Stetson University women’s basketball head coach Lynn Bria proudly announced the signing of three student-athletes to National Letters-of-Intent on Friday. The signees are Keevana Edwards (Atlanta, Ga./Wesleyan School), Lashai Geeter (River Rouge, Mich./Martin Luther King Jr. Senior HS), and Sarah Sagerer (Vocklabruck, Austria/The Rock School). “I am very excited to be adding these extremely talented […]
Continue ReadingFirst Conference Victory – Hatter Ryan Tentler passed for 296 yards and rushed for 108 more to lead Stetson to a 26-13 Homecoming victory over Davidson before an overflow crowd of 6,544 on Saturday at Spec Martin Memorial Stadium. Check out this story and all Hatter sports at GoHatters.com. Photo by David S. Williams. The win […]
Continue ReadingIn 1915, a “chime” of 11 bells was delivered to the front of Elizabeth Hall. However, their arrival was less planned and more coincidence, as a canceled order in Pennsylvania made the set of bells available. Stetson, ever the resourceful university, seized the opportunity to bring the chimes to campus as the perfect addition for […]
Continue ReadingAs a student at Stetson University, the odds of having at least one memorable moment near Holler Fountain in the Palm Court is almost guaranteed. The iconic fountain, once referred to by a past Stetson University president as a “fountain of youth,” has stood indelibly for more than 60 years as a symbol of pride […]
Continue ReadingStetson’s first football pre-game bonfire in over 50 years, “Ignite,” kicks off Homecoming 2013 at 10 p.m., tonight, Monday, Nov. 4! Arrive early to secure your spot and your s’mores for this historic event, featuring the Orlando Magic’s Rhythm and Blue drum line. Before the stack is lit, join the Stetson community in a brief […]
Continue ReadingWhile Stetson has been celebrating Homecoming and helping alums create memories for quite some time, this year the Hatters will have a football game to help cap off the celebration! For anyone who has not yet attended a Stetson football game, a normal Hatter Football game day offers plenty to get excited about. This Hatter […]
Continue ReadingThis year, Homecoming is scheduled during the same weekend as several Veterans’ Day celebrations, so several events are being planned to honor those Veterans’ in attendance, including a large turnout by our very own ROTC alumni. (In a photo where the old meets the new, recent Stetson graduate Walker Hobson ’11, receives his commission. Black […]
Continue ReadingStudent energy injects fresh vigor into the annual Wes Berner Homecoming Golf Classic, using it as a learning experience for sport business students; its revenue will benefit all Stetson athletic programs. A double eagle dose of youthful vigor and fresh ideas is being pumped into a tired homecoming golf tournament this fall to put it […]
Continue ReadingWe are thankful for the continued support from students, faculty, staff and administration as Chartwell’s continues to get settled here at Stetson University. You’ve already noticed many of the biggest differences to Stetson Dining Services, but you probably don’t know why. Earlier this year, Stetson’s contract with Sodexo came under review. Typically, auxiliary service contracts […]
Continue ReadingYOU are invited to be part of the show! Fox-35 News will broadcast its popular morning news show, “Good Day, Orlando!” live from Stetson University’s DeLand campus on Friday, Oct. 18, from 6-10 a.m. The Stetson community is invited to share in the excitement and enjoy new moments of fame in front of the Carlton […]
Continue ReadingComedy Central’s Nick Kroll headlines Homecoming. Stetson University’s Homecoming 2013 will feature stand-up comedian Nick Kroll, Friday, Nov. 8, 8 p.m., in the Edmunds Center, 143 E. Pennsylvania Ave. This show is open to the public. Kroll stars as ‘Ruxin’ on FX’s critically acclaimed series, THE LEAGUE. His Comedy Central Series, KROLL SHOW, which he created and […]
Continue ReadingSeven Stetson University softball student-athletes have been named 2012-13 All-America Scholar-Athletes by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association, it was announced earlier this week. The Hatter honorees were Mallory Brooks (Tampa, Fla.), Jordan Cleghorn, pictured, (Ball Ground, Ga.), Jessica Griffin (Port Saint John, Fla.), Brittany Hawn (Kaneohe, Hawaii), Chrissy Morello (Ormond Beach, Fla.), Chelsea Whalley (Calgary, […]
Continue ReadingFor the second time in less than 24 hours, the Stetson volleyball team triumphed in five sets, posting a 3-2 victory over visiting Jacksonville Saturday afternoon at the Edmunds Center. Pictured right, Kayla Weller celebrates after the Hatters completed a dramatic come-from-behind victory Friday night. Photo courtesy of David S. Williams. For this and all Hatter sports news, […]
Continue ReadingIn a game filled with big plays, it was visiting Birmingham-Southern that made the most of its opportunities to take a 49-34 victory over Stetson in front of a sell-out crowd of 6,104 fans at Spec Martin Memorial Stadium. For this and all Hatter sports news, check out GoHatters.com. Combined, the two teams piled up almost […]
Continue ReadingIn addition to the second home football game this Saturday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m., against Birmingham-Southern, there are many cultural offerings happening in the next few weeks at Stetson’s DeLand campus. Check out the full School of Music concert schedule at www2.stetson.edu/music. This weekend’s theatre production of The Day They Stole All the Colors […]
Continue ReadingThe last time the Stetson football team had an open date, it stretched on for 56 years. Thankfully, it was just a single week off for the 2013 edition of the Hatters as they took a few extra days to assess the state of the reinstated program and also prepare for Saturday’s home tilt against […]
Continue ReadingThis year – a year that has seen significant decline in enrollment at some universities – Stetson University is celebrating the largest undergraduate entering class in its history, at more than 850 full-time, first-time-in-college students after a record 10,500 applications. That’s a 64 percent increase in enrollment over Fall 2009 while also increasing quality markers […]
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 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 […]
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