Stetson University In the News, April 17-23, 2015

Top Stories in the news this week include:

Stetson University has been ranked among the country’s 353 “green” colleges and universities by The Princeton Review’s Guide to 353 Green Colleges: 2015 Edition.

The front-page feature on Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Bruce Jacob in the Tampa Bay Times ran nationally via the Associated Press in media outlets on April 19 including the Miami Herald, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Times and others.

The April 19 Huffington Post ran the article, “The Smart Alice Vote,” by Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy.

Law Professor Judith Scully spoke with the Tampa Bay Times for the April 20 story, “Are Tampa police violating civil rights law with bicycle stops?”

Law Professor Charles Rose spoke with the Press Enterprise in California for a story that ran in other outlets April 22 including China Topix on police excessive force.

Law Adjunct Professor Adam Levine spoke with the Tampa Tribune for the April 16 story, “Scott says he’ll sue Obama administration over Medicaid expansion.” The story also ran in Treasure Coast Newspapers.

The April 21 PRWeb and April 15 Legal Monitor Worldwide ran the news that the Law Society of Ireland won the International Environmental Moot Court Competition at Stetson.

The Pittsburgh Tribune News and PRWeb reported that Stetson won the AAJ National Student Trial Advocacy Competition.

The April 15 EIN Newsdesk ran the news that Stetson’s July destination CLE is in Ireland.

Dr. Hari Pulapaka, associate professor of Math and Computer Science, and executive chef and co-owner of the highly acclaimed Cress Restaurant in DeLand, authors a blog, “From the Ivory Tower Kitchen” on Huffington Post.  He evaluates his food system advocacy efforts locally in “Conscious Commitment” here.

Volusia/Flagler Business Report covered Stetson’s first and second place wins of the Cairns Innovation Competition.

WALB.com quoted Christopher Ferguson, Ph.D., professor and chair of psychology, in the article, “Violent Video Games Do Not Influence Kid’s Behavior.”

WMFE Interview on Two Floridas? The Case for a Split State – features Jason Evans and T. Wayne Bailey, March 31.

ZOOS Greek Iced Teas, is now one of six finalists in the national entrepreneurial competition, Cupid’s Cup. The Cupid’s Cup finalists are from “entrants representing undergraduate and graduate-level students at accredited colleges and universities internationally.” Stetson University is identified as the entrant’s university. Winners will receive $115,000 and in-kind services from top companies. The article, “Cupid’s Cup Organizers Announce Corporate Sponsors” was picked up in countless media outlets, including InvestorPoint.com, TheStreet.com, Reuters Online, Hollywoodindustry.digitalmedianet.com and many others.

Alliance for Excellent Education mentioned Stetson University in the article, The Main Course: 103-Year-Old Women Expresses the Importance of Earning a High School Degree, on Apr. 16.

President Wendy Libby will be keynote speaker when DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce honors West Volusia educators in May, reported in Daytona Beach News-Journal.

Dr. Kenneth Stilson, former theatre instructor at Stetson prior to 2001, was honored with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education at Lincoln University in Missouri, as reported by Southeast Missouri State University.

WN.com / noodls.com:  Stetson’s Boundless Learning hosting Learning Summer Camps; Stetson is looking for participants for an ADD/ADHD study; Hand Art Center seeking summer staff; Faculty Development Seminars and Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs; College of Law wins AAJ National Student Trial Advocacy Competition; Stetson is included in Princeton Review’s “Green” List; What will your legacy be.

Alumni in the news

Britt McHenry was suspended from ESPN Broadcasting for viciously berating a towing company employee by ridiculing the women’s physical appearance and attacking the woman’s intellectual prowess, according to countless media outlets including New York Post, Chicago Tribune, Time.com, Orlando Sentinel and countless other news media outlets..

Micko Paparo, tuba player at Stetson, part of the Helmsmen band, as reported in tcpalm.com, Apr. 23.

The April 18 U.S. Official News reports that Law alumnus and Florida attorney Christian D. Searcy was inducted into The Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame.

The April 21 PRWeb announced Law alumnus Andrew D. Spence has joined the Clearwater law firm of Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, P.A.

The April 21 PRWeb announced that Latinos in Tech Innovation and Social Media (LATISM) is proud to welcome Law alumna Wendy Rivera as its first executive director.

The April 21 PRLog ran the news that Law alumnus Jorge L. Cruz-Bustillo has taken the role of managing partner of the Miami office of Kelley Kronenberg.

The April 22 24-7 Press Release reported that Law alumnus Kelton Farris, attorney for Premium Assignment Corporation, a subsidiary of SunTrust Bank, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in collection law and the premium finance industry.

The April 20 Daily Record profiles Law alumnus and circuit judge Brad Stetson, who attended Stetson College of Law.

The April 19 Tampa Tribune features Law alumnus Jamie Grant in the story, “Special election to fill House seat. But Tuesday’s vote comes just days before legislative session ends.”