Free speech, bankruptcy ruling top news

A court ruling that dealt a blow to pensions and scholarships for accounting majors topped the news for Stetson this week. Notable national and regional placements include the Los Angeles Times, Food Network, Politico, TMCnet, WKMG-TV, Amarillo Globe-News, Daytona Beach News-Journal, University Press, SBNation and New York Sports News. Top stories for Oct. 3-9, 2014, include:

  • Peter F. Lake, professor of law, is quoted in an Oct. 6 Politico article regarding free speech in the digital age.
  • Theresa J. Pulley Radwan, associate dean and professor of law, is quoted in the Oct. 1 Los Angeles Times article, “Stockton bankruptcy ruling a blow to pensions.” Additional coverage: ABA Journal.
  • Hari Pulapaka, Ph.D., professor of math, was featured on the Food Network’s Emeril’s Florida, a cooking show with chef Emeril Lagasse. Pulapaka, owner-chef of Cress restaurant, cooked and talked about how his background affects his recipes.
  • Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Certified Public Accounting awarded nearly $200,000 in scholarships to minority students in accounting programs throughout the state, including three students at Stetson, according to TMCnet.com on Oct. 4.

Other Stories In the News

  • The Tax Adviser ran several articles by Valerie Chambers, associate professor of accounting: substantiating health care coverage for 2014, Schedule UTP, and securing client data. Additional coverage: CPA Client Bulletin
  • On Oct. 6, PJMEDIA reported that J. Christian Adams will be speaking at Stetson Law School on Eric Holders Lawlessness at the Department of Justice and the impact on this year’s elections.
  • Stetson men’s basketball team participated in international walk to school day by walking children to school at Blue Lake Elementary in DeLand, according to WKMG-TV on Oct. 8.
  • David Bjella, professor of music, was the featured cellist for Chamber Music Amarillo, according to the Oct. 3 Amarillo Globe-News.
  • Stetson was described as a “crown jewel” of DeLand in an article about the city in the Oct. 7 Daytona Beach News-Journal.
  • Joshua Rust, associate professor of philosophy, was quoted in an Oct. 6 Daytona Beach News-Journal article on Artisan Alley.
  • The FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County schools recently inducted five new board members including Chris Colwell, professor and chair of the Education Department, according to the Oct. 8 Daytona Beach News-Journal.
  • A University Press feature on Zipcars mentioned Stetson as one of the univerisities that have the service, on Oct. 7.
  • Hercampus.com posted an article about Frank Barbera, Ph.D., assistant professor and director of the Family Enterprise Center, winning a best dissertation award from the Family Firm Institute.
  • Stetson was mentioned in an Oct. 6 Daytona Beach News-Journal article on Johnny Rockets.
  • Rebecca C. Morgan, professor of law, published several articles in Elder Law Professor Blog: tourism to Switzerland for assisted suicides growing, often for nonfatal diseases, Oct. 2; euthanasia, Oct. 3; dying in your own bed, Oct. 5; and sharing as our future, Oct. 6.
  • On Oct. 2, EIN Presswire and Online PR news reported that Kirk Davis, Akerman Healthcare Practice Group Chairman, will speak on “Health Law and Medical Marijuana: Implementation” at Stetson Law. This article was also featured on BioPortfolio and Kait8.com.
  • On Oct. 2, PRNewswire reported in media outlets across the country that Stetson University College of Law and the University of South Florida are joining forces to help Florida veterans through supportive clinical services, collaborative student training and joint research.

Alumni In the News

  • Jacob deGrom was named MLB’s National League Rookie of the Month for September, according to New York SportScene. deGrom, who pitches for the New York Mets, returned to Stetson to throw out the first pitch for the Hatters’ game against the Canadian Junior National Team, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal. Additional coverage: EIN News, Mega Sports News, SBNation.
  • Corey Kluber earned MLB’s American League Pitcher of the Month for September, according to Mega Sports News on Oct. 5.
  • Aundre Bumgardner debated his rival in the race for the Connecticut House of Representatives, 41st District, according to The Day.
  • Julie Meadows-Keefe is Tallahassee’s first City Ethics Officer, according to The Chamber on Oct. 7.
  • On Oct. 1, Law alumnus Chris Sprowls is quoted in the Saintpetersblog article, “Chris Sprowls calls out lies in Carl Zimmerman’s attack mailer.”
  • On Oct. 2, South Florida citybizlist reported the Law alumnus Travis A. Harvey has joined Kelly Kronenberg’s Fort Lauderdale office. This article was also featured on News-press.com.
  • On Oct. 2, the Sun-Sentinel featured Law alumnus and president of the Florida Bar, Gregory Coleman.
  • On Oct. 3, PR.com reported that Law alumnus Shaun Cummings is joining the law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., in Fort Myers, FL.
  • On Oct. 3, citybizlist reported that Law alumna Melody Lynch has been appointed VP of programs for the Federal Bar Association Board of Directors.
  • Alumnus Judge William Ray Holley was featured in the Jacksonville Daily Record article, “E. Robert Williams Inn of Court earns platinum award,” and “Veteran judges offer advice for new colleague.”
  • Law alumnus Michael Sharrit was featured in the Jacksonville Daily Record article, “After ‘good run’ as attorney, Mike Sharrit anxious to take on role as judge.”
  • On Oct. 6, PRLOG featured Law alumna Suzanne Boy in the article, “Attorney Suzanne Boy to present Southwest Florida Medical Association.”