Stetson University In the News

Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2013

Top Stories

• Stetson President Wendy Libby offers her perspective on access to and affordability of higher education in a Huffington Post op-ed.
• As one of 228 signers of a letter to the American Psychological Association regarding a resolution on violence in media, Chris Ferguson, associate professor and chair of psychology, offers his opinion in Forbes. Ferguson further explains the issues in his op-ed featured in the Huffington Post.
• The Christian Science Monitor and Yahoo! News quote Law Professor Louis Virelli in the Oct. 2 story, "California outlaws 'revenge porn.' Not everyone thinks that's a good idea."
• Chris Colwell, professor of education and director of undergraduate teacher education, provides his opinion on high school standardized testing and the Common Core State Standards in the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
• Law Dean Christopher Pietruszkiewicz is quoted in the Sept. 27 Sunshine State News article, "Stetson Leads Florida Bar Exam Pass Rates, Others Trail Behind." The News also ran in the Daily Business Review in Miami.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy is cited in SCOTUSblog's Sept. 27, roundup regarding looking ahead at oral arguments in McCutcheon v. FEC.

Other Stories in the News

• Alicia Schultheis, professor of biology, is quoted in the Daytona Beach News Journal about the implementation of new learning technology in the biology department of Stetson University.
• With the appeal of the Stand Your Ground Law regarding Marissa Alexander's trial, Joe Bodiford, adjunct professor of law, provides his opinion in the Florida Times Union.
• Kevin Kearny, an award-winning guest director for Stetson University's Theater Arts Program, comments in the West Volusia Beacon about the upcoming show titled "An Evening of Improv".
• In light of a recent car accident that resulted in a pedestrian's death, David Tirella, adjunct professor of law, offers his opinion on the new texting law and more in the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
• In regards to a state attorney refusing testimony, Charles Rose, professor of law, offers his opinion in The Ledger.
• According to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, T. Wayne Bailey, professor of political science, marks fifty years teaching at Stetson University.
• In The Daily Princetonian, Professor of law Peter F. Lake offers his opinion on a new book, written by Randall Kennedy, exploring affirmative action as "positive" discrimination.
• Law Professor Peter Lake spoke with the Sept. 29 Daily Princetonian for the article, "Kennedy '77 discusses benefits of "positive discrimination in new book on affirmative action."
• The Oct. 2 Pinellas County Schools Newsroom reports that Stetson and the Pinellas Education Foundation are partnering so that "Students learn about U.S. Constitution at new Finance Park exhibit."
• Law Professor Charles Rose spoke with the Sept. 30 Ledger for the story, "Impact of State Attorney's 'Death Letter' Characterized as Irrevocable."
• Law Visiting Professor Rachel VanLandingham is quoted in the Sept. 26 Politico article, "Chuck Hagel's sexual assault panel may be too late."
• Adjunct Law Professor David Tirella spoke with the News-Journal for the Sept. 30 story, "Family of Port Orange woman killed in crash upset driver only gets ticket."
• Adjunct Law Professor Joseph Bodiford spoke with the Times-Union for the Sept. 27 story, "Appeals court orders new trial for Jacksonville's Marissa Alexander in case attracting 'Stand Your Ground' attention."

Alumni in the News

• Pam Stewart, newly appointed education commissioner of Florida, discusses the Common Core State Standards and other problems of public education, according to Ocala.com.
• Bartow Attorney Don Wilson is featured in the Monday Profile of the News Chief and The Ledger.
• Attorney Blake P. Hampton joined the law firm of Sheppard, Brett, Stewart, Hersch, Kinsey & Hill, P.A., according to PRLog and Naples News.
• According to TC Palm, Bobbie Baugh displayed her king grasshopper quilt along with other art at the juried art show of Elliot Museum and Arts Council.
• James Sheehan, author of The Alligator Man, begins his book tour next year, according to TLC.
• Law alumnus Jean Pierre Espinoza is featured in the Oct. 2 Ledger article, "Lakeland Lawyer Offers a Last Hope for Residents Facing Deportation." Law Professor Catherine Cameron is also quoted regarding he former student.
• Law alumnus Alain Rivas is mentioned in the Oct. 1 Watchlist News article, "Skubiak & Rivas, P.A. Reports on Newly Created Statute 316.305 Pertaining to Florida's Texting and Driving Law That Takes Effect October 1, 2013."
• According to the Oct. 1 Naples News, Law alumnus and attorney Blake P. Hampton has joined the law firm of Sheppard, Brett, Stewart, Hersch, Kinsey & Hill, P.A. as an associate of the firm. The Sept. 30 PRLog also mentions the news.
• The Oct. 3 WatchList News announced the addition of Law alumnus Brett H. Sifrit as a new associate attorney at Farr Law Firm.
• Law alumnus Stephen Page has joined Gunster's business litigation team as a shareholder out of the Stuart and West Palm Beach offices, according to a firm announcement.

Sept. 20-26,2013

Top Stories

• Christopher J. Ferguson, associate professor and chair of psychology, provided his perspective on the link between video games and mass shootings in an op-ed featured in CNN. Mentions and links to the op-ed appear in The Escapist, and Game Politics. Ferguson also appeared on the CHED Morning News radio show to speak about his research and perspective regarding video games and violence.
• Lou Virelli, professor of law, was interviewed about the proposed California law against paparazzi taking photos of celebrity children, according to The Christian Science Monitor, Yahoo! News and other media outlets
• Stetson President Wendy Libby's blog post about college enrollment is featured in the Huffington Post. Greg McCann, professor and director of the Family Enterprise Center, also had a blog post on character in business published on Huffington Post.
• Alan Green, professor of economics, provides his perspective on the Affordable Care Act in an op-ed for the Tampa Bay Times.

Other Stories in the News

• Christopher Pietruszkiewicz, dean of the College of Law, and alumna Judge Pamela Campbell spoke with the Tampa Bay Times about the new Constitution Hall for middle school students at the Stavros Institute in Largo for the Sept. 19 story, "'Constitution Hall' aims to teach students about government."
• Mark Powell, assistant professor of English, is quoted in Hometown News on self-publishing.
• A cutting-edge classroom/learning environment called SCALE-UP has been implemented at Stetson with the help of Alicia Schultheis, professor of biology, according to West Volusia Beacon.
• Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, professor of law, wrote an opinion article for the Sept. 20 Slate, "Conflict minerals from the Congo: Is your cellphone made with them?" The article is quoted in the Thinking Africa Resource Centre. Torres-Spelliscy is quoted in the Sept. 21 Boston.com article, "The meaning of a five dollar dress." Torres-Spelliscy's article, "Justices Should Think of Quarter Pounders in Latest Money in Politics Case," ran in the Sept. 25 Bill Moyers' blog, What Matters Today.
• Ellen Podgor, professor of law, is quoted in the Sept. 23 Main Justice article, "U.S. Attorney Spars with Professor Over Recidivism for White v. Blue-Collar Defendants."
• Royal Gardner, professor of law, is quoted in the Sept. 24 Florida Trend article, "A 20-year legal battle over a water management district's condition for development is over -sort of."
• John Sheehy, career development coordinator and advisor, helped raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through a ride relay, according to the Daytona News Beach Journal.
• Julia Schmitt, associate professor of theater arts and play director, is quoted about a children's play titled "The Day They Stole All the Colors," performed by Stetson's Theater Arts Program, in the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
• Stephen Robinson, professor of music, celebrated his 30 anniversary at Stetson with a concert, playing with colleague Boyd Jones, according to Hometown News.
• Wendy Libby, Stetson president, Roger Hughes, head football coach, and former Stetson football alumni were quoted about the return of football to Stetson, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
• Richard Copeland, professor of business, plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa with his daughter, according to Orlando Sentinel and West Volusia Beacon.
• The Bar Professors' Blog ran news of Stetson's July bar passage rate ranking number one in the state.
• James Fox, professor of law, spoke with WFSU Radio for the Sept. 19 story, "ACLU Says Taking Drivers Licenses from Poor Criminals is Discrimination." The interview also aired on WJCT.
• The Sept. 22 Ocala Star-Banner features an interview with Judith Scully, professor of law, for the article, "Diversity on the bench."
• Dr. Jay Wolfson, law adjunct and University of South Florida distinguished service professor of public health and medicine, appeared as a healthcare expert on the Sept. 23 10 News.

Alumni in the News

• Bonnie Foreman and Jim Martin are mentioned in the Tampa Bay Times for collaborating with the Stavros Institute to create an interactive display on the workings of government called Constitution Hall.
• Multiple media outlets, including the Sept. 21 CBS Miami, ran news of former Congressman Clay Shaw's death.
• Tibby Delujio seeks third term in the District 5 Sandy Springs City Council for the Nov. 5 nonpartisan election, according to Neighbor Newspapers.
• Sarah Sams is now a sales agent for the Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Reality, according to The Tribune and Nassau Guardian.
• Russell Schropp was awarded Volunteer of the Year by Florida EDC, according to Watchlist News.

Sept. 13-19, 2013

Top Stories

• Christopher J. Ferguson, associate professor and department chair of psychology, provided perspective Sept. 17 on mass shootings after 34-year-old Aaron Alexis, an avid video gamer, was accused of the Navy Yard shooting, in his article published in Time Ideas, Game Zone, U.S. News & World Report
• Law Professor Mark Bauer spoke with the Sept. 19 Wall Street Journal MarketWatch for the Sept. 19 article, "Why United honored accidental free flights."
• Andy Dehnart, visiting professor of journalism, is quoted in a Sept. 17 Tampa Bay Times article about reality TV shows and the new season of Survivor.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy's article, "Severability & Electoral Silver Linings after Shelby, Citizens United, and Bennett," was cited in the Sept. 17 Legal Theory Blog.
• Stetson was featured, along with Mercer, in an article on Pioneer Football League startup programs. Sept. 18 news coverage included: fox30jax.com, Sports Network, WETM-TV, KGET-TV, WMAZ, WLTX-TV, WTSP-TV, WUSA-TV, KTHV-TV, WSYR-TV, WXXA-TV, KGPE-TV, TickerTech.com and more than a dozen other outlets throughout the country.
• The Sept. 13 Tampa Bay Times reported that Law Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Bruce Jacob was the guest speaker at a St. Leo University program about Constitution Day 2013 Gideon v. Wainwright.

Other Stories in the News

• Law Professor Stephanie Vaughan is included in a cover photo on the International Trade and Business Law Review "Festschrift for Bruno Zeller."
• Stephen John Ellis, assistant professor of digital arts, has two digital art pieces featured at the New Blood/New Media digital exhibition at FGCU, according to Examiner.com on Sept. 15.
• Law Adjunct Professor Adam Tebrugge writes in the Sept. 17 Tebrugge Legal Blog about restoring sanity to the criminal justice system and why he chose a career in law.
• According to the Sept. 16 UDaily, former Stetson Law Professor Charles Elson was recently named in the National Association of Corporate Directors seventh annual Directorship 100 list, a who's who of the most influential corporate directors and corporate governance professionals in the nation.
• Freshman Ryan Gildea was featured in a Sept. 18 Daytona Beach News Journal article discussing why he decided to join Stetson's football team when he had other options.

Alumni in the News

• Pam Stewart has been named Florida's new Education Commissioner, according to WCTV-TV and Tampa Tribune.
• Stetson-trained artist Catherine Haynes Stockwell created over 5,000 paintings and some will be displayed at the Lake Eustis Museum of Art beginning Friday, according to the Orlando Sentinel and Winter Park-Maitland Observer.
• According to the Sept. 16 CityBizList, Law alumna Sara Klco has joined Broad and Cassel's Miami office as an associate in the commercial litigation practice group.
• The Sept. 13 Tampa Bay Times reports that Law alumna Lauralee Westine has been appointed to the board of trustees of St. Petersburg College.
• The Sept. 13 Review Seeker reports that Law alumnus Philip E. DeBerard, IV is following in his father's footsteps and is the most recent addition to the law firm of Philip DeBerard, Injury Attorney.
• Thomas A. McKinley is now vice president of commerical loans at Citizens National Bank, featured in Petoskey News-Review.

Sept. 6-12, 2013

Top Stories

• Former Florida Congressman E. Clay Shaw, Jr., passed away at 74 years old after undergoing cancer treatment, according to the Washington Post on Sept. 11. Shaw received a bachelor's degree from Stetson in 1961, and his law degree from Stetson in 1966. Additional coverage: Orlando Sentinel, Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel, KSL - TV, KSAT - TV, Denver Post, Markets.financialcontent.com, Bradenton Herald, WTVJ-TV, WNYT-TV, Bay News 9, Kansas City Star, KOB-TV, St. Paul Pioneer Press, ABC News, Naples Daily News, CBS Miami, Boston.com, WHEC-TV, News 12 New Jersey, WINK-TV, Seattle Times, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Beaumont Enterprise, MyNorthwest.com, KGW-TV, News 12 The Bronx, KTVB-TV, Houston Chronicle, Chicago Sun-Times, KREM-TV, WTSP-TV, San Francisco Chronicle and dozens of other outlets throughout the country.
• U.S. News & World Report's annual college rankings were released on Tuesday, Sept. 10, placing Stetson at number five (out of 92) on the list of Best Regional Universities in the South. Additional coverage: WBZT-AM, Orlando Sentinel, WJNO-AM, Tampa Bay Times, Sunshine State News, Charlotte Observer.
• Chris Ferguson, professor of psychology at Stetson, co-authored research on violence and video games that was credited in an NBCNews.com article: "Call of Duty' maker gears up against 'violent video games' bill."
• Law Professor Peter Lake is quoted in the Sept. 11 Chronicle of Higher Education article, "3 Accused of Sexual Misconduct Say Colleges Acted Hastily and Assumed Guilt." Lake is quoted in the Sept. 6 Inside Higher Ed article, "Campus Safety Clearinghouse." Lake is also quoted in the Yale Daily News article, "Shaping a Drinking Culture on Yale's Campus."

Other Stories in the News

• Law Professor Peter Fitzgerald is quoted in the Sept. 6 News Talk Florida radio report, "How Non GMA Activists Have Mischaracterized The EU Trade Partnership."
• The Daytona Beach News-Journal mentioned Stetson and the newly renovated Spec Martin Memorial Stadium in a Sept. 10 article about Deltona officials considering construction of a new sports stadium.
• News of Tampa Bay Children's Chorus participating in a combined performance with the Stetson University Concert Choir was published in the Sept. 10 Tampa Tribune.
• The American published an article Sept. 11 on the single-sex education debate, acknowledging researchers at Stetson who studied and compared single-sex and co-ed classes in Florida elementary schools.
• Law Professor Susan Rozelle is quoted in the Sept. 7 Ledger article, "7 Years Later, Victim Still Awaiting Closure." The article also ran in the News-Chief.
• Stetson was mentioned in a Sept. 11 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal regarding activities in remembrance of 9/11.
• Law Professor Luz Nagle joined a panel at Bay News 9 on Sept. 11 discussing the conflict in Syria and President Obama's speech to the nation.

Alumni in the News

• Amy Creech-Gionis, D.D.S., is featured in Healthcare Global as well as Digital Journal addressing the improved dental services through sedation dentistry.
• According to the Sept. 10 Tampa Bay Times, Law alumnus John Grandoff III has been appointed to the Tampa Port Authority board.
• Law alumna Bonnie Polk was elected vice chairwoman of the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 12th Circuit, according to the Sept. 9 Herald Tribune.
• According to the Sept. 7 Exec Digital, Law alumnus, Farr Law Firm president and managing partner David A. Holmes was recently accepted to Leadership Florida's Class XXXII.
• According to the Sept. 6 Daily Commercial, Law alumnus and assistant state attorney Bill Gross has announced his retirement in December.
• The Sept. 7 Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that Michael D. Chiumento is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Chiumento Selis Dwyer.

Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2013

Top Stories

• Chris Ferguson, associate professor of psychology, has published new research in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence on the effect of violent video games on children. Ferguson co-authored an article on the subject for the Orlando Sentinel on Sept. 5. The research, which shows that the games do not impact a child's propensity for violence, has been reported in dozens of media outlets and blogs including National Geographic Online and Daily Rx.
• Bruce Jacob, Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law, is quoted in the Aug. 29 Associated Press article, "Polk group claims deputies spied on meeting." The article also ran in dozens of media outlets including the SFGate and Miami Herald.
• Law Professor Jason Bent is quoted in the Sept. 2 CNBC article, "Part-time jobs: Dramatic shift in who is underemployed." The article appeared in national/international media including Money News and in MSN Canada.
• Stetson's first football game in 57 years is one for the history books now, but it created a lot of media buzz as a weather delay caused the game to be played over two days. Coverage included: Associated Press, Yahoo! Sports, Yahoo! News, WCBS-AM, NBC Nightly News Online, Opposing Views, Orlando Sentinel, Sun-Sentinel, Daytona Beach News-Journal, WKMG-TV, Central Florida News 13, WESH-TV, WOFL-TV, WFTV-TV, Bay News 9, Hometown News, West Volusia Beacon, Salinas Californian, Big News Network, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Lexington Dispatch, AllVoices, Idaho Statesman, Charlotte Observer, Gainesville Sun, Courier-Post, The Tim Brando Show, and dozens of other media outlets.

Other Stories in the News

• Law Adjunct Professor Joseph Bodiford is quoted in the Aug. 31 Tampa Tribune article, "DUI manslaughter case proceeding, but slowly." Professor Bodiford also appeared in a story about this case airing on the Sept. 4 Newschannel 8 evening report.
• An article on MentalFloss.com mentions Stetson's Family Enterprise major as "one your college probably didn't offer."
• According to the Sept. 3 PRLog, Stetson Law students Sara Calabrese and Dena Daniels were honored by the Sarasota County Bar Association.
• In a Sept. 3 Daytona Beach News-Journal article Stetson's first football game in 57 years is credited (along with other events) for giving local hoteliers a boost during the Labor Day holiday weekend.
• A Sept. 3 article in Advantage Business Magazine mentions that Stetson is 21 on a list of Florida colleges ranked by ROI.
• The West Volusia Beacon reported on Sept. 4 that Stetson is planning a Sept. 11 day of service.

Alumni in the News

• Law alumnus William Walter "Bill" Byrd passed away on Sept. 1, according to ABC Action News. Services are Sept. 7.
• The Sept. 2 All Voices features Law alumna Catherine W. Real.

August 23-29, 2013

Top Stories

• The Daytona Beach News-Journal ran a front-page, above-the-fold interview with Wendy Libby discussing football at Stetson and what it means for DeLand. The same paper ran an op-ed by Butch Paul, chair of Stetson University Board of Trustees, entitled "Stetson's football program is all about teamwork." On Aug. 25, the paper published a 24-page guide to Stetson football as a special section.
• Law Professor Ellen Podgor is quoted in the Aug. 27 CNBC article, "Is Raj Rajaratnam really living like a prison king?"
• Chris Ferguson, chair of the psychology department at Stetson, was quoted in an Aug. 25 article on TheAdvocate.com about the effect playing violent video games has on children. Ferguson recently published research on the subject in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence. Additional coverage on the research: EurekAlert!, Algorithmica, MedicalXpress.com, Science Newsline, RedOrbit, Kenya Star, Mail Online UK, and others.
• In addition, Chris Ferguson, chair of the psychology department at Stetson, wrote an op-ed for CNN about recent controversy over Miley Cyrus' performance at MTV's Video Music Awards. Additional coverage: Albuquerque Express, Big News Network, CNNMoney.com, North Korea Times, Kenya Star, The Sydney News, Phillipine Times, Argentina Star, Kyrgyzstan News, Cambodian Times, and many other media outlets.
• Forward Florida's September issue includes an article about Stetson's teamwork with DeLand to bring football back to the university.
• WRDQ, Bay News 9, Central Florida News 13 and WFTV aired stories on Stetson's new lightning protection equipment on Aug. 23 and 24. Additional coverage: Daytona Beach News-Journal, Big News Network, West Volusia Beacon.
• The Daytona Beach News-Journal's Aug. 24 article about banning smoking on beaches in Volusia and Flagler counties mentioned a similar ban instituted by universities such as Stetson. The article was picked up by dozens of media outlets throughout the country including: Miami Herald, Kansas City Star, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Bellingham Herald, Anchorage Daily News, CareerBuilder.com, Lexington Herald Leader, Fort Worth Star Telegram, Idaho Statesman, Lexington Herald Leader, and many other outlets.

Other Stories in the News

• Law Associate Dean Theresa Radwan spoke with the Tampa Bay Times for a Aug. 28 story about Channelside Tampa and bankruptcy.
• Law Professor Kate Bohl was interviewed for a Aug. 23 WFSU radio program about the DCF and child advocacy.
• Stetson was mentioned in an Aug. 22 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal about upgrades to Spec Martin Memorial Stadium. The same paper also covered the ribbon cutting ceremony at the stadium on Aug. 24.
• According to the Aug. 26 CNBC and other news outlets, Stetson Law is participating in the annual National Civil Trial Competition on Nov. 8-10.
• Stetson appeared in a Daytona Beach News-Journal article Aug. 25 regarding area universities starting their fall semesters.
• According to the Aug. 27 Northwest Guardian, Law student Tiana Brockway-Horne received a scholarship from the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) Scholarship Fund, Aug. 8.
• Forward Florida magazine's September issue covered research done by Stetson student Kate MacFarlane on the benefits of investment in communication technology by developing nations.
• According to the Aug. 26 Elder Law Prof Blog, Stetson is hiring law faculty.
• Stetson's Nina B. Hollis Institute was mentioned in an Aug. 24 article in the Bradenton Herald on the opening of an all-boys school in Manatee County.
• According to the Aug. 24 St. Pete News Feed, on Sept. 7, the Emerson Forum (www.emersonforum.org) is presenting a program that honors pets at Stetson Law in Tampa.
• According to the Aug. 23 Bay News 9 and Aug. 22 Tampa Bay Times, Stetson Law is getting safer crosswalks as part of an effort to improve pedestrian crossing on Gulfport Blvd.
• Judge William Fuente, Law adjunct professor, is mentioned regarding high-profile criminal cases on the August Central Law BlogSpot.

Alumni in the News

• According to the Aug. 26 Traders Huddle, International Business Times and other news outlets, Law alumnus Chad Strickland has joined the Warrick Dunn Charities board of directors.
• Ian Franklin is now manager of inside sales and business development for Professional Aircraft Accessories, according to AviationPros.com on Aug. 27.
• According to the Aug. 24 Consumer Electronics Net, Law alumnus Alain Rivas announced the addition of a new associate
• Kathy Lopez has joined Augusta Health Family Practice in Verona, Ga., reports the Augusta Free Press on Aug. 28.
• The Aug. 22 Pensacola News Journal included a feature on Law alumna Jessica Jo Lyublanovits, clerk of court for the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Florida.

August 16-22, 2013

Top Stories

• Stetson's record-setting enrollment, which prompted the use of the Clarion Hotel to house students, made news Aug. 16 on WESH-TV and Aug. 19 in USA Today. Additional coverage: Associated Press, Miami Herald, WFTV-TV, Central Florida News 13, Bay News 9, WRDQ-TV, WBBH-TV, WINK-TV, WKMG-TV, Bradenton Herald, Florida Higher Education Spectator, Miami Newsday, Erie Times-News, The Ledger and other outlets throughout the country.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy's latest co-authored report is referenced in the Aug. 19 SCOTUSblog, "Symposium: Voters and contributors."
• Ben Goss, associate professor of Sport Management at Stetson, published an article in the Orlando Sentinel on Aug. 17, on the benefits of a soccer-centric stadium in Kansas City, and how those benefits could be realized in Orlando.
• A round up of the Pioneer Football League teams, including Stetson, previewed team standouts, rankings, and an outlook for the season that was covered by KOKI-TV, KUSA-TV, WLTX-TV, WGRZ-TV, and dozens of other stations throughout the country. The upcoming launch of Stetson football received significant coverage on Aug. 20 from WRDQ-TV, WESH-TV, WBBH-TV, WZVN-TV.
• Law Professor Charles Rose was interviewed about the Fort Hood gunman for a story on Fox News Radio that aired on WLFA on Aug. 21.
• A profile feature of Chris Johnson appeared on Major League Baseball's website on Aug. 20, and was picked up by other MLB team websites. The profile mentions that Johnson, who is leading the National League in batting, graduated from Stetson. In addition, a New York Times sports writer did an article on Johnson's success on Aug. 17, which also mentioned Stetson.

Other Stories in the News

• Law Adjunct Professor and alumnus Joe Bodiford spoke with AM820 radio live on Aug. 20 regarding the mistrial in the Richard McTear murder trial.
• Law Professor Kate Bohl spoke with the Herald-Tribune for the Aug. 16 story, "Frazier case sets statewide precedent under new law."
• Stetson's Corey Williams was mentioned in a round-up of new head coaches in NCAA Division I athletics, Aug. 21 on Sports Network. Additional coverage: TheScore.com, KHSL-TV, KJTV-TV, WXXA-TV, Fox30 Jax, and dozens of other outlets throughout the country.
• According to the Aug. 21 Faculty Lounge, Stetson Law is hiring a full-time director of its Veterans Advocacy Clinic, a litigator/teacher/coach to lead its award-winning trial advocacy program, and a Bruce R. Jacob Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) for Fall 2014 through Spring 2016.
• Stetson was mentioned in a Daytona Beach News-Journal article on Aug. 18 as a university that will be implementing a tobacco-free policy on campus.
• An Aug 20 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal mentions Stetson in relation to the grand opening of Spec Martin Stadium. Additional coverage: WFTV-TV, Florida Higher Education Spectator.
• An announcement about Stetson's annual, free "Friends of Music" concert - held to ring in the new school year - ran in the Aug. 20 Daytona Beach News-Journal. Additional coverage: Florida Higher Education Spectator.
• Stetson was included in a WBBH-TV news report about a car crash that killed a Stetson student Aug. 20.
• In an Aug. 17 Daytona Beach News-Journal article Stetson was mentioned when the DeLand City Commission gave approval for the university to raze four houses on the edge of campus to make space for additional parking.

Alumni in the News

• According to the Aug. 21 Exec Digital, Farr Law firm attorney and Law alumnus David A. Holmes recently received accreditation from the Department of Veterans Affairs to prepare, present and prosecute veterans' benefit claims.
• According to the Aug. 15 Florida Bar News "News & Notes," Law alumna Brittany Maxey of Maxey Law Offices has become president of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers.

August 9-15, 2013

Top Stories

• Stetson's 3+3 program with the University of South Florida is mentioned in the Aug. 12 National Law Journal article, "These students are on the six-year plan."
• Law Professor Ellen Podgor's White Collar Crime Prof Blog is required skimming, according to the Aug. 13 Columbia Journalism Review.
• Law Professor Louis Virelli spoke with Congressional Quarterly for the Aug. 8 story, "Constitutional Questions Hang Over Supreme Court Ethics Legislation."
• Stetson housing students at the Clarion is the topic on an Aug. 12 article in the West Volusia Beacon. The article mentions that Stetson also purchased University Inn (now University Hall) and has been very successful at recruiting students.

Other Stories in the News

• Football continues to be a hot topic for Stetson with several articles showing up this week. ClickOrlando.com ran a brief article on Aug. 8 about Stetson's first football game since 1956. Additional coverage: WKMG-TV, Florida Higher Education Spectator. WFTV aired a story on Aug. 13 about Stetson and Florida Tech adding football programs this year. The story included video of a Stetson football practice and a short interview with head coach Roger Hughes. A weekend Stetson football scrimmage at the Athletic Training Center was the topic of an Aug. 10 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal. In an Aug. 11 article, the Tampa Bay Times reported that Stetson football is auctioning off the right to call the first play at its first game in 57 years. Minimum bid is $500 and proceeds go to the football program.
• Stetson was mentioned in an Aug. 14 Sacramento Bee story about father-son baseball duos. Chris Johnson (Atlanta Braves) a graduate of Stetson and his father, a baseball coach, were included in the article. Johnson is leading the National League in hitting with a .339 batting average. Additional coverage: News-Tribune, Centre Daily Times, The State, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Fresno Bee, Merced Sun-Star, The Telegraph, Modesto Bee, The Olympian, and dozens of other news outlets throughout the country.
• Adjunct Law Professor and Law alumnus Jeff Brown spoke with the Tampa Bay Times for the Aug. 12 story, "Holder's mandate makes Tampa Bay prosecutors rethink drug cases."
• Stetson Lifelong Learning was the focus of an Aug. 9 article in the Clermont News-Leader. The article details upcoming seminars in the fall program.
• Adjunct Law Professor and Law alumnus Joseph Bodiford is quoted in the Aug. 11 Tampa Bay Times article, "St. Petersburg woman fights again to keep father's killers in prison."
• John Jett, professor of biology, was interviewed on the radio show Intersection about his appearance in the film Blackfish. The show aired on WMFE Aug. 14 and WUCF-TV Online.
• Stetson was included in an article on DustTracks.com regarding a non-native gecko spotted in Volusia County. The gecko was identified by Peter May, Stetson biology professor.
• In an Aug. 12 article in the West Volusia Beacon regarding an upcoming speaking engagement by Volusia County's Teacher of the Year, two local elementary schools were named as development schools that are associated with Stetson's teacher education program.
• The Florida State League and the Miami Marlins have awarded Stetson student Katie DiGirolamo a scholarship for her senior year, according to the Aug. 14 OurSportsCentral.com. DiGirolamo majors in business administration and minors in sports business, and is a member of the sand volleyball team.
• Law students Sara Calabrese and Dena Daniels, interns at Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni & Walsh, were honored with a scholarship by the Sarasota County Bar Association's Diversity Committee, according to the Aug. 14 Equities.com.
• Adjunct Law Professor Robert E. Bugg died on Aug. 9, according to the ABC Action News memorial page. Memorial services are Aug. 17 in Seminole.

Alumni in the News

• Drew Christopher, a psychological science professor at Albion College, has been grated the 2013 Robert S. Daniel Teaching Excellence Award from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, part of the American Psychological Association, according to MLive.com, Aug. 14.
• Law alumnus, Stetson Law Review benefactor, overseer and Hall of Fame inductee J. Ben Watkins died Aug. 10, according to the Apalach Times.
• Law alumnus Clay Shaw is quoted in an Aug. 11 Sun-Sentinel article about the state of Congress.
• According to the Aug. 16 Biz Wire Express, the law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. announced that Law alumnus John Miller has been appointed to serve on the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools board of directors.
• According to the Aug. 14 Fresh News, USForex announced the addition of Law alumnus Tim Richey as risk and compliance manager.

August 2-8, 2013

Top Stories

• Economic Development Quarterly, published by the Volusia County Economic Development Division, featured the return of Stetson football on the cover of its third quarter edition.
• Other coverage of Stetson football: Stetson was featured in an article about the economic impact of football on DeLand and other municipalities, Aug. 1 in the West Volusia Beacon. Other Stetson football coverage included a recap of the PFL coaches teleconference in the Daytona Beach News-Journal, and an article on things to remember about Stetson football in the same paper; a player profile in The Ledger; the arrival of players on campus in Florida Higher Education Spectator, and WESH-TV; DeLand preparing for the return of Stetson football on Central Florida News 13, Bay News 9; other college teams preparing to play Stetson in the Courier-Post and The Ledger; and Stetson auctioning the first play call in the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
• The Aug. 4 Orlando Sentinel ran an interview with John Jett regarding his participation in the film "Blackfish." Additional coverage: The Morning Call, WSBT-TV.
• Law Professor Peter Lake spoke with the Associated Press for an Aug. 4 article about a Montana law impeding schools from sharing data. That article was picked up by dozens of news outlets throughout the country.
• Stetson is expecting a record enrollment this fall, according to an Aug. 3 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal. The article quotes enrollment vice president Joel Bauman as saying that enhancements to facilities as well as football and women's lacrosse contributed to the increase.
• About.com reports on Aug. 6 that more than one-third of Stetson applicants will not be admitted while successful applicants tend to have solid SAT or ACT scores and a strong academic record. The site goes on to say that admission officials at Stetson also look at the rigor of high school academics, meaningful involvement in extracurricular activities and letters of recommendation.
• Law Professor Charles Rose's interview with Fox News radio about the Fort Hood court martial ran in media outlets throughout the country on Aug. 6 including WTAQ, KLBJ, WTAM and WGMD.

Other Stories in the News

• A Daytona Beach News-Journal story Aug. 5, on a new $30 million student housing project for Daytona Beach-area colleges mentions Stetson as one of the colleges that the apartment-like living will benefit. The 240 apartments will be north of Volusia Mall at the corner of Jimmy Ann Drive and Dunn Avenue.
• The SunSentinel included Stetson in a round up of colleges that plan to ban tobacco products on campus.
• Hari Pulapaka, owner and chef at Cress in DeLand, and a professor at Stetson, was featured in a blog post about sustainability in the kitchen on ChefsCollaborative.org.
• DeLand city commissioners approved the demolition of four buildings around Stetson University campus to make room for student parking, according to a Daytona Beach News-Journal on Aug. 5. Additional coverage: Florida Higher Education Spectator.
• Stetson was mentioned on ESPN Aug. 3 during a broadcast of Atlanta Braves baseball game. The Braves' third baseman, Chris Johnson, is a Stetson alumnus.
• Rosalie Carpenter's new position as dean of students was covered in the Daytona Beach News-Journal, Aug. 4.
• The Aug. 7 CrimProf Blog features Visiting Professor Rachel VanLandingham's new article, "Acoustic Separation in Military Justice: Filling the Decision Rule Vacuum with Ethical Standards" on ethical standards and military justice.
• Law Adjunct Professor and alumnus Adam Levine was interviewed by Fox13 for a piece on hospital costs that aired on Aug. 5.
• Stetson student Alexa Beauregard is featured in a Meriden Patch article where she states that she will pursue her dream of becoming a country music singer after finishing school at Stetson. Additional coverage: The Record-Journal.
• Stetson was mentioned in the Charleston Gazette for signing Lynn Bria to a four-year contract extension to coach women's basketball.
• According to the Aug. 1 Adams and Reese, Adjunct Professor Jim Dickson achieved Board Certification in Construction Law from The Florida Bar.

Alumni in the News

• Rebekah Maul will be the new pastor at Wake Forest Presbyterian Church beginning Aug. 19, according to the Wake Forest Weekly.
• Col. Todd A. Heussner is the commander of the 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, according to Cnet.com on Aug. 3.
• Bill Peck is beginning his 63rd year as a football coach according to an Orlando Sentinel article on Aug. 6. The assistant coach at Mount Dora High School played football for Stetson and graduated in 1951.
• On Aug. 6 Bay News 9 ran a story about St. Petersburg mayoral candidates, including Law alumnus Rick Kriseman.
• The Aug. 8 Daily Tribune News features Law alumnus and Bartow County Superior Court Judge Carey Nelson.
• The Aug. 2 News-Press mentions that Florida state representative and Law alumna Kathleen Passidomo is running for leadership in Marco Island.

July 26-August 1, 2013

Top Stories

• Stetson is expected to ban tobacco products on campus in 2014, according to a July 29 article on WKMG-TV. Additional coverage: Daytona Beach News-Journal, Florida Higher Education Spectator, WFTV-T, WRDQ-TV, University Business.
• Preparations for the return of Hatter football were covered by the Daytona Beach News Journal, Aug. 1. That paper also interviewed Coach Roger Hughes on July 31, and published results of the Pioneer Football League's preseason coaches poll, July 30.
• Law Professor Lance Long's co-authored study on the impact of argumentative language before the Supreme Court continues to be mentioned around the country, most recently in the July 31 Daily Herald and in the July 29 Deseret News.
• Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Bruce Jacob was presented the Champion of Indigent Defense Award by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers at its 56th Annual Meeting in San Francisco, Calif., as reported in the July 25 Targeted News Service and Champion Magazine.
• Law Professor Timothy Kaye is featured in the July 28 Tampa Bay Times article, "Used car dealer's secret weapon: A GPS for the repo man.
• The July 30 El Universal mentions Law Professor Jeff Minneti's conference presentation.

Other Stories in the News

• Florida Higher Education Spectator picked up an article on renovations to Spec Martin Stadium in preparation for Stetson football.
• Atlantic-Sun Insider featured Stetson student Katie DiGirolamo on July 22 for her success on and off the volleyball court.
• Stetson was mentioned in an article on EUintheUS.org about a symposium "Kierkegaard - A Christian Thinker for Our Time." The article calls for papers to be submitted for presentation during the symposium.
• Stetson was mentioned in a July 28 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal about the Stetson Mansion going on the market.
• The July 26 Tampa Bay Times article, "Front lines of the future? Business owners age 30 and younger," features current law student, Ferdian Jap.
• The July 30 Gabber announced that Stetson presented a program on "Elder Consumer Fraud Awareness" on Aug. 7 at the Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center.

Alumni in the News

• Nick Rickles has been named Midwest League Player of the Week. Rickles was a 14 round draft pick in 2011 and is in his third season with the Oakland organization as a right-handed catcher for the Beloit Snappers, according to OurSportsCentral.com.
• Liz Graf has had her third essay published in the "Chicken Soup" book series, reports a July 31 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal. The newest collection of inspirational stories, released June 25, pairs pieces from past books with new stories telling how the "Chicken Soup" pieces affected readers.
• According to the July 29 Herald Tribune, law alumnus Forrest J. Bass, an attorney with the Farr Law Firm, has been awarded the BV Distinguished Rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
• Law alumnus Allan L. Ziffra, president and co-founder of the Port Orange-based law firm of Rue, Ziffra & Caldwell, recently was ranked AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.

July 19-25, 2013

Top Stories

• Wendy Libby was named one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Business by the Volusia-Flagler Business Report, July 22.
• Lance Long, professor of law, is quoted in the July 21 Washington Post article, "The 'intensifying' art of the dissent." The article was picked up by the ABA Journal and news outlets around the country.
• Charles Rose, professor of law, talked with Chinese media CRI English on July 23 about the outcome of the Zimmerman trial. Professor Rose joined the Life Elsewhere Radio program on WMNF on July 22 to discuss Stand Your Ground law and President Obama's speech in response to the Zimmerman trial. Rose is also quoted in the ACQ magazine article, "'Justice for Trayvon' rallies hit 100 cities."

Other Stories in the News

• Jamil Khader, professor of English and director of Stetson's Gender Studies Program, has been awarded a year-long Fulbright research and teaching fellowship in the Palestinian Territories for the 2013-14 academic year, according the July 21 Daytona Beach News-Journal.
• Susan Rozelle, professor of law, spoke with the Orlando Sentinel for the July 18 story, "Why Only Six on Florida Juries?" Rozelle is quoted in the July 23 Tampa Bay Times story, "Why Only 6 on the Zimmerman Jury?"
• Stetson was mentioned in a July 18 article in the West Orlando News as the host of the 2014 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
• Representatives from Stetson attended a meeting regarding a business incubator proposal that would help small businesses in west Volusia to grow by co-locating them with other budding businesses, according to the July 17, Daytona Beach News-Journal.
• Lee Coppock, professor of law, is quoted in the Orlando Sentinel article, "OCSO settles with Torey Breedlove estate for $450k."
• Stetson was mention in a July 19 article in the Oklahoman as one of 56 schools that has added varsity football to their athletic programs since 2008.
• Faculty and staff at Stetson were recently honored by the Quality of Service Council during its annual Employee Recognition Celebration, according to the July 19 Hometown News.
• DeLand High School Bulldog Boosters will have concession rights for both Bulldog and Hatters football games at Spec Martin Stadium, according to a July 19 West Volusia Beacon article.
• Stetson was mentioned in a July 24 article in the Tallahassee Democrat about the history of FSU football. Additional coverage: NoleSports.com, FS View,
• CapitalSoup.com ran an article on July 19 about Stetson hiring Georgios Bakamitsos as associate dean of Graduate Programs for the School of Business Administration.
• Progress on renovations for Spec Martin Stadium have been slowed by rain but the project should be ready for Stetson's first game on Aug. 31, according to a July 24 Daytona Beach News-Journal article.
• Stetson was mentioned in a July 23 article in the Salt Lake Tribune about unusual school nicknames.
• Stetson student Matt Forkas was featured in a July 22 article in the Reston Patch. Forkas and his father are climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money for HopeCam, a charity they founded that helps children being treated for cancer overcome social isolation issues by setting up classroom webcams to link children to their teachers and friends throughout the school day.
• Modern Ghana magazine featured Stetson student Ryan Asare Bediako in a July 24 article about the soccer player's success on the field in the United States. Additional coverage: GhanaWeb.com, myjoyonine.com.

Alumni in the News

• Justin Bosco has joined Team Volusia Economic Development Corp. as marketing coordinator, according to the July 21 Daytona Beach News-Journal.
• Wade Slater, winner of the 2012 member show at Morean Arts Center, now has a solo show on display there, "Family Tree," Bay News 9 reported on July 23. Additional coverage: Central Florida News 13.
• The July 25 Memphis Daily News profiles Law alumnus Justin Giles, who relays that he attended Stetson for the highly ranked trial advocacy program.
• The July 24 Tampa Bay Times profiles Law alumna Victoria Bowa, who is opening a women's shoe, jewelry and handbag boutique in Hyde Park Village in Tampa.

July 12-18, 2013

Top Stories

• Law Professor Charles Rose is quoted for the second time at the top of The Wall Street Journal Law Blog in the July 14 article, "Choice to Charge Murder Doomed Zimmerman Case, Says Expert." Professor Rose spoke with international media Russian RT TV via Skype live on July 15 about the Zimmerman ruling and with Chinese media CCTV News America live via satellite July 14 from Tampa, Fla., about the outcome of the Zimmerman trial. Rose is quoted in media outlets around the U.S. about the outcome of the Zimmerman trial, including the L.A. Times, KTUU, KWCH, KSCW, KTSA AM and others. Rose also discussed the verdict in the Zimmerman trial live in studio locally with the July 13 Bay News 9 and WTSP Tampa Bay's 10 News.
• Andy Dehnart, a lecturer in communication and media studies at Stetson, has been quoted in several articles regarding CBS reality show Big Brother, which has been criticized in the media recently for censoring bigotry from the show's edited on-air version. Live feeds of the show can be seen online including racist statements by the cast. Coverage includes The New York Times, NPR, Salt Lake Tribune, Yahoo! TV, BuzzFeed.
• Law Professor Carol Henderson is quoted in the July 15 Think Progress article, "George Zimmerman's Acquittal in the Death of Trayvon Martin: Three Essays on Culture and Moral Imagination."
• Law Professor Susan Rozelle is quoted in the Tampa Bay Times article, "Despite the backlash, 'stand your ground' laws did not apply to Zimmerman case." The story also ran in the Ledger.
• Law Professor Peter Lake wrote the Chronicle of Higher Education article, "What the New Campus Safety Center Can Accomplish."

Other Stories in the News

• Stetson is one of four new football programs in the FCS this year, according to SportsNetwork.com. The new programs in the FCS add up to one-third of all new NCAA football programs. Additional coverage: The Baltimore Sun, CBS 47, Aberdeen News, WHP-TV, KGPE-TV, WJTC-TV, WAWS-TV, WETM-TV and dozens of other media outlets.
• Law Professor Roberta Flowers spoke with ABC Action News for a July 17 special on elder law and caring for your aging parents.
• Stetson was mentioned in the July 17 Orlando Sentinel letters to the editor column. A student who will be a freshman at Stetson in the fall wrote about rising student loan interest rates.
• Law Professor Jason Bent spoke with the July 15 WMNF News for the story, "What is the Employment Non-Discrimination Act?"
• Stetson was mentioned in a July 11 Daytona Beach News-Journal article on science camps for kids.
• Jenna Hoecker, a Stetson senior, won the New York Women's Amateur golf championship, according to the Democrat and Chronicle. Additional coverage: PressConnects.com, Sun Bulletin, Louisville Courier-Journal.
• Katie Moore, a Stetson senior, presented her research at Posters on the Hill in Washington, D.C., according to Hometown News. Moore's research was, "A Ubiquitous Non-binding Fitness Application for Mobile Devices Using Body Sensors."
• Bleacher Report lists the 10 worst mascots in college basketball on July 14, and Stetson's John B. made the list.
• Stetson was mentioned in a July 14 Daytona Beach News-Journal article about a local juice plant's request to pump more groundwater. Stetson owns property near the plant.
• Robin Kazmarek, associate director of Career Development at Stetson, and Mark Marcus, a student, received awards from the Florida Career Professionals Association, according to an article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on July 14. The same article also reported on awards and honors received by Stetson faculty and staff during the Quality of Service Council annual employee recognition event.
• According to the July 16 Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog, Stetson is hosting an international elder law conference with a focus on veterans.
• Stetson was mentioned in a July 15 Daytona Beach News Journal article on changes in downtown DeLand including upgrades to Spec Martin Stadium.

Alumni in the News

• Sam Ryder is now ranked 60^th on the NGA Pro Golf Tour playing in his first year, according to the July 11 Concordia Sentinel. The NGA is a developmental tour for the PGA.
• Sarasota County Judge Kimberly C. Bonner has been appointed to the to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, according to the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
• Cindy Lovell is now executive director of the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Conn., according to Connecticut Magazine.
• Bryan Amick, pharmacy director at the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, was named a 2013 Distinguished Young Pharmacist by Pharmacists Mutual Companies, according to TheState.com. Additional coverage: Securityworldhotel.com.
• Politic365 ran the opinion article, "Immigration and Its Deep Roots in Social Justice," by Law alumna Wendy Rivera.
• Loop21 ran news of Law alumna Monica Barnes being named among the "Top 40 Lawyers Under 40."
• According to the July 17 Tampa Tribune, Law alumna Karen Stanley, chief assistant to Hillsborough County State Attorney Mark Ober, has left her post to run for a circuit judgeship.
• According to the July 11 News-Press, Gulf Coast Business Review, BizWire Express and July 12 PR.com, Law alumna and real estate attorney Tyra Read has been appointed to the Cape Coral Community Foundation board of directors.
• According to the July 10 Californian, Law alumna Ashley S. Hodson has joined Hahn Loeser & Parks in its Naples office.
• Law alumnus Patrick McArdle has been named an associate attorney at Grossman Roth and Partridge according to the July 18 Bradenton Times.
• Keep up with what's happening at Stetson University campuses through Stetson Today. Additional news coverage can be found at: DeLand campus In the News and Law Faculty in the News.
• Links to recent news releases from the Law and DeLand campuses can be found here: DeLand campus news releases and College of Law news releases.

July 5-11, 2013

Top Stories

• Law Professor Charles Rose discussed the case of Major Nidal Hasan with Fox News Radio for an interview that aired July 9 on WTAQ and WIBC, WTVN and KLBJ.
• Wall Street Journal (blog) July 11: "The Manslaughter Option in Zimmerman's Trial: An Explainer," law professor Charles Rose was interviewed.
• Daytona Beach News-Journal, July 10, reports: "Stetson's Pete Dunn gets 4-year contract extension through 2017"
• Rosalie Carpenter, Stetson assistant dean of students, wins national award was reported in Daytona Beach News-Journal, July 7.
• Betsy Clark, Ph.D., president and founder of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf and an adjunct professor of sports management at Stetson University, was interviewed for the article "Sports for Everyone: Everything you always wanted to know about adaptive sports," in Recreation Management.
• According to the July 9 Corporate Crime Reporter, Law Professor Ellen Podgor joined a group of legal academics at the Chamber of Commerce's Academic Task Force on Corporate Crime.
• The July 4 Daytona Beach News Journal quotes Law Professor Jason Bent in the article, "NSB police chief given extra half-year's pay for retiring."
• The July 5 WTVT Fox 13 interviewed Law Adjunct Professor Adam Levine for the story "Abortion suspect posts bond."
• "Democracy's close watch on our government's reputation factory" by guest columnist American studies professor Paul Croce in July 4 Orlando Sentinel. The guest column was also posted July 9, by Andrew Hartman in s-usih.org - English-To Go!
• Stetson Law is highlighted as one of the few schools who can claim 100 percent retention rates of scholarships in the ABA Journal's article "Which law schools were most likely to yank merit-based scholarships?"

Football Coverage

• Daytona Beach News-Journal, July 1 - Stadium upgrades should be ready for Stetson football kickoff; DeLand to start trolley service for Stetson football games, as reported in the Daytona Beach News-Journal July 4.
• FCS has one-third of new football programs: The four from the FCS are independent Charlotte, which eventually will move to the FBS level; Pioneer Football League members Stetson and Mercer… Reported by The Sports Network, Philadelphia, PA, and picked up by 16 media outlets. Also picked up in tweets: Tweet from Damond Talbot: Another school to watch is Stetson University, brand new FCS school in Florida.
• sbnation.com, July 9, reported: "Here are the 12 brand new college football programs for 2013"
• Imperial Valley News: Imperial Valley California News Source, July 9, reports: "Record Number of Colleges Add NCAA Football Teams in 2013"
• National Football Foundation tweeted: After a 56-year football hiatus, @StetsonU will begin competing as a FCS program starting in 2013.
• Tampa Bay Times HOME TEAM July 10: "Stetson Hires former Tarpon coach Atif Austin as assistant"
• WESH 2 News, July 6, reported on the "formidable facelift" of Spec Martin Complex for the return of Hatter Football.

In Other News

• The July 9 Florida Trend reports that Stetson Law alumni are among the top Legal Elite honorees.
• The July 7 Chinese Law Prof Blog mentions Stetson's International Environmental Moot Court Competition.
• The July 4 Mangalorean includes an opinion article by IEMCC award winner Ramya Jawahar.
• Bill O'Connor, director of Continuing Education, was quoted: "College camps 'make science fun'" in Daytona Beach News-Journal, July 11.
• Tweet from Emily Richardson - The EvoLLLution, July 10: Emily Richardson from @StetsonU shares 2nd installment: "10 lessons on CE management from hotel industry"
• Bud Asher obituary in July 6 Daytona Beach News-Journal mentions his position with Stetson in the 1950s as an assistant football coach. Bud Asher was the former mayor of Daytona Beach. Also reported in the Orlando Sentinel July 9: "Former mayor favored football over legal field." "Community honors former Daytona Mayor Bud Asher" - coverage of his memorial service in July 9 Daytona Beach News-Journal.

Alumni in the News

• Alumnus Henry Brown, double Hatter with undergraduate and MBA degrees, now executive director of Miller Electric Co., and member of the Executive Committee of Stetson's Family Enterprise Center, has been named to JU Davis College of Business Executive Advisory Board, as reported in Jacksonville University's WAVE Weekly, July 10.
• Alumnus Michael Budga, MBA, is appointed Director of Product Management by AES Corporation, as reported in TMCnet.com, July 8.
• Interview with author and Stetson alumna Kait Ballenger in Melissa (My World…in words and pages)
• Law alumna Jane Geddes is featured in Inside Sports Illustrated's "Where Are They Now?"
• Law alumna Ashley Allen is profiled in the July 5 Tampa Bay Times article, "Lawyer presents her case as Cosette in 'Le Miserables.'"
• According to the July 10 Exec Digital and Business Observer, Law alumnus John Miller has received the highest rating by Martindale Hubbell.
• According to the July 8 Sarasota Herald Tribune, Law alumnus and former employee Mark St. Louis has been hired by New College as general counsel.
• According to the July 8 Jacksonville Daily Record, Law alumna Ashley Goggins has joined the Juvenile Court Unit in the Office of the Public Defender, Fourth Judicial Circuit.
• The July 8 IT Business Net, WXVT, WPFO, KLFY, WISTV, Valley News Live, KLAS TV, WRIC TV, WMDT, KPTV, TMCNet, WSHMTV, KTEN TV and others report that LL.M. alumnus Alexandre Dammous created a Mobile Advertising Win Win Strategy.
• The July 10 East County Observer profiles Law alumnus Judge Rick De Furia in the story, "De Furia shows respect on and off the bench."
• The July 9 Tampa Tribune and Pharmacy Choice report that candidates including Law alumnus Edwin Narain have filed for the seat in the Hillsborough district that includes Seminole Heights, East Tampa, Ybor City and West Tampa.
• The July 9 ABC Action News profiles Law alumnus Sheriff Bob Gaultieri in the article, "Getting to know Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri with this week's '10 Questions.'"
• The July 9 TMCNet.com reports that Law alumna Karen Kelly, general counsel at ProVest, is now a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).
• According to a July 9 press release, Fisher & Sauls, P.A. is pleased to announce that Law alumnus Terry L. Hirsch, Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, has joined the firm.
• Alumna Dorothy Slaughter, piano major at Stetson in the 1950s, was featured in "Tragedy to Triumph" in Kingsport Times News, July 6. She was named the first Miss Kingsport who always has been a positive role model.
• Alumna Blanche Adele Horne, born in 1935, passed away June 22. She attended Stetson before graduating from FSU in 1957. Reported in Telegram.com in Seabeck, WA.
• Rev. David Lee Early died at 82, as reported in the newsobserver.com in Raleigh, N.C.

Social Media on Sports and Other Topics

• "Hall of Fame Coach Inks New Contract" - Welcome to Stetson - tweeted by gohatters.com. West Volusia Tourism tweeted "It's great news that Pete Dunn will be staying at Stetson University for a while longer. He's a great coach…" Tweet from Aaron Fitt: #Stetson coach Pete Dunn, who just completed his 34th season as #Hatters head coach, has signed a contract extension (undisclosed duration). Facebook posts from Chris Ivey, Central Florida Sideline Sports Talk Radio Show
• Tweet from Bob Pockrass: When The Waterboy needed worn-looking stadium, they went 20 miles west of DIS to DeLand : New Stetson U fb home (after renovations). This was picked up by several others.
• Tweet from John B Stetson: How loud will you be at the @StetsonFootball game of the year on Aug. 31?
• Tweet from Swann & Associates: New football field construction looking good on you @StetsonU!
• "This is Greece olympia grad and Stetson University senior Jenna Hoecker just missing an eagle putt." Featured on Your News Now (YNN) Rochester.
• Check out this…Four Tweets about FLASHBACK independent movie: Did you know more than 60 Stetson University alumni were involved in the making of FLASHBACK? DVD Release! Thanks @StetsonU for posting this great article about me, @FlashbackMovie, and all of the @stetsonalumni involved!
• Stetson job openings tweeted at IGotaJobToday
• Tweet from Alexis Welch: When someone asks me what school I go to, it feels so good to reply with Stetson University.
• Many tweets about summer camps
• The Choate Family Blog discusses the huge impact Stetson has had on their lives. "While at Stetson University, not only did we receive a fabulous education, but we also met people who still continue to influence our lives."
• Howard County Farmers' Market Facebook announcement that Violinist Lexy Parsons, Stetson alumna, to perform at Farmers' Market.

Keep up with what's happening at Stetson University campuses through Stetson Today. Additional news coverage can be found at: DeLand campus In the News and Law Faculty in the News.

Links to recent news releases from the Law and DeLand campuses can be found here: DeLand campus news releases and College of Law news releases.

June 28-July 4, 2013

Top Stories

• Stetson research on single gender classrooms made news in Buffalo, NY, on June 28, when the research was mentioned at a meeting of community leaders and school board members. WGRZ-TV captured the story, as did WUTV.
• Rebecca Watts, associate professor of communication and media studies at Stetson, was quoted in a June 28 article in the Christian Science Monitor, regarding the influence of race on the Zimmerman trial. Additional coverage: Yahoo! News, Alaska Dispatch.
• Stetson athletes won the Atlantic-Sun Conference All Academic Trophy for the first time with 73 percent of its athletes making a 3.0 GPA or better, according to the WCYB-TV. Additional coverage: Kingsport Times-News.
• A patriotic opinion piece, "Embracing patriotism through service," was featured on July 4 in the Daytona Beach News-Journal, written by Savannah-Jane Griffin, director of Stetson's Center for Community Engagement (CCE), and Kevin Winchell, assistant director of the CCE.
• History and American studies professor Paul Croce wrote this opinion piece, "Democracy's close watch on our government's reputation factory" that was published in the July 3 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy's op-ed about the Supreme Court is running in the July 3 Huffington Post.
• Law Professor Susan Rozelle is quoted in an article about a compromise verdict in the June 29 Daytona Beach News-Journal.
• Law Professor Kate Bohl joined the WSRQ "Let's Talk Law with Bill Robertson" on June 28 to discuss First Amendment rights and a panhandling ordinance. Law alumnus Matt White also joined the program.
• Law Professor Jason Bent spoke with Law 360 for the story "NY Court Plants Supreme Court Seed With GPS Snoop Ruling."

June 21-27, 2013

Top Stories

• Law Professor Peter Lake is quoted in the June 25 Crimson regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action and race-conscious college admissions.
• Law Professor Susan Rozelle spoke with the June 24 Fox News Radio about the Zimmerman trial. Professor Rozelle is also quoted in a June 20 Daytona Beach News-Journal article about picking an impartial jury in the age of social media.
• University Inn has closed and is scheduled to re-open in August as a residence hall for Stetson, according to a June 25 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal. In a separate article in the same paper, the former owners of University Inn contemplate what to do with the vacant Artisan Inn, which they purchased recently. Additional coverage: Volusia County Beacon.
• Tara Jones, Stetson's director of financial aid, is quoted in a June 23 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on Congress' proposed changes to the interest rate on federal student loans.
• Paul Croce, professor of American Studies, is quoted in an article on financial literacy in pop culture that appeared in CardHub.com on June 20.
• In a story on changes to Spec Martin Stadium, WFTV-TV mentioned Stetson's upcoming football season will be its first in 57 years. Additional coverage: WRDQ-TV.

Other Stories in the News

• Law Professor Charles Rose appeared on Channel 10 News on June 25 discussing the high-profile Zimmerman murder trial.
• Alan Green, who will be joining Stetson's economics faculty in the fall, was quoted on Florida Public Radio as predicting an economic slump with no expansion of Medicaid and suggesting that people will relocate to states where people will have more money to spend.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy is mentioned in the June 18 Gavel Grab regarding her blog about dark money in politics.
• The Volusia County Beacon ran an article on June 21 regarding Stetson's and DeLand's approval of tailgating during football season at Spec Martin Stadium. Additional coverage: WFTV-TV.
• Mario Rodriguez, Stetson assistant professor of Communication and Media Studies, had an op-ed in the Orlando Sentinel on June 19. The editorial discussed the "chilling effect" that perceived punishment has on free speech and that the NSA's PRISM program allows monitoring of a variety of U.S. citizens' data.
• The June 25 WWSB ABC includes a TV interview with Stetson University College of Law elder consumer protection fellow Michael Pierce during a visit to Keiser University in Sarasota.
• According to the June 26 Tampa Tribune, the Ulele restaurant, owned by the Gonzmart's of Columbia Restaurant fame, will open near the Tampa Law Center.
• On June 20, the Daytona Beach News-Journal ran an article about Kenny Anderson, a former assistant at Lynn University, and David Saur, who was at Indiana University of Pennsylvania last season, being named assistant coaches for Stetson's women's basketball team. In addition, the News-Journal ran an article on coaching staff additions to the men's basketball team. Additional coverage: Jacksonville Progress.
• Stetson was mentioned in a June 20 article on Nashville City Paper regarding the number of schools that have recently left the Atlantic-Sun Conference.
• In an article on Stetson's return to football, the Tampa Tribune featured several local players who discussed the importance of the year leading up to August 2013 for building camaraderie and family within the team.
• Stetson was mentioned in an article on rankings for universities with teacher education programs. The June 20 article in the Sun-Sentinel said that Stetson did not participate in the rating system from NCTQ and that the rating system had received strong objections from many universities.
• In a June 23 article on News-Press.com Stetson was included as the provider of the Edward McBride and Jim and Ellie Newton Scholarships in Family Business.
• Stetson was mentioned in a June 22 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal regarding students volunteering at Boys & Girls Club of Volusia/Flagler Counties.

Alumni in the News

• According to the June 25 Bradenton Times, Law alumna Anne Weintraub has been appointed to serve on USF's board.
• A historic look at the Roebuck family in TCPalm.com mentions that three family members, Arthur, Robert and William Roebuck, graduated from Stetson University in the early 1900s. All three were lawyers.
• Law alumnus Rick Kriseman is profiled in an article about St. Petersburg mayoral candidates in the June 25 Tampa Bay Times.
• According to the June 22 Grand Forks Herald, Brink, Sobolik, Severson, Malm & Albrecht, PA attorney Jeffrey W. Hane recently earned an L.L.M. in Elder Law (with honors) from Stetson University College of Law.
• According to the June 21 PRLog, Law alumnus Greg W. Coleman will become president-elect of the Florida Bar on June 28.
• According to a June 19 Ledger and News Chief feature, Law alumna Andrea Teves Smith has been appointed to serve on the 10thJudicial Circuit.

June 14-20, 2013

Top Stories

• Stetson's Master of Accountancy program ranks seventh in the country according to MastersDegreeOnline.org, for small campuses in a suburb of a larger city. Additional coverage: San Antonio Express, PR-Canada.net.
• Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy's blog on the SEC & Dark Political Money appeared in the June 17 Sunlight Foundation blog.
• DeLand city commissioners unanimously approved a request from Stetson athletics to allow tailgating in parking lots around Spec Martin Stadium, according to a June 17 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal. In addition, a June 15 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal reported on progress of construction and renovation at Spec Martin Stadium saying that DeLand area businesses were anxiously awaiting the return of Stetson football.
• Stetson was mentioned in a June 19 article in the Ocala Star Banner about educating prisoners at the Lowell Correction Center for women in northern Marion County. Additional coverage: Gainesville Sun.

Other Stories in the News

• Stetson's Lifelong Learning program was mentioned in a June 14 Orlando Sentinel article on Rollins' new program of continuing education for seniors.
• Stetson was mentioned in a June 20 article in the Orlando Sentinel on a teacher quality rating that was included in US News & World Report. The article said that Stetson did not participate in the new rating. Additional coverage: Sun-Sentinel.
• The Cold War Veterans Blog mentions that Law Professor Michael Allen is speaking at the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
• The June 15 Tampa Bay Times features a story about Law student Paul Driscoll in the story "Here's to my dad, engineer, Tampa police major, Stetson law student, nice guy."
• On June 17 in the Orlando Sentinel, Stetson was mentioned in an article regarding online privacy. Additional coverage: South Bend Tribune, American News, Imperial Valley Press.
• Peter G. May, professor of biology, was mentioned in a blog post for confirming a bird enthusiast's identification of a black-bellied whistling duck, Dendrocygna autumnalis.
• The hiring of Corey Williams as head coach of Stetson men's basketball continues to make news. Coverage includes: The Telegraph. Williams was interviewed by The Telegraph's sports blog on June 18 to discuss his new position at Stetson. In the meantime, news that Casey Alexander is re-locating his previous coaching staff from Stetson to Lipscomb is also making headlines. Coverage includes: Nashville City Paper.
• The June 16 News-Press mentions that Law student Shaun Cummings will work at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., as clerk during the summer.
• The Sun-Sentinel mentions former Florida AG Bob Butterworth, who has an honorary doctor of law from Stetson University.

Alumni in the News

• According to the June 16 News-JournalOnline.com, Law alumnus Vincent Citro, an assistant U.S. Attorney in the Middle District of Florida, will receive Stetson University College of Law's Distinguished Alumni Award. Citro will receive the award at the annual Stetson Lawyers Association Annual Alumni & Friends Reception on June 27 in Boca Raton.
• Corey Kluber, starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, was named American League Co-Player of the Week along with teammate second baseman Jason Kipnis, according to MLB.com. The article was widely reported by nearly every Major League Baseball team and WOIO-TV.
• According to the June 13 naplesnews.com and Business Observer, law alumni Suzanne M. Boy, Traci T. McKee, and John M. Miller of the law firm Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., were selected for inclusion in the 2013 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The 2013 Super Lawyers list includes 487 Stetson Law graduates.
• Bob Manley has been named vice president of business administration at Greystone Alliance, a debt collection agency. Greystone is merging with Turning Point Capital a company co-founded by Manley, according to InsideARM.com.
• David Allibone has been hired by The ANNIKA Academy, Hall-of-Fame golfer Annika Sorenstam's boutique golf instruction and fitness school, as a sales professional, according to WorldGolf.com.
• Left-handed pitcher Cameron Griffin has signed with the Gulf Coast League Pirates, a rookie ball team of the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to MLB.com.
• TheLedger.com reported June 13 that law alumna Andrea Teves Smith will become the newest circuit judge for the 10th Judicial Circuit. The June 16 Watchdog also mentions Smith.
• Law alumnus Matthew D. Westerman is featured in the June 17 Bradenton Herald, "Names and Faces."
• Law alumna Marisa J. Powers if featured in The Bradenton Times on June 20 for receiving the "AV Preeminent" Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
• Law alumnus Michael McGinn is featured in the June 19 Osprey Observer article, "Michael McGinn Is Committed To Excellence In Family Law Disputes."

June 7-13

Top Stories

• Law professor Charles Rose is quoted in the June 10 Wall Street Journal article, "Zimmerman Jury Pool Queried on Biases."
• Law adjunct professor and alumnus Jeff Brown appeared on the June 11 Bay News 9 news program about the "timely justice act."
• Florida Trend: Chart: Florida's Private, Non-Profit Colleges and Universities - Stetson, with 3,696, is ranked 10^th in enrollment in list of 40. Nova Southeastern University is ranked first with 28,378.
• Law adjunct professor James Lake spoke with Bay News 9 about the Kelley's lawsuit against the Department of Defense for the news program.
• Third-year law student Kevin Crews recently won the 2013 Florida Law Student Essay Contest. Crews won a cash award and complimentary registration at the Seventh Annual Solo & Small Firm Conference, and his essay on the topic of maintaining confidentiality with technology was published in the June 6 Florida Bar Journal.
• Recent Stetson graduate Kait Ballenger was interviewed in three blogs, regarding her new book, After Dark, an anthology featuring Shadow Hunter, an Execution Underground novella, which will be available in stores June 25. Blogs included: All Things Urban Fantasy (where Para is Normal); Underworld Love Addiction and Blogspot and Book Monster Review: Guest post and Series Spotlight on Kait Ballenger.
• BayNews9 reported on new Hatter Basketball Coach Corey Williams.

Other News

• Congressional baseball game: "The most contested turf in Congress isn't where you think" - GOP thinks it found its secret weapon" - Florida's freshman Congressman Ron DeSantis, Stetson alumnus. Covered by: RocketNews.com; Yahoo.com; RollCall.com; TheAtlantic.com; NationalJournal.com.
• Law Student Shaun Cummings' clerkship at the Franklin, Starnes & Holt P.A. firm during the summer is featured in the June 7 naplesnews.com and June 8 PR.com article "Three Law Students Gain 'On-The-Job Training'."
• The June 11 St. Pete Patch, June 9 HeraldOnline, FreshNews.com and June 6 Miami Herald ran news of Stetson partnering on a legal workshop for veterans, military and their families.
• In the June 10 Daytona Beach News-Journal, family enterprise professor Greg McCann is quoted in story about a family-run pizzeria in Holly Hill celebrating its 25^th anniversary.
• Athletics Director Jeff Altier is interviewed in "Stetson AD: Smaller A-Sun remains a strong conference" in June 9 Daytona Beach News-Journal.
• Blogs.Loc.Gov/law: Stetson University Celebrates 125 years as a Federal Depository Library, and featured photo was used in Stetson Today.
• BeaconOnlineNews.com: Biology professor Kirsten Work will help celebrate the seventh principle of Unitarian Universalism: "Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part."
• In the following articles, several graduates of recent high school graduations plan to attend Stetson University in the fall:
• Lehighvalleylive.com reports Parkland High School graduate Andrew Fuehrer will attend Stetson University on merit-based scholarship.
• New Milford Spectrum reports on Canterbury High School graduate Christina Loya of New Preston will attend Stetson University.
• VirginIslandsDailyNews.com: Several high school graduates from Antilles School plan to attend Stetson.
• Tampa Bay News 10 - Tampa Bay Children's Chorus member Courtney Welch plans to go to Stetson next year in music.
• WickedLocal.com from Tewksbury: Bianca Enos, recent high school graduate of Austin Preparatory School, will attend Stetson.

Alumni in the News

• WORLDGOLF, powered by Golf Channel: David Allibone, with B.S. and M.B.A. degrees from Stetson, was hired as sales professional with ANNIKA Academy; GolfBusinessWire.com: ANNIKA Academy hires Golf-Industry Veteran David Allibone, Stetson alumnus.
• According to The Tampa Tribune, Law graduate Kim Hernandez Vance is in the running for a circuit judge's post in Hillsborough County next year.
• The June 12 CityBizList Philadelphia reports that Law graduate Stacey Willits McConnell, partner at Lamb McErlane and Chair of its Trusts and Estates department, has been appointed to the board of trustees of The Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, Pa.
• The June 12 Celebrity Press announced that Law alumna Aly Benitez, with Benitez Law Group, P.L., has co-authored the forthcoming book, Against The Grain: The World's Leading Experts Reveal How They Achieved Positive Results in a Down Economy!
• The June 10 Consumer Electronics Net reports that LL.M. alumnus Alexandre Dammous is the founder of MobAdWin.
• An article in Daytona Beach News-Journal, highlighted local piano students and their teacher, William "Billy" Perry, Stetson alumnus.
• OrlandoSentinel.com: DeLand Sports Hall of Fame includes Debbie Rawlins, Stetson alumna, who played volleyball and softball for SU. Also reported in PasadenaSun.com.
• StatesboroHerald.com: Feature story, "Prayer at Work," about Stetson alumnus Dr. Robert Lingle.
• FBNewsLeader.com: Stetson alumna Regina Rutishauser Fachko died at 81.
• Baltimore Sun obituary: Brian T. Dale '69, guidance counselor, died at 65.
• Plant City Observer, June 12, 2013 - Piero Morselli, alumnus, died.
• Orlando Sentinel: Myra Ann Southward Doudney '48, from Sanford, gifted pianist, died at 83. Also reported in News-Journal.

May 31-June 6

Top Stories

• Stetson's naming of Corey Williams as its new head coach for men's basketball was covered in many national and local news organizations including CBSSports.com, NBC Sports, Daytona Beach News-Journal, WFTV-TV, Tallahassee Democrat, FSUnews.com, WTXL-TV, WESH-TV, Bay News 9. Stetson's was the last head coach vacancy at the NCAA Division I level. The Daytona Beach News-Journal also ran a companion piece on what others are saying about Corey Williams, and an editorial on the new coach. Additional coverage: Gaston Gazette, Seminoles.com, Statesboro Herald, WCTV-TV, Central Florida News 13.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote the article, "Democracy's Masquerade Ball," for The Hill on June 4.
• John Jett, associate professor of biology at Stetson, has published a paper on the danger of mosquito borne illnesses to captive orcas. The paper was published in the Journal of Marine Animals and their ecology, according to a May 31 article in Phys.org. Jeffrey Ventra of Louisiana State University was co-author of the paper. Additional coverage: silobreaker.com, Interesting Tech. In addition, Jett is quoted in a June 4 story on WKMG-TV about the movie "Blackfish," a documentary focusing on the "devastating consequences" of keeping killer whales in captivity. Jett, a former SeaWorld trainer, is interviewed in and appears throughout the movie.
• Law Professor Charles Rose spoke with Fox News Radio for a June 4 story that ran in multiple national radio outlets about the Fort Hood shootings court martial. Professor Rose spoke with Bay News 9 for a June 4 interview about the high-profile George Zimmerman trial.
• Law Professor Peter Lake is quoted in the June 6 Chronicle of Higher Education story, "Breaking with Norms, New Chief Lawyer at Rutgers U. Enters Fray." The UWire story, "Going Home," also quotes Professor Lake.
• Law Adjunct Professor James Lake spoke with Tampa Bay's 10 for a June 4 interview about Jill Kelley's lawsuit against the Department of Defense.
• The Wall Street Journal, Tampa Bay Business Journal and Big News Network reported that Stetson is partnering on a legal workshop for veterans, active duty and reserve military and their families on June 12.

Other Stories in the News

• Melissa Gibbs, associate professor of biology and director of the aquatic and marine biology program at Stetson, was mention in a May 31 Hometown News article about the health of Blue Spring State Park. The park is suffering from an invasive species of catfish.
• The May 30 Ocala Star-Banner quotes Law adjunct professor Jeff Brown in the story, "Law enforcement increasingly turning to social media."
• Stetson golfer Sammi Smith earned a berth in this summer's U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship, June 17-22 at Oklahoma University in Norman, according to a May 29 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
• Nicole Woods, a coach for the women's basketball team at Stetson, will be joining the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, according to the Gaston Gazette on June 3.
• Local news stations Bay News 9, ABC Action News, Tampa Bay's 10 and Fox 13, WUSF and Tampa Bay Times all reported Stetson University College of Law cancelled classes on June 6.
• The June 5 ABA Journal mentions Stetson's 3 + 3 program in an article about Cooley Law School announcing its plan to create a quicker path to a JD.
• Law student Josh Moses wrote the June 5 Gulfport Gabber article, "Gulfport Yacht Club Goes all in for WWII."
• Stetson was mentioned in a June 3 Daytona Beach News-Journal article regarding changes to the plans for Spec Martin Stadium. The new changes should not affect the completion date.
• The first lecture in Stetson's June lecture series hosted by Lifelong Learning at the Center at Celebration was included in a Daytona Beach News-Journal article on June 2.
• Stetson was mentioned in a May 31 article on Hotel Interactive about a new management company for the Clarion Hotel. Additional coverage: Hotel Executive, Meetings Focus.
• On June 1, the Daytona Beach News-Journal posted an article on summer camps for kids and teens, including Stetson's lengthy list of camps.
• Stetson was mentioned in a June 1 article on FlaglerLive.com as the college of choice for a top graduate from Matanzas High in Flagler County.
• Stetson was mentioned in a Hometown News article on May 31 about educational programs sponsored by Food Brings Hope, which brought children to Stetson on a field trip.

Alumni in the News

• Bleacher Report published a retrospective of the 2010 New York Mets' draft picks, including Jacob deGrom, who pitched one year for Stetson before being drafted.
• Allison Evans is the new president and CEO of The Methodist Home, a home for children in Georgia, according to a June 3 article in The Telegraph.
• The June 4 Tampa Bay Times mentions that Law alumnus Judge Frederic Rand Wallis has been appointed to the Fifth District Court of Appeal.
• The June 4 Naples News reports that Law alumnus Christopher D. Donovan, an attorney in the firm's Naples office, has recently been certified in Appellate Practice by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization. The wire story also ran in CNBC, The Herald and iStockAnalyst.
• According to the Beach Beacon, Law alumnus Robert Metz has been recommended as the new city attorney for Indian Shores.
• Kait Ballenger continues to receive coverage for her latest book, After Dark, published by Harlequin. Additional coverage: Talk Supe, Romancing the Dark Side, Paranormal Cravings.
• In a retrospective of the 2012 draft on Scout.com, Ben Carhart is included for his selection in the 35th round. Carhart started 2013 playing for Daytona in the Florida State League. Additional coverage: PittsburghFans.com.