Carlton Union Building, 8 p.m. on Friday, June 19. This 2012 documentary traces the making of Paul Simon’s 1986 album “Graceland,” which was recorded in South Africa and features a number of musicians from that country. […]
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Dr. Bobby Adams, retired professor of Music Education, and former coordinator of Instrumental Music and director of Bands at Stetson University, passed away on Thursday, May 28, at the age of 75. Since he began at Stetson in 1987, Dr. Adams helped build Stetson’s instrumental program and grow the School of Music. With his help, […]
Continue ReadingThe following stories about Stetson University ran in the news media this week, May 22-28, 2015: Professor of Law Peter Lake spoke with The Kansas City Star regarding Title IX questions in the article, “Questions swirl about university’s responsibilities in Missouri speaker-intern scandal.” Professor of Law Charlie Rose was quoted in The Tampa Tribune in the […]
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The recipients of this year’s Stetson Undergraduate Research Experience (S.U.R.E.) grant program have been announced by Associate Professor of History Kimberly Reiter, Ph.D., head of both Stetson’s S.U.R.E. and Showcase programs and recent winner of the John Hague Award for Distinguished Teaching in the Liberal Arts and Sciences. The selected students of this highly competitive program […]
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Stetson University’s Board of Trustees approved more than $35.7 million in capital improvements at its meeting May 14 -15 at the College of Law campus in Gulfport. Most of the funding will be used for projects on the DeLand campus including a Welcome Center funded primarily through private donations, and significant renovation of the Carlton […]
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Each year, the NCAA honors selected Division I sports teams by publicly recognizing their latest multiyear NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR). This announcement is part of the overall Division I academic reform effort and is intended to highlight teams that demonstrate a commitment to academic progress and retention of student-athletes by achieving the top […]
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We listened to your feedback on our mobile-friendly design changes and as a result have tweaked that design to make it easier for you to see more of what you want on the site. This short video will point out the recent changes so that you can continue to enjoy your favorite features of this site.
Continue ReadingThe following stories about Stetson University ran in the news media this week, May 14-21, 2015: • In JCK Magazine, May 14, Stetson’s Family Enterprise Center was featured as one “of the best-known college and university programs offering academic courses on family business.” • In College Candy, Stetson’s Family Enterprise major was featured as number 17 among the “28 […]
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Jess Williams, administrative support coordinator in the School of Business Administration, was surprised by a visit from several colleagues, on Tuesday, May 19, who awarded her with Stetson’s Supervisor of the Year award. Out of the 31 supervisors who were nominated, a committee made up of Tim Stiles, Resche Hines, Colleen Price, Colin MacFarlane, Kevon […]
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The Quality of Service Council annually recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves among the Stetson community in 10 categories. Congratulations to the outstanding Stetson University DeLand campus staff who won this year’s employee recognition awards. This year’s recipients are: Adapter of the Year – A flexible individual who adjusts quickly and readily to […]
Continue ReadingThe following stories about Stetson University ran in the news media this week, May 8-14, 2015: • Stetson University 2015 graduation, Daytona Beach News-Journal, May 9. • Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Bruce Jacob is quoted in the May 10 Ledger article, “Ruling Could Affect Florida Death Row Sentencing.” The news also ran in […]
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Tyson Ritter, All American Rejects’ lead singer, esteemed bass player and actor, spoke to hundreds of Stetson students in mid-April. Students waited over two hours sitting up and down the halls and stairways for the doors of the Stetson Room to open for the chance to find a seat close to the stage. Diehard fans […]
Continue ReadingDuring its 129th Commencement, held May 8 and 9, 2015, Stetson University graduated 720 students; 166 graduate students and 554 undergraduates. At the Undergraduate Awards and Recognition ceremony, and three commencement ceremonies, Stetson University presented several awards honoring outstanding students and exemplary faculty. William Hugh McEniry Award for Excellence in Teaching is considered Stetson’s most prestigious […]
Continue ReadingThe following stories about Stetson University were in the news this week, May 1-7, 2015: • Professor of Law Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote the article, “Like Man Bites Dog”. Professor Torres-Spelliscy’s article was picked up by the May 5 SCOTUSblog and published by Guernica. • Adjunct Law Professor Adam Levine spoke with WMFE Orlando about the […]
Continue ReadingEvery year by May 1, thousands of high school seniors make a decision that will affect the rest of their lives: where they will go to college. Students around the country are making decisions, assessing life goals and weighing options. As Stetson University bids farewell to the 2015 graduating class this weekend, it also is […]
Continue ReadingGeorge Salis, Stetson class of 2015, has won the 2015 Josephine F. Davidson Award for Integrity in Journalism for his writing and reporting, and will receive $500. Kaley Fulton was named runner-up of the award, presented by Stetson University’s journalism program. Salis is a double major in English and psychology, and has contributed to The Reporter, Stetson’s student-run newspaper. He […]
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