Was this decade a huge success? Absolutely. And let us count the ways.
Continue ReadingOn Oct. 25, the Stetson campus celebrated 140 years of the university
Continue ReadingIn 2009, Wendy B. Libby became the ninth president of Stetson, and its first female president
Continue ReadingBy 1993, H. Douglas Lee was well established as Stetson’s leader both on campus and in the community — and growth followed
Continue ReadingH. Douglas Lee began a 22-year presidency in 1987
Continue ReadingStetson experienced significant advancement, first under President John E. Johns (1969-1976) and then Pope Duncan (1977-1987)
Continue ReadingThree presidents marked the decade, and each put his stamp on the campus, both in physical growth and in strategic direction
Continue ReadingStetson finds its physical footing with new residence halls and a geographic move, while the campus also witnesses social expansion
Continue ReadingEnrollment growth, physical expansion and an iconic fountain highlight a decade of presidential distinction
Continue ReadingIn 1936, Stetson establishes Florida’s first collegiate school of music
Continue ReadingBig-time football, the promise of philanthropy, a lasting president and high drama mark the decade
Continue ReadingStetson serendipity turned into big history, and a pandemic arrived long before COVID-19
Continue ReadingPop quiz: What do Palm Court, Sampson Hall, the President’s House and Conrad Hall have in common? And, for good measure, add a College of Law “first” and a bygone gymnasium into that equation, too
Continue ReadingThe 1902 construction of what is now called Flagler Hall is among the early highlights marking the university’s long, rich history
Continue ReadingThis fall, get ready for a semester-filled celebration of 140 years of Stetson University
Continue ReadingThis aerial painting of the John B. Stetson University campus was created by W. A. Sharp, head of the art department, in 1900. The painting, looking northeast, was part of a joint Stetson University/City of DeLand exhibit at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Charleston, South Carolina. Stetson University celebrates its 140th anniversary this […]
Continue ReadingAs a reminder of this year’s 140th anniversary, this collage of early campus buildings was given as a Stetson Presentation Day souvenir in 1900. Buildings include DeLand Hall, Elizabeth Hall, the Elizabeth Hall Chapel, Sampson Hall and Stetson Hall.
Continue ReadingEditor’s note: For comprehensive information about the history of Stetson University, go here. Did you know? Really, did you know? Here’s a brief collection of miscellaneous facts through the decades that might surprise you: 1880s 1887: The Stetson Reporter, Florida’s first college newspaper, is published for the first time. 1890s 1894: Stetson played its first football game — […]
Continue ReadingA yearlong celebration will culminate at Homecoming, Oct. 20-22. Stay tuned for details about the celebration plans
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