Stetson University In the News May 8-14, 2015

The following stories about Stetson University ran in the news media this week, May 8-14, 2015:

Stetson University 2015 graduation, Daytona Beach News-Journal, May 9.

Dean Emeritus and Professor of Law Bruce Jacob is quoted in the May 10 Ledger article, “Ruling Could Affect Florida Death Row Sentencing.” The news also ran in the News-Chief.

The May 5 WUSF News quotes Law adjunct professor Adam Levine in the story, “Scott Forms Commission to Investigate Hospitals.”

Adjunct Law Professor Richard Harrison’s interview with the News-Journal in September has been quoted in the May 10 article, “Charges against ex-Flagler elections chief drift into murky legal terrain.”

Law Professor Charles Rose is quoted in the May 9 Orange County Reporter story, “Still no report.”

The May 10 Tampa Tribune reported that Stetson law students Rebecca Watts won the Law Student Pro Bono Award and students Tamara Major and Kelly Green received honorable mention from Florida’s Sixth Judicial Circuit for their commitment to creating pro bono service opportunities for students at Stetson.

The May 7 PRWeb reports that “Stetson’s FAWL Named Outstanding Student Chapter.” The news ran nationally via the wire.

Bar and Bench reported May 4 that the Jammu University team won the “Spirit of Stetson Award.”

The May 6 Targeted News Service reported that “Professor Teaches Course on Elder Law in Israel” and “Stetson Wins Hermes Creative Awards for Video Features.”

The May 7 Creative Loafing quotes Law adjunct Lily McCarty-Gonzalez in the story, “Could Baltimore Happen Again.”

New partnership between Florida Hospital Community Care at Florida Hospital DeLand and Stetson University beginning in the fall, as reported in Daytona Beach News-Journal, May 7. Sophomore and junior students in Department of Integrative Health Science in the College of Arts and Sciences will receive health coach training and enroll in internship with FHCommunity Care.

“Is Daytona Beach missing opportunities?” in Daytona Beach News-Journal, May 10, credits Stetson’s survey on beach driving with ‘hearing from the people.’

There was also negative backlash in Letters to the Editor to the News-Journal/Stetson survey conducted recently on beach driving.

“Rising enrollment creates space crunch for Volusia colleges,” as reported in Daytona Beach News-Journal, May 8.

FoxNebraska.com reported on “Violent video games don’t influence kids’ behavior,” research by Dr. Chris Ferguson.

Dr. Chris Ferguson’s research on “Digital poison? Three studies examining the influence of violent video games on youth” is featured, along with student coauthors in several other outlets, including: http://christopherjferguson.com/Digital%20Poison.pdf and http://christopherjferguson.com/Teen%20Stress.pdf and none of the research links violent games to aggression in teens.

Florida universities draw Hillsborough’s best and brightest grads TBO-Tampa Tribune, May 10, includes Stetson University.

Baseball star alum Corey Kluber made news again by striking out 18 for Indians, as reported in Daytona Beach News-Journal, May 13.

Integrative Health Science associate professor Matt Schrager is featured in “Effects of blueberry supplementation on functional mobility in older adults,” reported in Canadian Science Publishing, May 13.

Sciencenewsline.com, May 8, “Enhanced Dating Site Photos have mixed results for men and women,” is a recent study published in the Journal of Communication by a researcher at Stetson University.

“Stetson to graduate more than 700 students this weekend,” in beacononlinenews.com, May 5.

“Congratulations, DeLand” in West Volusia Beacon, May 11, is about economic development drive for DeLand, touting positives of DeLand and Stetson University, for Abbas Abdulhussein, co-owner of Summit Hospitality Management Group.

Summit purchases DeLand’s historic Putnam Hotel, reported in Daytona Beach News-Journal, May 10, and in West Volusia Beacon.

Stetson University on Princeton Review’s “Green” List, reported in TheBradentonTimes.com, May 9.

Blog: Incoming Class Looks Strong on Decision Day / also featured in Stetson Today, May 8.

The Amaranth Duo, an international ensemble has trained with Stetson music professor, Routa Kroumovitch, among the greatest musicians in the world, reported in icelandmonitor.mbl, May 15.

Bradenton Times, May 9, reports Stetson University on Princeton Review’s “Green” List.

More coverage on the Mother’s Day story about step-moms, featuring research by Stetson professor Page Thanasui appeared this week in Deseret News, May 9.

Stetson University is featured in FloridaHikes!

“A Whole Year of Whole Farm,” in rafiusa.org blog, May 7, alumna Viola Glenn writes about sustainable agriculture.

Stetson Kennedy, relative of John B. Stetson, and renowned storyteller “who led the way,” passed away, as reported in St. Augustine Record, May 10.

Kris Light, an Orff instructor at the Stetson Community School of Music, 27-year music teacher finds niche with elementary students, featured in Daytona Beach News-Journal, May 12.

Examiner.com, May 11, St. Augustine’s Romanza Festival to feature classical music, including Stetson musicians.

Music professors Stephen Robinson and Boyd Jones are featured on “Strange Friends,” on WQXR.org, May 10.

WSJM.com United Federal Credit Union Announces SouthWest Michigan Scholars, and one is headed to Stetson.

BroadwayWorld.com, May 8, “Central Florida Native Brent Wakelin dishes about Enchanted Object Life in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.” Wakelin said he started singing with Stetson’s Children’s Choir.

Listed at $2.99 million, the highest priced house currently listed in West Volusia is located on Orange Ave., DeLand, and described as close to downtown DeLand and Stetson University, as reported in West Volusia Beacon, May 7.

The obituary feature on J. Hoyle Rymer, former president of Stetson’s Family Enterprise Center, ran in Daytona Beach News-Journal and in West Volusia Beacon.

Czech executives at ILI program at Stetson University are pictured in blog “What I know about writing/Teachers who care too much,” in Writing Wisdom.blogspot.com, May 9.

Charlotte Sun, May 9, reports that Lemon Bay High School graduate plans to attend Stetson and study music.

WSJM.com United Federal Credit Union Announces SouthWest Michigan Scholars, and one is headed to Stetson.

BroadwayWorld.com, May 8, “Central Florida Native Brent Wakelin dishes about Enchanted Object Life in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.” Wakelin said he started singing with Stetson’s Children’s Choir.

Listed at $2.99 million, the highest priced house currently listed in West Volusia is located on Orange Ave., DeLand, and described as close to downtown DeLand and Stetson University, as reported in West Volusia Beacon, May 7.

The obituary feature on J. Hoyle Rymer, former president of Stetson’s Family Enterprise Center, ran in Daytona Beach News-Journal.

Alumni in the News:

Ruthanne Madsen appointed new Vice President for Enrollment Management at Emerson College, as reported in WestfordEagle.com, May 7.

Alum Scott Muri, with master’s degree in public school administration from Stetson, will succeed Duncan Klussmann, as Superintendent of Spring Branch Independent School District in Houston, as reported in Chron.com, May 12. Also ran in TheSchoolZone, May 12.

Benzinga.com  reports that Stetson alumnus Sean Emory, graduating in finance, is one of the Trading Educators answering questions live on #PreMarket Prep. Also covered in Yahoo! Finance.

Vaughan promoted to Associate Dean, Student Engagement.

The May 11 24-7 Press Release reports that Law alumnus Keith M. Carter of Morgan & Morgan P.A. has been named a Top-Rated Medical Malpractice Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Law alumnus Chad Vilushis is seeking a position of judge of the Erie County Court, according to the May 11 Erie-Times News.

According to May 3 Jasper News, Law alumnus Rhett Bullard is the new White Springs mayor.

According to the Tribune-Democrat, Law alumna Patricia Cvejkus married Joshua Candamo.

Alum Ian Church, Rogues General Manager, former Hatter standout, will conduct baseball camps this summer in Oregon, reported in MailTribune.com.

Alum William Millward, former past president of Delta Sigma Phi, passed away May 6, as reported May 8, in Statesville Record & Landmark and Orlando Sentinel.

Alum Charlet S. Alford passed away at 56, as reported in Orlando Sentinel.

Alumna Claire Sue Lott Cooley’s obituary ran in Daytona Beach News-Journal.

The May 10 Orlando Sentinel ran an obituary for the late Law alumnus John Harvey “Jack” Rhodes Jr.