Stetson University In the News

Sept 11-Sept 17

Top Stories

• Stetson University moved up to No. 4 in U.S. News & World Report 2021 Best Colleges list for Best Regional Universities – South, as reported by several press reports on Sept. 15. Stetson also ranked as Best for Veterans, No. 2; Best Undergraduate Teaching, No. 8 (tie); Best Value Schools, No. 15; and Most Innovative Universities, No. 16 (tie).
• Stetson was featured in the West Volusia Beacon article, "Stetson University welcomes 859 new students this fall" on Sept. 16.
• Stetson's virtual "Entrepreneur Thursdays" speaker series was the feature of a Sept. 15 Tampa Bay Inno article, "Stetson University launches virtual 'Entrepreneur Thursdays' series."
• Associate Professor and Jessie Ball duPont Endowed Chair of Social Justice Education Rajni Shankar-Brown, PhD, and alumna Autumn Johnson '20 were quoted in a Sept. 11 Ivanhoe Broadcast News article titled, "Never Give Up! Homeless to College Grad."
• Stetson Assistant Director of Grants and Sponsored Research Sidney Johnston was quoted Sept. 15 in the West Volusia Beacon article, "Effort begins to get DeLand building on National Register of Historic Places," about the J.W. Wright Building.
• Stetson Law was featured in a Sept. 14 article in The Gabber for winning the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
• Stetson Law's new Environmental Tax Policy Writing Competition and its inaugural winners were featured on the TaxProf Blog on Sept. 15 in the article, "Stetson Competition Generates Tax Solutions To Address Climate Change."

Other News:

• Wellness and Recreation Associate Director (Health Promotion) Christina Kulpa was quoted in a Sept. 14 Fox 21 article titled, "Apple App Store Approves Everbridge's Next-Gen COVID-19 Contact Tracing Software Solution Amid Continued Global Adoption By Education, Retail, Hospital and Government Sectors."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a Sept. 16 Newsweek article called, "How 'Law and Order' Became 2020's 'Build the Wall.'"
• Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was quoted in a Sept. 16 Law.com and The Legal Intelligencer article called, "'Judicial Aggressiveness'? Some Court Watchers See Decision Striking Down Pa. Shutdown Orders as Outlier."
• Law Professor Rebecca Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: Sept. 14, "Dual Eligibles and COVID Coverage;" Sept. 15, "Florida Allows LImited Visits to SNF/ALF;" Sept. 16, "Coronavirus Commission Releases Report on SNFs."

Alumni News:

• Alumnus Steven Lane was featured in Broadway World Orlando on Sept. 15 for his role in the UCF presented-"Poe: Deep Into That Darkness Peering." The article was titled, "Orlando Shakes in Partnership with UCF Presents Poe: Deep Into That Darkness Peering." The theater experience will be available for streaming from Oct. 22 – Nov. 1.
• Law alumnus and incumbent Republican Will Robinson is running for a second term as Florida State Representative for District 71. He is a partner with the Blalock Walters law firm, serves on the Manatee Chamber Board of Directors, and formerly served as the Chair of Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, according to a profile in The Bradenton Times.
• Law alumnus Julio Gonzalez was featured in the Lake Okeechobee News for his presentation at an Okeechobee Republican meeting.

Sept 4-Sept 10

Top Stories

• Associate Professor of Public Health Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, was quoted in the Shape article, "Celebs Love This Totally Clear Face Mask — But Does It Actually Work?" on Sept. 3. The article explores the pros and cons of a new, clear face mask. "We know that cloth masks with certain materials and surgical masks have been reasonably effective in infection reduction based on studies conducted so far — either the analysis of droplets or epidemiological examinations of disease prevalence among masked and unmasked populations," Johnson said.
• College of Law Dean Michèle Alexandre was mentioned in the Sept. 1 Patch article, "Stetson University College Of Law Receives Insight Into Diversity 2020 Higher Education Excellence In Diversity Award."
• Associate Professor of History Kimberly Reiter, PhD, was quoted in the Sept. 8 History.com article, "How Ancient Sparta's Harsh Military System Trained Boys Into Fierce Warriors." According to Reiter, "Other [Greek] city states had fine armies; Sparta was recognized by most as the best."
• Assistant Professor of Counselor Education Jesse Fox, PhD, was mentioned in a Sept. 2 piece on the Luther College website titled, "Luther College professor develops test to analyze prevention behaviors during pandemic."
• Roland and Sarah George Professor of Finance and Chair of Finance Stuart Michelson, PhD, was quoted in the Sept. 10 U.S. News & World Report article, "7 Best High-Dividend Mutual Funds."
• Stetson sophomore Germaine Smart-Marshall was quoted in the Burlington County Times article, "South Jersey school districts focus on equity issues after summer of unrest" on Sept. 4.
• The accommodation of Stetson students by Holiday Inn Express and Suites was covered in the Sept. 2 West Volusia Beacon article, "Holiday Inn Express & Suites opens in south DeLand."
• Stetson was mentioned in an Aug. 31 WKMG-TV (Orlando-based CBS affiliate) segment. Stetson reported more than 100 students and employees in isolation, according to the segment.
• Law Dean Michèle Alexandre was quoted in the Tampa Bay Business Journal in a Sept. 4 article called, "At Stetson Law, prepping for on-campus learning took months of planning."

Other News:

• Professor of Law Ciara Torres-Spelliscy published the article, "Court Strikes Blow Against Dark Money Just in Time for the 2020 Elections," at Truthout.com on Sept. 5.
• Law Professor Timothy Kaye was quoted in a Sept. 3 article in the Legal Examiner called, "Thousands of veterans suing over 3M earplugs are closer to resolution."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a Sept. 4 piece for the Brennan Center for Justice called, "A Win Against Dark Money Eight Years in the Making."
• Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: Sept. 10, "Lonely? Robot Companions May Help," and Sept. 11, "Legal Issues in Using AI for Caregiving."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in an Aug. 28 article in The Boston Globe called, "Computers, desks, lockers: Back-to-school shopping is different this year."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy will participate in a panel called Campaign Finance and Other First Amendment Issues on Oct. 16 as part of the 2020 Election Speaker Series from Human Rights Educators USA.
• Graduate student Chris Williard was featured in the Ponte Vedre Recorder on Sept. 3 for his victory of the 10th JAGA Match Play Championship.

Alumni News:

• Law alumnus Chris Sprowls, incoming speaker of the Florida House of Representatives from Pinellas County, will be the keynote speaker at Villagers for Trump's 3rd Annual Trump Day Dinner, according to a Sept. 7 article on the Villages-News.com.
• Law alumna Ashley Moya was featured in the Illinois Business Journal on Sept. 6 after joining Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice, LLC.
• 2021 Best Lawyers® rankings recognized Law alumnus Stephen Parascandola as a "Best Lawyer" in environmental law, according to an announcement from the firm.
• Law alumna April Kuhn joined the president's cabinet at Pfeiffer University, filling a position combining needs for leadership in human resources, compliance and creating an inclusive environment on campus that welcomes, and seeks out, diversity, according to a Sept. 7 article in The Stanly News & Press.
• Law alumna Jennifer Bate Richy was appointed chief development officer of Naples Senior Center, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services for seniors, according to a Sept. 8 article in Gulfshore Business.
• Law alumnae Laurie E. Ohall and Dana Kemper were featured in a Sept. 8 Osprey Observer article about their estate planning, elder law and probate firm.

Aug 27-Sept 3

Top Stories

• Rajni Shankar-Brown, associate professor and Jessie Ball duPont Endowed Chair of Social Justice Education, and alumna Autumn Johnson '20 were interviewed for a Sept. 2 story on WCTV, serving South Georgia and North Florida. Johnson, a formerly homeless teenager who earned a full ride at Stetson, discussed her childhood and offered hope for other homeless children. Johnson has accepted a job at an organization that helps girls who were sex trafficked.
• Professor of Law Louis J. Virelli III was interviewed on WLRN Radio (a Miami-based NPR-affiliate) for an Aug. 26 segment on a recent state appeal regarding the battle to reopen schools in Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic. Professor Virelli was also interviewed for an Aug. 28 WLRN segment on the legal battle.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was featured on the You Don't Have to Yell podcast discussing her book "Political Brands." The podcast episode, called, "How Television Corrupted Campaign Finance," was also mentioned on the Election Law Blog.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote an August 31 opinion piece for the Brennan Center for Justice called, "Tracing the Money Behind the Supreme Court Case Against Obamacare; Most of the state attorneys general suing to dismantle the Affordable Care Act were elected with corporate backing." It was also mentioned by SCOTUSblog in the Tuesday round-up and the Election Law Blog.
• Stetson women's basketball head coach Lynn Bria was named Chair of NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee, as reported in the Daytona Beach News-Journal article "Stetson's Lynn Bria elected to serve as Chair of NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee" on Sept. 2.
• Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blog for the Elder Law Prof Blog: Aug. 27: "Upcoming Virtual Elder Law Symposium."
• Law Professor Ellen Podgor wrote the following blog for the White Collar Crime Prof Blog: Aug. 28: "COVID-19 & Jury Trial."

Alumni News

• Alumna Blair Parke published the article, "The powerful reason that the greatest of these is love," at BibleStudyTools.com on Aug. 29.
• Alumnus Robert Burkett was featured in numerous press outlets for accepting a position as vice president, international accounting, tax, and compliance at Abt Associates.
• Alumna Julie Gardenhire, PhD, was spotlighted in The Chattanoogan article, "New Faculty Join Lee's College Of Arts And Sciences And College Of Education."
• Law alumna Carolyn H. Sawyer was featured in Orlando Style's Orlando's Attorneys of the Year 2020. After a 15-year career as the chief radiation physicist at Orlando Regional Medical Center, she enrolled at Stetson Law in 1991. Her husband, Thomas Sawyer, made the career change with her, and they opened an Elder Law practice in 1993.
• Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, a leading civil defense litigation law firm with offices in Florida and more than 500 lawyers, has added three lawyers to its Tampa office, including Law alumnae Jennifer L. Hutchins and Jennifer Wilson, according to an Aug. 28 announcement from the firm.

Aug 21-27

Top Stories

• The article, " Stetson University confirms 54 coronavirus cases as state pulls report ," appeared in The Daytona Beach News-Journal on Aug. 25. A similar story, " 54 cases of COVID-19 confirmed at Stetson University in DeLand," was reported Aug. 24 by WKMG-TV Channel 6, WTSP-TV and WDBO.
• Lua Hancock, EdD, vice president of Campus Life and Student Success, was quoted by Fox 35 in the story, " Central Florida universities warn against large gatherings amid pandemic, could lead to suspensions ," on Aug. 27. The story mentioned Stetson's Everbridge app for daily wellness checks. Hancock also was interviewed on WMFE-FM on Aug. 27 for the story, " Stetson University Suspends Students Holding Parties, as 57 People Test Positive for Coronavirus ."
• Stetson University was mentioned in the story, " Volusia has small spike in new cases and 3 more deaths ," in the Hometown News on Aug. 28.
• Janie Graziani, assistant vice president for Marketing Communications, and student William Mackenzie were quoted in the West Volusia Beacon article, " Stetson frat hit by COVID cases; sick students quarantined," on Aug. 24.
• Asal Johnson, PhD, associate professor of Public Health, was quoted in the article, " Florida coronavirus cases have declined. It may be a result of less testing," on Aug. 26 in the Daytona Beach News-Journal. Johnson also was quoted Aug. 27 in the story, " Orange City Council votes 6-1 to keep mask mandate in place," in the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
• Stetson was mentioned in the article, "Universities try to stem COVID-19 cases," in Florida Politics on Aug. 26. The story also was picked up by FOX 13, WMBB-TV, WOGX-TV, WUSF-TV, WFOR-TV and dozens of other media outlets. A similar story appeared on FlaglerLive on Aug. 26 entitled, " Florida's Colleges and Universities are Suspending Students who Flout Covid-Safety Rules." The story was picked up by dozens of other media outlets.
• Stuart Michelson, PhD, Roland and Sarah George professor of Finance and Chair of Finance, was quoted by MSN Money on Aug. 27 for the article, " Is Dividend Stock Investing a Good Idea?"
• Associate Professor of Accounting Valrie Chambers, PhD, was quoted in the Aug. 21 Market Screener article, " Small-Business Owners: Don't Forget Special Pandemic Tax Breaks."
• Professor of Law Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in The Columbian article " Democrats push to revamp political money system that's boosting their campaigns" on Aug. 23. "The more voices you can get to say the same messages, identify the same problems dark money, corporate money and then repeat that message, that's where you get buy in from the American people," said Torres-Spelliscy, author of the book "Political Brands."
• Professor Emeritus of Political Science T. Wayne Bailey, PhD, was quoted in the West Volusia Beacon on Aug. 26 in the article, " Volusia ends its lawsuit against change in county government."

Other News:

Alumni News:

• Alumnus and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was featured in the Aug. 21 article " Postmaster General has long record of Republican contributions " on the Enterprise Ledger. He was also featured in the Financial Times piece, "Louis DeJoy, the US postmaster with deep pockets," on Aug. 21.
• Alumnus Lewis Cohen joined Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman as partner, according to an Aug. 24 press release.
• Alumnus Pedro Cuervo was interviewed in a Winter Haven News Chief story about the hardships associated with the Bar Exam delays.

Aug 14-20

Top Stories

• Professor of Environmental Science and Studies Wendy Anderson, PhD, published the article, " Then and now on DeLand's east side" in the West Volusia Beacon on Aug. 13. The article noted that Anderson is a candidate for election to Seat 4 on the Volusia Soil and Water Conservation District Board.
• Roland and Sarah George Professor of Finance and Chair of Finance Stuart Michelson, PhD, was quoted in the Aug. 19 article in U.S. News & World Report, " Why Investors Could Add Some Active Investing to a Portfolio."
• Associate professor of marketing Scott Jones, PhD, was quoted in the Aug. 19 Lafayette Journal and Courier article, " The saga of the Indy 500 TV blackout and why Lafayette can tune in this year." He said, "There are those sports out there, football is a good example, where I think the fan experience is more valuable when the place is packed. … You want to go sit with your friends and get loud and cheer."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in an Aug. 14 article in the Palm Beach Post called, "Florida dealt election double whammy; busy hurricane season, pandemic." This article was picked up by other newspapers, including the Palm Beach Daily News, Pensacola News Journal and Naples Daily News.
• Adjunct instructor of history Peggy MacDonald, PhD, was quoted in the Aug. 18 Independent Florida Alligator article, " J.J. Finley Elementary's new namesake: Carolyn Beatrice Parker."
• Stetson University College of Law was mentioned in an Aug. 14 article on Law360 called, "Reps., Deans Raise Concerns Over Fla. Bar Exam Software."
• Law Professor Judith Scully was featured on a Justice for All segment on August 19 on Bay News 9 about the rate at which black children are charged as adults.

Other News:

• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in an Aug. 19 article on Roll Call called, "Democrats push to revamp political money system that's boosting their campaigns." That article was picked up by newspapers around the country, including the Miami Herald and Kansas City Star.
• Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in an Aug. 14 Inside Higher Ed article called, "Deadline Time for New Federal Sexual Assault Policies." Jake Sapp, a Title IX legal researcher for the Stetson University Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy, also was quoted in the article.
• Law Professor Luz Nagle was quoted in an Aug. 12 article on the International Bar Association called, "Inequality before the law."
• Law Professor Kirsten K. Davis wrote the introduction for the 2019-21 Professionalism Handbook from The Florida Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism that was released this week.
• Law professors Andrew Appleby, Lance Long, and Royal Gardner, as well as Assistant Director of the Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy Erin Okuno and alumni Daniel Town and Daniel Raymer, were featured in The Florida Bar News on Aug. 19 for a new environmental tax law contest, which Stetson Law held in the spring.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in an Aug. 14 article on E&E News called, "How utilities use secret campaigns against climate action."
• Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in an Aug. 13 article on Education Dive called, "With DeVos' Title IX rule taking effect, higher ed is under strain."
• Law Professor Rebecca Morgan wrote the following blog for the Elder Law Prof Blog: Aug. 14, " The Need for Support for Grandparent Caregivers-GAO Report."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted on BBC OS about school children returning to in-person education. (That segment begins at 26:36, and her portion can be heard starting at 29:28).

Alumni News:

• Alumnus Louis DeJoy was featured in the WUSA9 (a Washington DC-based CBS affiliate) article, " Who is U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy?" on Aug. 15.
• Alumnus Jason R. Maughan was mentioned in the Fort Myers Beach Observer for his candidacy in the Republican primary for the Florida State House District 76. The article, titled Republican primary for State House seat, was published Aug. 12.
• Alumna Falecia D. Williams, PhD, began her tenure as president of Prince George’s Community College, as reported on Aug. 13 by Prince George's Suite.
• Alumna Michelle Branham was mentioned in the Aug. 14 WINK News (a Fort Myers-based CBS affiliate) article, " Task force on the limited reopening of long-term care facilities to hold meeting." Branham is part of a task force assembled to work on opening long-term care facilities.
• Kaylee Tuck, a 2018 Law alumna, was featured in a Florida Politics article for running in the House District 55 GOP Primary (she won, ultimately taking with 56 percent of the vote).
• Law alumnus Ricardo "Rick" Fernandez was featured on Patch.com because he was running in the Hillsborough County Commission District 3 Democratic primary.
• Law alumna Julie Mchaffie was featured in a News Channel 8 (NBC affiliate) story about the cancellation of the Florida Bar Exam. She was also featured on Spectrum News Channel 13 in Orlando.
• Law alumna Emily Plakon was featured in story on various CBS affiliates and Bay News 9 the same topic.
• Law alumna Kristen Overstreet was featured on ABC affiliates and Capital News Service on the topic.
• Law alumnus Sam Bookhardt ran for (and won) Circuit Judge, 18th Judicial Circuit, Group 25 in Brevard County, according to Space Coast Daily.
• Johnson Pope is absorbing Ford & Ford, a long-running law practice that can trace its roots back to 1925 and had two of Stetson’s earliest female Law graduates, according to an Aug. 20 article in the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

Aug 7-14

Top Stories

• Stetson's Move-in Day for Fall 2020 semester was featured in the article, " Continuing coverage of Stetson move-in day, start of classes," by Spectrum News 13. The news also appeared in USA Today, MSN, WWSB, WJCT, FOX Spokane, WCBS-TV and dozens of other outlets.
• Stetson was mentioned in the Aug. 10 article, "Some Florida Schools Start as New Coronavirus Cases Drop," by the Associated Press. The article also appeared in Spectrum News NYC, Florida Politics, Education Week and the Washington Times.
• Dean Michèle Alexandre was featured in a profile, "Education Is Power For Haiti-Born Stetson Law Dean, Michele Alexandre," in The Haitian Times. A Harvard Law School grad and the first Black dean of Stetson's College of Law, she said, "In the '90s in Brooklyn, Haitians were pariahs and were labeled as carriers of HIV and AIDS. We were constantly jumped on and singled out as less than, and that was kind of symptomatic of the way in which many poor Black folks were treated."
• The Aug. 14 article, " Volusia and Florida coronavirus deaths outpace milestone flu years" in the Daytona Beach News-Journal quoted Asal Johnson, PhD, assistant professor of Public Health. "In the beginning of this public health crisis, top political and TV personalities made the comparisons between the two to suggest that more people die of flu than COVID, so we should not be much concerned about this virus. We all now see these statements were clearly misinformed," she said.
• Peter F. Lake, the Charles A. Dana Chair and Director of the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy at the College of Law, as quoted in the Aug. 13 article, " With DeVos' Title IX rule taking effect, higher ed is under strain," in Education Dive and Inside Higher Ed.
• Stetson University was mentioned in the Lakeland Ledger story, " In change, FSC limits students on campus for fall," on Aug. 11.
• Paula Hentz, director of International Learning, was quoted in the article, " Crises an 'opportunity' to build an equitable future for study abroad," in The PIE News on Aug. 11.
• Valrie Chambers, associate professor of Accounting, was quoted Aug. 11 in the Journal of Accountancy article, entitled " What faculty will change about their remote teaching this fall."

Other News:

• Bud Hanson, executive director of Professional and Corporate Education and professor of Practice, was interviewed by WDBO for the story, " Free professional development classes available."
• "Stetson University College of Law Launches Telehealth Options for Students," quoted Theresa J. Pulley Radwan, Transitional Business Administrator and professor of Law, on Patch.com on Aug. 10.
• Law Professor Judith Scully was featured in a new Justice for All roundtable series on Bay News 9. In a separate airing, the roundtable participants, which also included alumnus Bob Gualtieri, discussed body cameras for police officers.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy's piece for the Brennan Center for Justice called, "Bribery Charges in Ohio Illuminate the Dangers of Dark Money," was cited in an Aug. 10 article on Sludge and mentioned on the Election Law Blog.
• Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was quoted in an Aug. 12 interview with WMFE, called, "Three Popular Downtown Orlando Bars Have Lost Their Alcohol Licenses."
• Student-athlete Rebecca Ingram was mentioned in The Gippsland Times in Australia in the Aug. 11 article, " Virus hits beach volleyball season."

Alumni News

• Law alumnus Chris M. Pratt and alumna Kristy Zinna are running for Manatee County Judge, Group 4, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and The Bradenton Times.
• Law alumnus Daniel D. Whitehouse was featured in a Leadership Lessons Q&A with Authority Magazine on Aug. 10.
• Law alumnus Kevin J. Plunkett will be this year's honoree at the United Way of Westchester and Putnam's Day of Golf, according to New York Patch . The event will be held Sept. 14.

July 31- Aug 6

Top Stories

• Associate Professor of Public Health Asal Johnson, PhD, was quoted in The Daytona Beach News-Journal on July 31 in the article, " With 257 coronavirus deaths, Florida breaks record for 4th day in a row." "Unfortunately, I expect to see more high numbers of death as we continue to have high daily numbers and many hospitals are running out of ICU beds," she said.
• Alan Green, PhD, associate professor and Chair of Economics, was quoted in the Atlanta Journal Constitution on Aug. 4 in the article, " Opinion: Are dollar stores the problem or the symptom of larger issue?" He said, "You are likely to find dollar stores in areas with lower property values and incomes, but that’s because dollar stores' target market is low- to middle-income households. They do not cause low incomes, and if incomes were to rise, then other, high-end stores might enter the market."
• Nathan Wolek, PhD, professor of Digital Arts and Music Technology, was quoted in the Orlando Sentinel on July 31 in the article, " Atlantic Center for the Arts awarded grant to help blind, low-sighted youth ."
• Psychology Professor Christopher Ferguson, PhD, wrote the article, "The Futility of the Conservative War on Pornography" in Quillette on Aug. 1.
• Matthew Hurst, associate professor of Finance and interim director of the Roland and Sarah George Investments Institute, was quoted in the article, " Is it time for the U.S. to create a sovereign wealth fund?" by Plan Sponsor magazine on July 31.
• Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was featured in an interview with Bay News 9 regarding two upcoming Florida Supreme Court cases on medical marijuana. View the interview online.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote an Aug. 6 opinion piece for the Brennan Center for Justice called, "Bribery Charges in Ohio Illuminate the Dangers of Dark Money."
• Associate Professor of Public Health Asal Johnson was quoted in the Daytona Beach News-Journal in several articles Aug. 3-5 about the COVID-19 pandemic, including " Florida reports low number of new coronavirus cases amid Tropical Storm Isaias." The story notes that state-supported coronavirus testing sites closed in preparation for Tropical Storm Isaias. "This factor should be considered in consideration of any type of metrics for next couple of weeks," Johnson said.
• Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson was quotes by Medium on Aug. 2 in the article, " On the Relationship Between Video Games and Violence."

Other News:

• Stetson's Professional and Corporate Education (PaCE) program was mentioned Aug. 4 in BizEd, a publication of AACSB, an association for educational institutions with business programs and organizations devoted to advancing business education.
• Scott Jones, PhD, associate professor of Marketing, was interviewed on " The Future of Sports" on KTBC Good Day Austin on July 31.
• "Study: Pornography does not cause violent sex crimes" appeared Aug. 5 on the UTSA Today, the news website of the University of Texas at San Antonio, and mentioned Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson conducted the study with a UTSA professor. A similar story also appeared on CBS Austin on Aug. 5 in the article, " UTSA professor says watching porn does not cause violent sexual crimes."
• The Pioneer Football League has suspended the football season for the fall semester, according to the article, Stetson, ASUN, Continuing to Monitor Pandemic, on Spot On Florida Aug. 7.
• Stetson University and a number of its student-athletes were mentioned in the article, " Florida Collegiate Teams, Players Earn ITA Academic Recognition" on Aug. 5 on the USTA Florida website.
• Stetson University was mentioned Aug. 5 in the Daytona Beach News-Journal article, " NCAA says status of fall championships must be decided by Aug. 21," and another article, " Local Sports Roundup: Stetson rowing adds 3."

Alumni News:

• Law alumna Madison Wahler joined Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel, LLP as a litigation associate in the Tampa office, according to a July 31 announcement on South Florida Caribbean News.
• Law alumna Lindsey Romano joined the San Francisco office of Gordon & Rees as a member of the Health Care practice group, according to an announcement from the firm.

July 24-31

Top Stories

• Stetson President Chris Roellke, PhD, joined more than 130 leaders in Florida calling on the community to follow safety guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop the state's escalating COVID-19 crisis. Their opinion piece, " Florida's top CEOs — 135 strong — call for masks and more to stem rising COVID-19 cases," appeared July 28 in the South Florida Sun Sentinel and other media outlets around the state, including the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Gainesville Sun, Orlando Sentinel and Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.
• Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson, PhD, was quoted in Florida Trend on July 29 and other media outlets for his recent study, " Stetson University Researcher says Porn does not Cause Violent Sex Crimes."
• Stuart Michelson, PhD, Roland and Sarah George professor of Finance and Chair of Finance, was quoted in U.S. News & World Report on July 28 in the article, " What to Know About Investing in European Stocks."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy's May 20, 2016, opinion piece, "How Big Business Bailed Out the Nazis," for The Brennan Center for Justice was featured on the Thom Hartmann Program on July 27.
• Law Professor Ellen Podgor was quoted in a July 24 article in The Cleveland Plain Dealer called, "Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, aides in company of mobsters as they face racketeering charge."
• Associate professor of Marketing, Deborah Goldring, PhD, was quoted July 27 by Help Squad in an article, " Brand Distinction for Your Website that Doesn't Feel Fake."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted on Salon.com in an article called, "Exclusive: Trump campaign kept paying Kayleigh McEnany after White House hiring." The quote was also cited in an article on AlterNet.org.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a July 28 opinion piece for Talking Points Memo called, "The Unlikely Winner In The SCOTUS Trump Tax Cases: Summer Zervos." This was also featured on the SCOTUSblog round-up on July 29.
• Stetson alumnus Peter Nyong’o has married singer, songwriter, guitarist and freelance writer Wanja Wohoro. News of the wedding appeared July 30 in the Daily Mail (United Kingdom) in the article, " Lupita Nyong’o shares 'a moment of joy' as she watches her brother's wedding on her laptop amid the pandemic: 'Thank God for technology!' "
• "How Stan Van Gundy got Radicalized" in GQ on July 28 mentions Andy Eisen, PhD, visiting assistant professor of history, and Stetson's Community Education Program as making an impact on Van Gundy and his wife in advocating for criminal justice reform.
• Luke Brown, one of the most prolific scorers in Indiana high school history, has announced that he is "100% committed" to play basketball at Stetson University next year, according to Sports Illustrated Online on July 26. The article, "Indiana Prep Standout Luke Brown Commits to Stetson," also mentioned Stetson Head Coach Donnie Jones. A similar story, "Connection with coach leads Blackford's Brown to Stetson," appeared July 27 in The Herald Bulletin in Indiana.

Other News:

• Law Professor Ellen Podgor wrote the July 23 article for the White Collar Crime Prof Blog, " Court Refuses to Tolerate "Retaliation" Against Micheal Cohen."
• Law Professor Susan Rozelle was quoted in a July 25 article in the Tampa Bay Times called, "Tampa Bay drivers have run into protesters. Why haven't they been arrested?"
• Gulfport Patch picked up a Stetson University press release about the American Bar Endowment Grant and Amendment 4 clinics with Community Law Program.
• Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: July 23, " Reduced SNF Training Requirements Because of COVID;" and July 24, " New Brief from APS Technical Assistance Resource Center."
• "The Game Plan on the Ball" on WOOF Sports Talk interviewed Scott Jones, PhD, associate professor of Marketing, about how the pandemic is impacting sports business, including Major League Baseball and college football.
• "Stetson football season delayed; nonconference games eliminated" appeared July 27 in the Orlando Sentinel, Daytona Beach News-Journal and on Spectrum News 13.

Alumni News

• Alumna Kristy Zinna is one of four candidates running for the Manatee County Court Judge Group 4 bench, according to a July 26 article in The Bradenton Times.
• Alumna Nora Riva Bergman was featured in a July 27 episode of the podcast Stories that Empower.

July 17-23

Top Stories

• Athletics Director Jeff Altier was quoted in The Daytona Beach News-Journal in a July 21 story entitled, " Fall sports at Stetson on hold for now." Currently, all athletic competitions have been delayed until mid-September. Altier added, "I can see a scenario where we don’t see a decline in the virus on a statewide basis that allows us to go back to full-scale activity until later in the fall, therefore having us delay it and moving everything to the spring."
• Dean Michèle Alexandre wrote an opinion piece for The Haitian Times called, "The Time Is Now—Our Civil Rights Elders' Eternal Gifts To Us." It was also published on J'Ouvert Radio & News website.
• "Why Instagram Live has been such a hit in Nigeria" quoted Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson, PhD, in The World News on July 21 and Business Insider.
• Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson was quoted in the story, " Playing violent video games as a child does NOT lead to more aggressive behaviour in real-life, study finds ," in the Daily Mail in the United Kingdom and many other media outlets.
• "The Best Test-Optional Colleges" appeared on Best Colleges.com on July 22 and listed Stetson University as No. 4 in "Top 10 Regional Test-Optional Universities — South."
• Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was interviewed on July 20 on Bay News 9 to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Florida's Amendment 4 in a segment entitled, "Supreme Court refuses to hear case on felon voting."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted on Vox.com for a July 21 article called, "What's at stake if Trump gets to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg."
• Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was quoted in the St. Pete Catalyst in a July 20 article called, "Are mask ordinances really against the Constitution?"

Other News:

Alumni News:

• Law alumna Rhea F. Law, chair of the Stetson University College of Law Board of Overseers and member of the Board of Trustees of Stetson University, is joining the Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research Board of Directors, according to a July 16 announcement in Tampa Bay Newswire.
• Law alumnus Fred Piccolo Jr., the communications director for the Florida Speaker of the House, will move to a new role as the chief spokesperson for Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to a July 21 article in the Miami Herald.
• During an investiture ceremony on July 10, 2020, at Fort Myer, Virginia, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy appointed law alumnus Luis Martinez-Monfort as a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, according to a July 20 article on the Army's website.
• The Legal Intelligencer announced that Amos Goodall has been given a Lifetime Achievement Award for 2020 as part of The Legal Intelligencer's 2020 Professional Excellence Awards series, per a July 18 article in The Express. Goodall earned an LL.M. (with honors) in Elder Law from Stetson Law in 2009.
• Law alumna Kaylee Tuck is running to represent Highlands County and the rest of District 55 in the Florida House of Representatives, according to a July 18 article in the Highlands News-Sun.
• Law alumnus Richard Rice was named to the Leadership Blount County Class of 2021, according to a July 18 article in The Daily Times.
• Law alumnus Sam Bookhardt is running for 18th Circuit Judge Group 25, according to Florida Today.

July 9-16

Top Stories

• Stetson University President Emerita Wendy B. Libby, PhD, and President Christopher Roellke, PhD, were the subject of a July 12 opinion piece in The Daytona Beach News-Journal entitled, " Our View: Stetson steps into the future."
• Assistant Professor of History Mayhill Fowler, PhD, was quoted in National Geographic on July 6 in the story, " Spectacular flower crowns rule in Ukraine" about the traditional Ukrainian "vinok" worn by women. Fowler said, "People are finding out what is Ukrainian and celebrating it in the consumer sphere" and "using folk motifs for contemporary expression."
• Dean Michèle Alexandre was featured on WMNF MidPoint Monday on July 13 discussing the new Florida Law Schools' Consortium for Racial Justice.
• Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson, PhD, wrote an article for Psychology Today on July 3, called " '13 Reasons Why' and Teen Suicide." He wrote, "More recently, I published a research study of youth and their parents. In this study, watching the show '13 Reasons Why' was associated with reduced depression and suicidal ideation in youth."
• Stetson University was mentioned July 15 in the West Volusia Beacon story, " Five Stetson University student athletes test positive."
• Hari Pulapaka, PhD, associate math professor, was mentoned July 15 in the article, " Pulapaka Steps Away from Cress Operations with Minority Ownership," in Scott Josesph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide.
• Heidi Goldsworthy, director of Financial Aid, was quoted by The Penny Hoarder in the article, " 42% of student loan borrowers have regrets: 4 tips to avoid the same fate ."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a July 13 Readers Digest article called, "8 of the Biggest Presidential Tax Scandals Throughout History."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted on NPR on July 13 in a segment called, "With The November Elections Looming, The FEC Can't Take Much Action."
• Jake Sapp, a Title IX legal researcher at Stetson’s Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law, was quoted July 13 in the Inside Higher Ed article, " Legal Challenges on Many Fronts."
• The Montgomery Advertiser mentioned Stetson College of Law in the article, " Freedom Rides Museum to host national virtual event with 'Good Trouble' director and Freedom Riders " on July 8.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was a featured guest on " Top of Mind with Julie Rose" on BYU Radio on July 13 for an episode called, "Trump Tax Returns, Water Bills, China’s Tracking Uighurs."
• Law Professor Ellen Podgor wrote the following blogs for the White Collar Crime Prof Blog: July 9, " Trump v. Mazars, Trump v. Deutsche Bank, Trump v. Vance," which was also mentioned in the July 13 SCOTUSBlog round-up; July 9, " Judge Sullivan Requests Rehearing En Banc in Flynn Case;" and July 11: " Robert Mueller Speaks Out!"
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a July 15 opinion piece for The Brennan Center for Justice called, "Is Facebook Caving on Political Ads?"
• Gunster, one of Florida's oldest and largest full-service business law firms, announced seven J.D. candidates selected to join the firm's Summer Associate Program. Among them were Stetson's Peyton Brown and Audrey Gangloff.

Alumni News

• Alumnus and former Hatter kicker Jonny Messina was mentioned in the Bryan Times, Indiana Statesman and many other news outlets in the July 15 story, " Countdown to Camp No. 16: Will special teams be an asset or an issue?"
• Alumna Virginia Hall was featured in the July 15 story in Clay Today, "OP Town council looking to fill vacant seat."
• Four former standouts on the Women’s Basketball team — Victoria McGowan, Sasha Sims, Jama Sharp, and Brianti Saunders – were included in the story, " 4 Hatters named to ASUN All-Decade Team in women’s basketball," in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on July 15.
• Alumnus and former Basketball star Divine Myles was featured in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on July 15 in the story, " Stetson's Divine Myles named to ASUN All-Decade Team for men's basketball."
• Alumna and former Stetson soccer standout Sarah Collins was featured in the Daytona Beach News-Journal article, " Former Stetson soccer standout named to ASUN All-Decade Team" on July 9.
• Law alumnus John Distasio joined The Florida Law Group, according to a July 9 announcement.
• Two Law alumni joined the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar, according to a July 10 announcement. Philip S. Wartenberg is the new treasurer, and Sarah E. Kay is secretary.
• Law alumna Pam Vergara was featured in the Citrus County Chronicle as she is challenging George Angeliadis for his circuit judge seat in Hernando County.
• Law alumnus Chris Miller was featured on Barker's View on GovStuff Live! 1380am The Cat in an interview about his run for re-election as Volusia County Judge.
• Law alumna Monique Scott was featured in the Osprey Observer as she is running for Hillsborough County judge.

July 3-9

Top Stories

• President Chris Roellke, PhD, was interviewed by The Daytona Beach News-Journal on July 8 for the article, " New Stetson President Christopher Roellke: 'Kindness has to get as contagious as the virus .'" About the challenges posed by the coronavirus, he said, "We're doing the very best we can to follow all CDC guidelines on appropriate physical distancing. We have enhanced our cleaning protocols. … We have full testing capabilities and full isolation capabilities should some of our students become affected."
• Stetson international student Vitor Lacerda Siqueira from Brazil was quoted in a Voice of America story on July 7, " Drastic Declines Expected in Foreign Students in US," in RiodeJaneiroNews.net, Sydney News, Trinidad Times, Israel Herald, China National News, Hawaii Telegraph and many other media outlets around the world. Siqueira plans to return for classes next month and said, "My parents are afraid because the cases are still growing, but they understand that the college is making an effort to have a better and safe environment."
• Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, assistant professor of Public Health, was quoted in The Daytona Beach News-Journal in the July 2 article, " 31 Volusia long-term care facilities now have coronavirus cases." She said, "We need to remember that test results are not always accurate. It takes only one false negative staff member to enter and infect so many others. The only way to protect the most vulnerable people in our community is to decrease the number of positive cases everywhere."
• Asal Mohamadi Johnson, assistant professor of Public Health, also was quoted in the Florida Today article, " COVID-19 cases begin to tax testing capacity … again," on July 8. She said, "In order to keep up with tracing cases, we need to hire more public health forces. This is an overdue investment in our public health infrastructure. If COVID-19 can not justify such an important investment, I do not know what else can be done."
• College of Law Dean Michèle Alexandre was mentioned in a July 8 article in the Tallahassee Democrat called, "Florida law schools teaming up to address social, racial injustice." The article also was published in the Daytona Beach News-Journal, the Sarasota Herald Tribune, Winter Haven News Chief, St. Augustine Herald, Florida Times-Union and other media outlets.
• Susan Peppers-Bates, PhD, associate professor of philosophy, was quoted in the story, " Splash Mountain has a long history of racial insensitivity. But re-branding isn't an easy fix," on July 8 in the South Florida Sun Sentinel and the Orlando Sentinel. "White people have loved and laughed at caricaturing Black people for a very long time. Splash Mountain has been a part of that," she said. Her interview also was included in a story on Forbes Online on July 8.
• Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $250,000 for the Stetson College of Law's veterans advocacy clinic, according to an article June 29 in the Tampa Bay Times, as well as other media outlets, including the Tampa Bay Business Journal and Florida Bar Online.
• Terence Farrell, PhD, professor of Biology, was quoted in the South Florida Sun Sentinel on July 4 in the article, " Native snakes have another enemy, and it's spreading." Farrell said, "Our snakes don't have any history with these parasites, and it’s in these situations where we tend to see the worst possible outcome." The story also appeared in the Orlando Sentinel and a similar story appeared in KeyNews.com on July 8.
• Kara Cummings, Marketing administrative assistant II for the School of Business Administration, was interviewed for a news segment that aired July 8-9 on WESH-TV 2 News and CW18 WKCF TV about her experiences contracting COVID-19 and her quick recovery.
• Heidi H. Goldsworthy, director of the Office of Financial Aid, was quoted in the July 6 article, " What to Do if You Need More Money for College This Fall" by The Penny Hoarder. The story also appeared in other media outlets.
• Stetson student Lucas Colon was quoted in The Daytona Beach News-Journal in the July 2 article, " DeLand mandates masks, will fine those who don't comply."
• Law professor Ciara Torres-Spellicy was quoted by WalletHub on June 30 in the article, "2020's Most Independent States."
• Chris Ferguson, PhD, professor of psychology, was mentioned in the article, Chris Ferguson's Research, on the 360mag.com. Ferguson was interviewed for the July 9 article, "Healthy Habits: Screen Use and Teen Mental Health," for the Motherhood Moment blog.
• The Sandra Stetson Aquatic Center was highlighted in the article, "University boathouse's curved metal roof marries form to function," on PAC-Clad.com.
• Incoming student Krista Haraway and Law alumnus Jose Estrada were quoted in the July 2 article, " When students make racially insensitive comments, should schools be held accountable?" on St. Pete Catalyst.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a July 6 opinion piece for the Brennan Center for Justice called, "Supreme Court Allows States to Punish 'Faithless' Electoral College Voters." This was picked up by both the Election Law Blog and the SCOTUSblog round-up.
• Law Professor Ellen Podgor posted the following blogs to the White Collar Crime Prof Blog: July 2, " Supreme Court Accepts Cert on Redaction Issue in Mueller Report;" and July 8, " NY Department of Financial Services and Deutsche Bank – Jeffrey Epstein."
• Law Professor Ellen Podgor’s 2002 article in the U.C. Davis Law Review was cited in a July 3 article in The National Law Review.
• Stetson University was mentioned in the July 6 article, " Early workouts a 'measuring stick' of readiness, but Cardinals already have pitchers 'compromised' for opening day," on the Salemnewsonline.com and other media outlets.
• DeLand Suns play home opener; Florida League starts season without fans in stands  in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on July 2 quoted incoming student Jovan Gill and mentioned other Stetson players.
• "Meghan McLean looks to capture her first Women's Amateur Championship" highlights the Stetson student and Hatter golfer in the July 4 article on Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) of Ottawa, Ontario.
• Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan received the 2020 Powley Elder Law Award from The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, according to a June 30 announcement.

Alumni News

June 26-July 2

Top Stories

• Asal Johnson, PhD, assistant professor of Public Health, was quoted in The Daytona Beach News-Journal in the June 25 article, " Volusia County has record-high 95 coronavirus cases; 5,004 new Florida cases." "Just when we were about to see the results of lock downs, everything opened up. I want people know that the economic suffering of the one-month lock down did not manifest itself in public health outcomes because it was not done for sufficient duration," she said.
• Dean Michéle Alexandre was quoted in The Daily Business Review and Law.com in a June 29 article called, "Florida's Law Schools Team Up to Fight Racial Injustice." This article also appeared in other Law.com publications, including Texas Lawyer.
• "Stetson offers students $3.2 million in grants, credits" appeared in the Ormond Beach Hometown News on June 25. Stetson will provide qualified, full-time, returning undergraduate students with a special $1,500, one-time, Stetson Welcome Back Grant.
• The press release on the Florida Law Schools' Consortium for Racial Justice was picked up by the West Orlando News and TaxProf Blog.
• Christopher Finkle, Technology specialist in duPont-Ball Library’s Innovation Lab, was interviewed for Fox TV Channel 51 and Fox TV Channel 35 for a news story that aired multiple times July 1-2, entitled " Stetson University making ear guards for students when they return." "In order for Stetson University to reopen safely, mask compliance has to be really high and anything that we can do to help reduce the irritation of them, I feel like will help keep everybody safe when we come back in the fall," Finkle said.
• Sean Beckmann, assistant biology professor, was quoted in The Bradford Era Online in the June 22 article, Ticked Off, about ticks and Lyme disease. "The signs of most tick-borne diseases are similar to those of the flu — fever, lethargy, muscle soreness, and in some cases nausea or joint pain. Tick-borne diseases are caused by bacteria and parasites and need to be treated differently than the flu," he said. The article also appeared in many other media outlets.
• The latest work of Stetson’s Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy, including Law Professor Royal Gardner and Assistant Director Erin Okuno, was featured in the June newsletter The Reporter for The Environmental and Land Use Law Section of The Florida Bar.
• Stetson student Gonzalo González was interviewed by The Red & Black in a June 27 article, "' The privilege of dreaming big': DACA recipients reflect on the continuation of the program ." González was born in Mexico but was raised in the United States as a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient.
• Law Professor Kirsten K. Davis’s article, " He, She, or They: Thinking Rhetorically About Gender and Personal Pronouns," from Appellate Advocacy Blog on Sept. 5, 2019, was cited in a June 20, 2020, Maryland Appellate Blog post called, The Singular "They" in Legal Writing.

Other News:

Alumni News:

June 20-25

Top Stories

• Stetson University President Wendy B. Libby, PhD, and Chief Financial Officer Bob Huth were quoted in The Daytona Beach News-Journal on June 19 in the story, " Stetson University students to see some financial relief amid coronavirus pandemic," about one-time $1,500 credits for full-time, returning undergraduates. Libby said, "Even among the budget issues the university is wrestling with, we felt we had to do what we could to help students return to Stetson this fall and complete or continue their studies."
• College of Law Dean Michèle Alexandre was quoted by Patch.com on June 19 in the story, " Exploring Juneteenth: Get The History, Relevance And More Resources." Alexandre said, "It is crucial that we take a moment to pause, reflect, and educate ourselves about America’s racial history, the work left undone in that area, and about structural racism's impact on all aspects of institutional work, if left unaddressed."
• Chris Ferguson, PhD, psychology professor, was quoted in the University Business article, "Social media offers students a 'lifeline' in age of anxiety," on June 24. He said, "We have done a good job of terrifying people about screen time. The evidence suggests that screen time in and of itself is not a good predictor of anything and that it’s not poisonous."
• Bud Hanson, executive director of Professional and Corporate Education and professor of Practice, was quoted in University Business in the June 22 story, " Can colleges effectively launch online workforce development programs quickly?" about the recent launch of more than 20 prepackaged online workforce training courses.
• Law Professor Andrew Appleby was quoted in a June 22 Daytona Beach News-Journal article called, "Appeals court still mum on Volusia Amendment 10 case as election goes forward."
• Law Professor Royal Gardner was quoted in a June 22 article on Bloomberg Law called, "Environmentalists Relieved as Critics Slam ‘Muddled’ SCOTUS Term."
• Susan Peppers-Bates, associate professor of Philosophy, was mentioned in the Atlanta Journal Constitution on June 25 in " Opinion: Close your eyes. What if Abram Colby were white?"

Other News:

• The Stetson University School of Business Administration is launching a human resource management (HRM) program, according to BizEd on June 20.
• Ten Stetson faculty members who received tenure were listed in Inside Higher Ed on June 25.
• Stetson Athletics Director Jeff Altier was mentioned in the Mississippi Business Journal on June 19 in the story, " Robinson named FCS ADA president; first African-American to assume role." The story notes that Altier will serve on the Executive Committee for the Division I Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA).
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a June 23 opinion piece for Talking Points Memo called, "Will FL's System Of Felon Pay-To-Vote Disenfranchisement End In Time For November?" It was shared on the Election Law Blog.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a June 25 column called, "The Pandemic Has Revealed America’s Impatience. But America Will Need Patience in the 2020 Election," for ProMarket, the publication of the Stigler Center at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a June 22 opinion piece for the Brennan Center for Justice called, "This Supreme Court Case Could Have Major Consequences for Presidential Races." It was featured on the June 23 SCOTUSblog round-up.
• Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blog for the Elder Law Prof Blog: June 26: Nursing Homes: Making Room for COVID-19 Residents?
• Law Professor Ellen Podgor posted the following blogs on the White Collar Crime Prof Blog: June 23, Politics in DOJ- The Stone Case; June 24, Amicus Briefs in Flynn Case – And Opinion by DC Circuit Court; June 24, Commentary on Flynn Decision – What Should Judge Sullivan Do Now?; June 24, Judiciary Hearing – Stone Case & Antitrust – Politics Does Not Belong in DOJ; June 25, Disparity in White Collar and Non-White Collar Compassionate Release; and June 26, White Collar Briefly MiniPod – Six Podcasts on White Collar Crime.
• Law Professor Ellen Podgor’s 2002 article in the U.C. Davis Law Review was cited in a June 25 article on LexBlog.
• Stetson student Mary Grace Henley got a shout out on Phelps.com for her contribution to the June 22 article, "Hurricane Preparedness: Planning for the Unexpected." Henley is a 2020 summer associate at Phelps Dunbar.
• Three Stetson students, Taylor Bollt, Steven Gendreau, and Corey Roberts, are serving as summer law clerks for Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., according to a June 24 announcement from the firm.

Alumni News:

• Alumnus Nick Bialkowski has been hired as Senior Associate for the Phoenix office of JLL, according to Commercial Executive Magazine on June 24. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the School of Business Administration.
• Alumna and Double Hatter Leah Rush Cann has joined Brookline Capital Markets, according to MarketLine on June 23. She earned her B.A. in Art History and Chemistry, and her MBA from Stetson.
• Law alumnus John Miller has joined the law firm of Boy Agnew Potanovic as a partner, according to a June 19 notice in the Cape Coral Daily-Breeze.
• Law alumna Amanda Govin joins Dean Mead as an associate in the Tax practice group in the firm’s Orlando office, according to a June 22 announcement.
• Law alumnus Luis Viera, a Tampa city council member, wrote a June 23 column for 83 Degrees Media called, "Why explore lynchings? Ignored history lingers like untreated wounds."
• Law alumnus and Lake County Judge Cary Rada was promoted to a seat on the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court, according to a June 25 report on Florida Politics. He’s filling a seat opened by the retirement of longtime Circuit Court Judge Mark Hill.
• Law alumna L.A. Perkins, founding partner of Perkins Pershes, PLLC, was installed as president of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association by Judge Charles Burton during a Zoom virtual meeting on May 16, according to an announcement.

June 13-19

Top Stories

• Assistant Professor of Public Health Asal Johnson, PhD, was quoted in The Daytona Beach News-Journal article, " Florida shatters daily record with 3,207 new cases; 1 Volusia death and highest number of local cases at 62 ," on June 18. Despite the increase, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would not shut down the state again. Said Johnson, "I find it troubling that DeSantis keeps disregarding evidence and picks and chooses how to read and interpret science. This is not how public health works."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was interviewed by ABC Action News Tampa Bay for a June 17 article called, "Ex-officer Derek Chauvin voted in-person in Fla. twice despite being a permanent Minn. resident, documents show." This interview was featured on various other local TV station affiliates throughout Florida.
• College of Law Dean Michèle Alexandre was quoted by The St. Pete Catalyst for the June 15 the article, " Stetson College of Law plans return to campus early in midst of COVID-19." Alexandre said the law school was working on a revised academic calendar that would likely start a week earlier, bringing first-year students to campus for orientation Aug. 8 rather than Aug. 15.
• College of Law Dean Michèle Alexandre and President Wendy B. Libby, PhD, were quoted in the article, " Anonymous Donors Establish Distinguished Scholarship Program With $10M Planned Gift," on Patch Communications June 17.
• Ronette Lategan-Potgieter, visiting assistant professor of Health Sciences, was quoted in " Leave pyrotechnics to the pros on Independence Day" in Community Health Magazine.
• Law Professor Judith Scully was interviewed on MidPoint with WMNF (88.5 public radio) about the Black Lives Matter protests, as well as some recent Supreme Court rulings.
• Law Professor Elizabeth Berenguer co-authored a June 13 blog post on the Race and the Law Prof Blog called, "Antebellum Law is the Precedent for Today’s White-on-Black Violence."
• Baseball coach Steve Trimper and Athletics Director Jeff Altier were quoted in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on June 17 in the article, " Stetson, Steve Trimper agree to extension through 2024."

Other News:

• Jake Sapp, a Title IX legal researcher at Stetson's Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law, was interviewed by Inside Higher Ed on June 16 in the article, " Far-Reaching Consequences," about the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling extending protections against employment discrimination to LGBTQ people.
• Law Professor Luz Nagle was quoted in a May 26 International Bar Association article called, "Covid-19: increase in domestic abuse requires swift government action."
• Adjunct professor and alumna Theresa Jean-Pierre Coy received the G. Kirk Haas Humanitarian Award from The Florida Bar during the 2020 Annual Convention on June 17.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was featured on the June 18 episode of The CAP⋅impact Podcast to discuss her book, Political Brands.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a June 15 opinion piece for The Brennan Center for Justice called, "The Ruse and the Lie." This was also included in the SCOTUSblog roundup on June 16.

Alumni News:

• Former Stetson women's basketball great Kristy Brown was elected to the ASUN Conference Hall of Fame, according to the article, " Ex-Stetson great elected to ASUN Hall of Fame," in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on June 17.
• Law alumna Christa L. Folkers joined Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC as the 18th attorney in the firm’s growing practice, according to a June 12 announcement in SRQ Magazine.
• Law alumnus Mathew Snyder is still making news for being appointed executive director of WySail, most recently being featured in a June 15 interview with KTWO, the local ABC affiliate in Casper, Wyo.
• Law alumnus Morris Jenkins co-authored a June 15 article for Jurist, a legal news and research collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, called, "Is it Time to End Police Unions? Why Police Unions are Hurting More Than They Are Helping."
• Law alumnus John Miller has joined the law firm of Boy Agnew Potanovic as a partner, according to a June 17 announcement.

June 6-12

Top Stories

• Stetson student Aliya Cruise was interviewed by Voice of America for a June 10 article, " On Racism, Young Americans Say Change Takes Effort," which appeared in news outlets around the world, including BrisbaneNews.net in Australia, Vancouver Star and Trinidad Times. A member of the university's Black Student Association, Cruise said: "We will still experience these problems if nothing changes. That's why the conversation and the fight must continue, and everyone is responsible to engage in that conversation."
• College of Law Dean Michèle Alexandre was mentioned in a June 11 posting from the Association of American Law Schools regarding a new Law Deans Antiracist Clearinghouse Project.
• Chris Ferguson, PhD, professor of psychology, was featured in Q&A with The West Volusia Beacon on June 10 entitled, " What's ahead for police?" about criminal justice reform as it relates to George Floyd's death. Ferguson said, "We've had historical problems with policing in the U.S. We've seen policing increase in militarization, and I think we’re now seeing the consequences. There's certainly a needed course correction here."
• Kevin Winchell, associate director of Community Engagement at Stetson, wrote an Opinion piece for the West Volusia Beacon on June 11 entitled, " Kevin Winchell: To create change, get out and vote — by mail."
• Asal Johnson, PhD, assistant professor of public health, was featured in The Daytona Beach News-Journal on June 9 in an article about rising coronavirus cases, " Florida's weekly coronavirus cases peak at 7,775 in a week." Asal was also mentioned in the Dayotna Beach News-Journal story on June 7, entitled, " 1,180 new Florida coronavirus cases; 15 more test positive in Volusia."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a June 5 article on HuffPost called, "As They Scream Voter Fraud, Trump And His Press Secretary May Have Voted Illegally." The article was picked up by multiple Yahoo! News affiliates, including in Singapore, Australia and Canada.
• Jason Evans, PhD, interim executive director of the Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience and associate professor of environmental science and studies, was featured in The Florida Free Press story, " Recent Changes to Human Habits May Signal Improved Wildlife Viability," on June 10 about the impact that COVID-19 has had on natural ecosystems in Florida.
• Paul Croce, PhD, professor of history, was featured in a Casper-Star Tribune story on June 8, entitled " 307 Politics: The parallels between 1968 and 2020," about attitudes of western, conservative states leading up to the 1968 elections.

Other News:

• Stetson student Stephanie Hanson was featured in The Garland Texan on June 11 in the article, "College student's project merges art, environment." Hanson is a recipient of the 2020 Udall Scholarship for work in environmental studies.
• Bud Hanson, MBA, executive director of Professional and Corporate Education (PaCE) and professor of practice, was featured in the June 8 edition of the Brevard Business News about PaCE launching 21 new online courses.
• Former Hatter star Jacob deGrom was featured in Sports Illustrated Online on June 11 in the article, " Every MLB Team's Biggest Draft Steal of the 21st Century." He was also featured in the June 8 article, " 5 Best Jacob deGrom Moments to Remember the Anniversary of Mets Drafting Him," on 12up.com.
• Logan Gilbert and Stetson University were mentioned in the Seattle Times on June 8 in the article, " Mariners' advantage — picking early in each round — lessened in MLB draft shortened by coronavirus ." And he was mentioned in the June 10 story in the Seattle Times, entitled " Mariners select Georgia starting pitcher Emerson Hancock with sixth pick in MLB draft ," which also appeared in many other media outlets.
• Stetson University and its new Bartram Gardens & Trail were mentioned in " Explore Nearby States with These Easy Road Trips for Families from Atlanta, Georgia," on June 6 on TravelingMom.com.
• Stetson University was mentioned June 11 in the article, "Fla. Students Receive $185,600 in Scholarships," by FloridaRealtors.org.
• Law Professor Theresa Pulley Radwan was featured in a June 5 WTSP Channel 10 investigation for a story called, "Veterans owed thousands after tour company files for bankruptcy."
• Adjunct Law Professor Joe Bodiford was quoted in a June 5 Tampa Bay Times article called, "Defense seeks four trials in Seminole Heights killings."
• Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in a June 2 article on Inside Higher Ed called, "Federal Appeals Court Defines 'Fairness' in Title IX Policies."
• John H. Pearson, former associate vice president of academic affairs at Stetson, will retire as provost at Point Park University, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in the June 8 article, "Search for a new provost at Point Park University announced."
• Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: June 1, "ABA Commission on Law & Aging;" June 2, "In Memory of Kenney Hegland;" June 2, " Social Security Trustees Report for 2020;" June 3, " Pandemic Scams;" June 5, " Medicare Trustees Report 2020;" and June 8, " Another Roundup of COVID articles."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy's November 2019 Mercer Law Review journal article called, "From a Mint on a Hotel Pillow to an Emolument" was featured on the Legal Theory Blog on June 4. Her forthcoming American University Law Review article abstract for the article, "Elegy for Anti-corruption Law: How the Bridgegate Case Could Crush Corruption Prosecutions and Boost Liars" was mentioned on the CrimProf Blog on June 11.
• The Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band has announced Julianna Tuttle was the first recipient of its student scholarship. She plans to attend Stetson in the fall, majoring in music education, according to an item on Ocala.com on June 7.

Alumni News:

May 30-June 5

Top Stories

• Stetson President Wendy B. Libby, PhD, was featured June 1 in the Daytona Beach News-Journal article, " Stetson's Wendy Libby departs June 30 after 11 years as university president," which recounted her many accomplishments, such as increasing enrollment. "The heart of the place hasn’t changed any. Mostly what I can say is we brought the institution dramatically ahead," Libby said.
• Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, assistant professor of Public Health, was quoted in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on June 4 in " Florida sees largest one-day increase in coronavirus cases to date." She said, "Look at Florida. There is no declining trajectory. I also think we have not waited enough in Phase 1 to make sure we have enough data to move into the next phase. We simply should wait to see which direction the trends will go. Now it is too soon to make decisions to reopen."
• Stetson student Ani Martikyan, an Armenian native, was quoted by the Voice of America and The World News on June 3 in " Violence, Racism in US Worry Foreign Students." She said, "I love the U.S. and what it offers me, but I am very disappointed by how my idea of it turned from a land that welcomes absolutely everyone to a place where people can get killed because of the color of their skin."
• Stuart Michelson, PhD, Roland and Sarah George professor of Finance and Chair of Finance, was interviewed for a story that appeared June 2 in U.S. News & World Report and other media outlets, entitled " 6 Best Investments to Make With Your HSA." Michelson said the Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Admiral Shares provides diversification and lowers the amount of risk by incorporating both stocks and bonds, while providing a reasonable 10-year return of 8.58%.
• Alumna Falecia Williams, PhD, has been named the new president of Prince George's Community College in Maryland after a national search, according to the Washington Business Journal on June 1. Williams earned a master's degree in education from Stetson. She currently is president of Valenica College in Orlando.
• Stetson Football Coach Roger Hughes was mentioned in a June 1 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal, " George Floyd death, protests bring responses from Volusia/Flagler athletes, coaches."
• Rina Arroyo, assistant vice president for Development and Alumni Engagement, was mentioned in the May 29 article, " Healing hard history: Remembering the first of five black Volusians lynched ," in the West Volusia Beacon.

Other News:

• Stetson University was mentioned by WFTV-Orlando Channel 9 in a story May 30 about area colleges and universities planning for classes in Fall 2020. Stetson is "analyzing what it looks like to have in-person classes in a safe way, and how to build in the flexibility necessary for quarantined students or faculty," according to the news report.
• Lou L. Sabina, PhD, assistant professor of education and editor of the journal, "Voices of Reform: Educational Research to Inform and Reform," was mentioned in the Volusia Hometown News on June 4 in the article, " Volusia School News: Article explores impact of graduation rates."
• Peter Lake, director of the Stetson University College of Law’s Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy, was interviewed by Inside Higher Ed on June 2 in the article, " College Title IX Procedures Under Microscope."
• Colleen Vanderlip, Stetson's director of wellness and recreation, was interviewed for the story, " Coronavirus: West Volusia swimming club seeks pool for youth practices," in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on May 30. The article noted that Stetson's Hollis Center and pool were closed due to the pandemic.
• Professor of Religious Studies Greg Sapp, PhD, was quoted in The Kansas City Star on May 30 in the story, " When you decide whether to head to church, you might listen closely to Jesus' words." The story appeared earlier in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
• Stetson University College of Law was mentioned in the AZ Big Media on June 1 in the article, " ASU Law named No. 2 'Best Law School Building' in nation." The article notes that Stetson College of Law was named No. 3 in the country.
• Mike Casey, associate director of alumni relations for Stetson College of Law, was quoted June 2 by the Florida Bar in the article, " Coming Together at a Distance: Annual Convention Social Events Look to Provide the Personal Touch ."
• Former Stetson writer-in-residence George S. Fichter were mentioned in the West Volusia Beacon article, " West Volusia Memories: Trail Pavilion a window into history," on June 1.

May 23-29

Top Stories

• Professor of Religious Studies, Greg Sapp, PhD, was quoted by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in the May 29 article, " Opinion: Why staying home from church fulfills commandment to love thy neighbor." Some churchgoers see state closure orders as opposing the church and their beliefs. "Christianity, in particular, has a long history of church-state opposition," Sapp said.
• Stetson was mentioned in the Daytona Beach News-Journal article, " Volusia, Flagler schools adapt but are unsure of future after coronavirus," on May 28, as one of the area universities that intends to have students back on campus in the fall.
• Stetson Athletics Director Jeff Altier was quoted May 23 in The Daytona Beach News-Journal article, " As coronavirus fight enters next phase colleges weigh when athletes can return to campus ." "A lot of our students and student-athletes are out of state, so we’re being informed by the CDC and state of Florida to see what the protocols are that we need in place to make sure that when we bring our students back, they do so in a safe environment," he said.
• Former Hatter star and back-to-back Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom made the list of The 25 highest-paid MLB Players on Yardbarker May 28. The New York Mets pitcher was No.12 on the list at $27.5 million per season.
• Petros Xanthopoulos, PhD, assistant professor of Decision and Information Sciences, was quoted May 29 by CRM Online in the article, " Zero-Party Data: Personalization and Privacy Can Coexist."
• Stetson College of Law was ranked No. 3 in "Best Law School Buildings" in PreLaw, A National Jurist publication, in the Spring 2020 issue.
• Neal Mero, PhD, dean of the School of Business Administration, and Maria Rickling, PhD, M.E. Rinker, Sr. Institute of Tax and Accountancy department chair and director of the Master of Accountancy program, were quoted May 27 in the West Volusia Beacon article, "Stetson's accounting program gets high marks."
• Bud Hanson, MBA, executive director of Professional and Corporate Education, and professor of Practice, was quoted by CityBizList on May 28 in the article, " Stetson University Launches 21 New Online Professional Development Courses."
• Jason Evans, PhD, associate professor of Environmental Science and Studies, and interim director of The Stetson Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience, was quoted May 27 by Homeland Security News Wire in the article, " Rising Tide: Seeking Solutions to S.C. Mounting Nuisance Floods."
• Tony Abbott, PhD, professor of Environmental Science and Studies, and Jason Evans were quoted by The Fox Magazine on May 27 in the article, " Bartram Gardens and Trail Educates Community About the Natural World."

Other News:

• Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson, PhD, was quoted by Bustle on May 23 in, " How 'Animal Crossing' Anxiety Found its Way into the Real World."
• Stetson was featured in the blog post, "DeLand: University town and capital of Volusia County," on FloridaTraveler.org, which called the university "the focal point of the town."
• "West Volusia swim team looking for a pool to use for practice" appeared on WKMG-TV Channel 6 News and mentions that Stetson's pool was closed due to coronavirus.
• Jama Sharp, a Stetson alumna and former standout for the Hatters, was promoted to assistant women's basketball coach, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal on May 19.

May 16-22

Top Stories

• Stetson alumna Autumn Johnson was featured in the May 19 story, " Where are they now? An update on 60 Minutes' story 'Hard Times Generation,'" on CBS This Morning, CBS News Online, MSN News and other media outlets. Autumn and her younger brother received full scholarships to attend Stetson after they were featured in a "60 Minutes" episode in 2011 about homeless families. Rajni Shankar-Brown, PhD, associate professor and Jessie Ball duPont Endowed Chair of Social Justice Education, also was interviewed.
• Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, assistant professor of Public Health, was quoted in the May 20 article, " After scientist fired, Florida governor calls coronavirus data manipulation charge a 'nonissue' " in USA Today, Yahoo News, the Des Moines Register, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Daytona Beach News-Journal, Sarasota Herald-Tribune and more than 70 other outlets. Johnson said she worried the state is trying "to undermine evidence-based decision making to prioritize (the) economy."
• Asal Mohamadi Johnson, assistant professor of Public Health, was quoted in the May 18 article, " As Florida re-opens, COVID-19 data scientist gets sidelined and researchers cry foul" in the Naples Daily News, Florida Today, MSN, USA Today College, Palm Beach Post, Syracuse.com and more than 20 other outlets.
• Stetson University was mentioned in the article, "Researchers in Florida Worry About Access to State Data" on May 20 by Inside Higher Ed.
• Woody O'Cain, assistant vice president of Development and Alumni Engagement, was interviewed by WFTV-Channel 9 for the story, " Stetson Alumni Group and Donors Get Creative." The story also mentioned Stetson College of Law and several alumni, including the three Rodriguez brothers – singing trio Brian, Manny and Michael.
• Tony Abbott, PhD, professor of Environmental Science and Studies, and Jason Evans, PhD, associate professor of Environmental Science and Studies, were quoted in the Daytona Beach News-Journal and on MSN in the article, " Stetson unveils new Bartram Trail at Lake Beresford." Evans also is interim executive director of Stetson's Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience.
• Stetson University, the Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience and Tony Abbott, professor of Environmental Science and Studies, were mentioned in " Bartram Gardens & Trail," on FloridaHikes.com.
• John Riggs, DBA, professor of Practice in Marketing and director of the Centurion Sales Excellence Program, was quoted in the May 20 article, " The Truth about B2B Sales Right Now" by The Simon Group.

Other News:

• Richard Medlin, professor of Psychology, was mentioned in the May 21 story, "For the Children: In Defense of Homeschooling," in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
• Peter F. Lake, the Charles A. Dana chair and director of the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy at the College of Law, was quoted in the article, " Colleges can protect revenue streams by promoting healthy behaviors," in The College Fix on May 20.
• Stetson College of Law was mentioned in "Brandes expects special session to deal with budget," on May 19 in the Florida Bar News.
• Ronette Lategan-Potgieter, PhD, visiting assistant professor of Health Sciences, was interviewed by CreditDonkey.com for the article, " Best Mattress for Heavy People."
• Stetson University athletic teams were featured in the May 20 article, " Stetson athletic programs earn good grades from NCAA" in the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
• Barbara Farris, recently hired as an assistant coach for Women’s Basketball at Stetson, was interviewed May 20 for the story, " Barbara Farris, after successful 10-year run at John Curtis, named assistant at Stetson University," in The Times Picayune & New Orleans Advocate.
• Stetson head Baseball coach Steve Trimper was quoted in The Daytona Beach News-Journal on May 19 in the story, " Locals cheer NASCAR's return amid coronavirus pandemic."
• Stetson alumnus Jacob deGrom was mentioned in Forbes Online on May 18 in the article, " Best Pitcher in Baseball? New York Yankees Cole and New York Mets deGrom Top the List ."

May 9-15

Top Stories

• Alan Green, PhD, associate professor and chair of Economics, was quoted by the Laval News in Quebec on May 13 in the article, " Extended COVID-19 shutdown best for recovery, says macroeconomics expert." "We're hearing a lot of people and politicians who look at the economic damage, which is awful, and say, 'Oh gosh, we have to re-open to save the economy.' … They’re doing it backwards. Even if you legally allow everything to re-open, the economy's not going to recover until the virus is contained," Green said.
• Christopher Ferguson, PhD, professor of Psychology, was quoted by Entertainment Weekly in the May 10 article, " We need to talk about rape on Outlander." Ferguson said, "It can be dangerous to expect art to conform to societal moral codes. Art should push boundaries, challenge authority and morality, or just be edgy at times. If we're not careful, we can slip into endorsing censorship, or engage in moral bullying to force media producers to self-censor."
• Stetson graduate Emily Spriggs was featured in the Daytona Beach News-Journal article, " College grads in a pandemic show resilience through disease, disaster, academic hurdles ." Spriggs took a medical leave from Stetson University halfway through her sophomore year to fend off leukemia. The fight lasted more than a year, but this month she earned her bachelor's degree in health science.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in an article May 8 on Vox called, "11 legal experts agree: There's no good reason for DOJ to drop the Michael Flynn case."
• College Grads: BC-U, Stetson alumnae adjust to job market appeared in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on May 12 and quoted Stetson graduate Melissa Gasparini and Tim Stiles, executive director of the Office of Career and Professional Development. The story also appeared in The Palm Beach Post, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, St. Augustine Record, Gainesville Sun and other Florida media outlets.
• Bill Andrews, PhD, associate professor of Management, was quoted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) on May 12 in the article, " Managers on the Virus Front Lines."
• Stuart Michelson, Roland and Sarah George professor of Finance and chair of Finance, was quoted by MSN Money and The Street on May 12 in the article, " What are the rates on Treasury Bills?"
• " Ear guards 3D-printed at Stetson library help health care workers " appeared in the West Volusia Beacon on May 11 and quoted Michele Skelton, PhD, associate professor of Health Sciences, and Sue Ryan, the Betty Drees Johnson Dean of the duPont-Ball Library and Learning Technologies. Stetson alumnus, Dr. Christopher Riccard, was also mentioned, as were Tony Ganus and Chris Finkle in the duPont-Ball Library's Innovation Lab.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spellicy wrote the article, "The Voting Rights of Florida Citizens Hang in the Balance Once Again" on Talking Points Memo May 8.
• Former Hatters pitcher Corey Kluber and his record-setting win against Cardinals in 2015 was mentioned in the Orlando Sentinel on May 13 in Today in Central Florida sports history: Indians pitcher and Stetson alum Corey Kluber was a strikeout machine .
• Former Hatters pitcher Jacob deGrom was mentioned in the Orlando Sentinel for his Major League Baseball debut, when he held the Yankees to one run on May 15, 2014, in Today in Central Florida sports history: Mets pitcher and Stetson alum Jacob deGrom show off his stuff against Yankees .
• Stetson Head Basketball Coach Donnie Jones was featured in the Daytona Beach News-Journal story, " As world goes virtual, Stetson's Donnie Jones enlists help of a few friends" on May 14.
• Stetson Women's Basketball Head Coach Lynn Bria was mentioned in the May 13 Daytona Beach News-Journal story, " Stetson signs Seton Hall transfer in women's basketball," about Seton Hall transfer student-athlete Selena Philoxy.
• Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III prepared a new report called, "Administrative Recusal Rules: A Taxonomy and Study of Existing Recusal Standards for Agency Adjudicators," for the Administrative Conference of the United States. Released online May 14, it collects and analyzes a wide-ranging set of recusal standards and practices employed by more than 60 agencies across the federal government.
• Law Professor Peter F. Lake was referenced in a May 12 Wake Forest Journal of Law & Policy article called, "A Title IX Timing Conundrum."
• Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: May 11, COVID-19 Resources for Guardians; May 12, Shield Laws for Pandemic Claims?; May 13, 25 Years Since 1995 White House Conference on Aging; and May 14, Elder Abuse in the Time of COVID.

Alumni News

• CBRE Group Inc. promoted North Florida Senior Managing Director William "Tripp" Gulliford, a Stetson Law alumnus, to executive managing director of the commercial real estate company’s Florida region, according to a May 14 announcement in the Jacksonville Daily Record.

May 1-8

Top Stories

• Stetson University alumnus Louis DeJoy was selected as the nation's 75th Postmaster General, according to the Arizona Republic on May 6 and dozens of other outlets. DeJoy received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Stetson. "It will be an incredible honor to serve as Postmaster General, and I commit myself to upholding the Postal Service’s cherished role in our nation," he said.
• News of the passing of former DeLand mayor and retired Stetson Grounds Manager David Rigsby appeared in the West Volusia Beacon, the Daytona Beach News-Journal and Hometown News. Rigsby retired from Stetson in January after 42 years.
• Stuart Michelson, PhD, Roland and Sarah George professor of Finance and Chair of Finance, was quoted in " Why Investors Should Add Utility Dividend Stocks" in U.S. News & World Report and MSN Money. "The recent market downturn has also caused price decreases in these stocks, providing room for growth going forward," he said.
• Bill Andrews, PhD, associate professor of Management, was quoted by the West Volusia Beacon in " Stetson professor: Uncertainty reigns as businesses reopen " on May 6.
• " Stetson University Management Teams Rank in Global Top 10 Percentile in Capstone Simulation Competition " appeared on CityBizList May 7 about the four Stetson students – Amelia Condon, Kyle Godlewski, Bilal Hashmi and Wyatt Peck. Ram Subramanian, PhD, professor of leadership, also was quoted in the story.
• Law Professor Peter Lake, director of the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy, was quoted in " U.S. Publishes New Regulations on Campus Sexual Assault" in Inside Higher Ed on May 7.
• Ronette Lategan-Potgieter, PhD, visiting assistant professor of Health Sciences, was quoted in "The Connection Between BMI Numbers and Obesity Levels" in Everyday Health.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a May 4 article on Salon.com called, "Trump campaign has not returned illegal donation from foreign national, FEC records show."
• Stetson University is mentioned in " Hospitality industry doesn't expect a quick rebound" in the Hometown News on May 7.
• "Re-Drafting Loaded 2010 MLB Draft" on Bleacher Report May 7 mentions former Stetson pitcher Jacob deGrom among today's Major League Baseball stars who were not selected as a top draft pick out of college.
• "UMaine baseball standout to transfer, reunite with former coach at Stetson" appeared in the Bangor Daily News on April 28 and said Hernen Sardinas will transfer to Stetson as a graduate student. " UMaine baseball pitcher from Bangor plans to transfer" in the Bangor Daily News also mentions potential transfer student Hernen Sardinas.
• Stetson junior Stewart Schmidt was interviewed by the Akron Beacon Journal on May 5 in the story, " Green volunteers don't let social distancing stop quest to aid the needy."

Other News:

Alumni News:

• Law alumnus Howard P. Ross won an unlawful commercial eviction case against the city of St. Petersburg, according to a May 3 announcement.
• Two Stetson Law alumni are among nine applicants for the 19^th Judicial Circuit, according to an May 8 article on TCPalm.com. They are Francisco​​​​​​​ Garcia and Rebecca White.

Apr. 24-30

Top Stories

• Stetson University student Hannah Churms was featured April 21 in the West Volusia Beacon story, " Young DeLandite home after harsh COVID battle," about her recovery from coronavirus.
• WOFL Fox Channel 35 and WOGX mentioned Stetson University and The Pargh Foundation for providing free meals to area hospital workers in the story, " Stetson University Thanks Hospital Workers." Also,  "Meals for Healthcare Workers" on WFTV Channel 9 WRDQ mentioned Stetson University and The Pargh Foundation.
• Stetson University was mentioned in " Michael Waltz: Colleges and Universities in Northeast Florida District Getting $25 Million in Stimulus Funds ," on April 20 in Florida Daily. The Daytona Beach News-Journal also mentioned in an April 23 story that Stetson University will receive $3,578,583, with about half going to aid students.
• Professor of Psychology Christopher Ferguson, PhD, was quoted in TIME on April 23 in the article, " I'm Gaming My Way Through Quarantine — and That's Nothing to Feel Guilty About." Ferguson said children and adults need to make time to exercise and get their work and chores done. "As long as that's all checked off, there are honestly no maximum limits on video game time, particularly as right now there might not be much else to do," he said.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was part of a bipartisan, diverse group of leading scholars and thinkers in law, technology, politics and media that released a report, Fair Elections During a Crisis: Urgent Recommendations in Law, Media, Politics, and Tech to Advance the Legitimacy of, and the Public's Confidence in, the November 2020 U.S. Elections . The Ad Hoc Committee for 2020 Election Fairness and Legitimacy recommends specific actions that should be taken now to minimize the chances of an election meltdown in November. News of the report appeared in a variety of media outlets, including Yahoo Finance and the Election Law Blog.
• Stetson College of Law placed second in the Top Ten ABA Competition Law Schools by points, according to an April 29 announcement. The Competitions Champion goes to the school who earns the most points from competing in all four ABA Law Student Division competitions combined: the Arbitration Competition, Negotiation Competition, Client Counseling Competition, and National Appellate Advocacy Competition. Ranking criteria and the point totals for the top teams can be found here.
• Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management Juanne Greene, PhD; Assistant Professor of Management Kelly Hall, DBA; and School of Business Administration Dean Neal Mero, PhD, were quoted in The West Volusia Beacon article, " Stetson to launch human resource management program" on April 29.
• Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Studies Jason Evans, PhD, was quoted in the April 23 Informed Infrastructure article, " $404,000 Grant Funds Stetson University Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience and South Atlantic Region Project ." Evans is also the Interim Executive Director of The Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience.
• Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson was featured in an April 27 Spectrum News 13 segment regarding increased screen time during the pandemic. Also, Medium quoted him in the April 28 article, " Alone Together — How Social Media Has Changed In The Age of COVID-19."
• Associate Professor of Cello Jamie Clark, DMA, and Adjunct Professor Kenny Lee, DMA, were quoted in Music keeps us Central Florida strong on WFTV Channel 9 in a story about their driveway concerts during the pandemic.
• Matthew Hurst, PhD, associate professor of Finance and interim director of the Roland and Sarah George Investments Institute, was quoted in " How to Best Use That Stimulus Check" on HSH.com.
• Stetson's Patricia Wilson Field won College Softball Field of the Year in SportsField Management's May 2020 issue. Field technician Steve Barnard was quoted in the story.

Other News:

• Coronavirus stimulus checks: Americans vent frustrations about problems receiving the money on AOL News and Yahoo News Taiwan quoted Stetson transfer student Bryce Jones on April 21.
• Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was quoted in an April 24 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal called, "Coronavirus: Downtown DeLand eatery questions order banning sit-down dining."
• Professor of Psychology Richard Medlin, PhD, was mentioned in CATO Institute’s April 24 article, "The Case against Homeschool Regulation."
• Visiting Assistant Professor of Journalism Andy Dehnart published the article, "21 burning Survivor questions, answered," at Reality Blurred on April 28.
• GamerGate Research on Motherhood Moment on April 18 quoted Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson. He was also quoted by Motherhood Moment in Parenting Pointers: Spanking Research from Stetson University on April 24.
• Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in an April 29 Vox article called, "Students are filing lawsuits and organizing strikes against universities."
• Law Professor Ellen S. Podgor was mentioned on the CrimProf Blog on April 28 in a post titled, "Podgor on Obstruction of Justice," that referenced her upcoming article in the Brigham Young University Law Review.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote an April 24 opinion piece for the Brennan Center for Justice called, "Supreme Court Delivers a Blow to Secret Campaign Spending." It was also featured on SCOTUSblog and mentioned on the Election Law Blog.
• Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blog for the Elder Law Prof Blog: April 21: ABA Commission Releases App on Mind Your Loved Ones

Alumni News:

• " Jacob deGrom the … basketball player? Yes, the Mets ace also starred on the hardwood" appeared in USA Today on April 26 and dozens of other outlets, and talked about the two-time Cy Young award winner’s time on the Stetson Baseball team.
• Stetson alumnus and "Chernobyl Diaries' actor Dimitri Diatchenko dead at 52" was reported by FOX News, UPI and more than 50 other outlets.
• Alumna Stephanie Webb was featured in an April 24 Greenboro Sports article for her resignation from Guilford College’s Women's Soccer.
• Michael Kurek was mentioned in the Florida Municipal Electric Association article, "Seven Apply for KUA Boar," on April 27. Kurek, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, has applied for the Kissimmee Utility Authority board.
• Law alumnus Robert Glenn Stokes passed away on April 26, 2020, according to an obituary.

Apr. 17-23

Top Stories

• Professor of Psychology Christopher Ferguson, PhD, was quoted in Business Insider on April 16 in the article, " Instagram Live usage jumped 70% last month. A psychologist says it’s because 'people are not designed to be isolated .'" Ferguson said, "People are turning to screens and technology to get their social needs met that they can't get in 'real life.'"
• Roland and Sarah George Professor of Finance and Chair of Finance Stuart Michelson, PhD, was quoted in The Street's April 21 article titled, " Why Borrowing Money From Your 401(k) or IRA Is a Bad Idea." The article discusses the pros and cons of taking money from a retirement account. "You are losing the benefit of new investment in your 401(k) plan, but you are more assured of the loan being repaid," Michelson said.
• Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Studies Jason Evans, PhD, was mentioned in the University of North Carolina-Wilmington News article, " UNCW Associate Professor of Geography Narcisa Pricope Shares in $440,000 Coastal Resiliency Grant " on April 20. Evans is Stetson's interim director of the Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience.
• Professor of History and Director of American Studies Paul J. Croce, PhD, published the article, "Evangelicals, Donald J. Trump, and the Making of the Tribune in Chief," on the History News Network on April 19.
• Professor Christopher Ferguson co-authored "Who are GamerGate? A descriptive study of individuals involved in the GamerGate controversy." The paper is being published in the journal, Psychology of Popular Media.
• Law Professor Stacey-Rae Simcox, as part of ABA Day Digital, led a panel of experts discussing the unique legal needs of U.S. military veterans. The panel was broadcast live on April 22 on Twitter.
• Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was quoted in the Tampa Bay Times in an article called, "Lawyer sues DeSantis, Hillsborough over emergency orders."
• Adjunct Law Professor Adam Levine was quoted in the Tampa Bay Times in an April 21 article called, "Should you pull a family member out of a nursing home right now?" The article also appeared in The Bradenton Herald.

Other News:

• Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in an April 1 article in the ABA Journal called, "Class actions and pending rules could change colleges’ sex assault procedures."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy spoke about her book, "Political Brands," COVID-19 and the 2020 election at the "Feeling Democracy: A Conference on Politics and Emotions" at the Institute for Research on Women at Rutgers University on April 17.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote an April 23 opinion piece for The Brennan Center for Justice called, "The Fight Over Facebook Political Ads Ahead of the 2020 Election." The piece was mentioned on the Election Law Blog.
• Law Professor Stacey-Rae Simcox was selected as a Volunteer Inspiring Pro Bono or VIP by The Veterans Consortium in March.
• Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: April 19, A Tiny Bit of Positive Action; and April 20, APS and COVID-19.
• Jake Sapp, a researcher for the Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy, was quoted in the Inside Higher Ed story, " Student Lodges Unusual Legal Claim" on April 17.

Alumni News:

• Alumni Jayme C. Wiggins and Eric Cinnamond were featured in The Wall Street Transcript article, " Eric Cinnamond and Jayme Wiggins Have a Portfolio that is 94% Cash: This is the Moment They Have Been Waiting For" on April 19. Cinnamond and Wiggins are both Co-CEOs and Portfolio Managers at Palm Valley Capital Management.
• Law alumnus Jeffrey D. Harvey was named CEO of Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Inc. (CLSMF), a civil legal aid firm servicing 12 counties in Florida, according to an April 21 announcement.

Apr. 10-16

Top Stories

• Assistant Professor of Public Health Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, was quoted in the April 14 Tampa Bay Times article, " Does our government have what it takes to get Florida's economy open again?" Experts noted that the United States lost time containing the spread of the virus when it did not have the means to test people widely. "We lost control," Johnson said. "That is the unfortunate truth."
• Psychology Professor Christopher Ferguson, PhD, was featured April 9 on NBC-affiliate WPTV in West Palm Beach in an article, titled, " People are turning to video games in isolation – here's why," which explores the reasons for the increase in video game consumption during the coronavirus pandemic. Professor Christopher Ferguson published the article, "Are Gamer Stereotypes Accurate?" on Quillette on April 11. Professor Christopher Ferguson was also interviewed in an April 10 segment for WFTV Channel 9 Orlando, an ABC-affiliate, on screen-time management for children.
• Alumna Julia Nesheiwat, PhD, deputy assistant to the President for Homeland Security & Resilience, was featured in the Lake and Sumter Style for being inducted in the Lake County Schools Hall of Fame, as reported in the April 15 story, "Meet the 2020 Lake County Schools' Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees."
• Former Stetson football player Donald Parham was signed to the LA Chargers, as reported in the April 14 CBS story, " 2020 NFL free agency: Chargers to sign breakout XFL tight end Donald Parham, per report." Parham was a star tight end in the XFL with the Dallas Renegades during the 2020 season.
• Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in The GW Hatchet in an April 6 article called, "Undergraduates violated plagiarism rules more than graduate students in 2019."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in an April 7 article on Roll Call titled, "SEC rules could thwart political spending disclosure efforts."

Other News:

• Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted on Education Dive in an April 6 article called, "Title IX resolutions climb as DeVos pushes to clear backlog."
• Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in an April 17 article on Inside Higher Ed called, "Student Lodges Unusual Legal Claim."
• Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: April 6, " Two Upcoming Webinars: COVID-19 & SSA and Medicare;" April 7, " Make Your SSA Advance Designation Now, Just In Case?;" April 8, " End-of-Life Decisions and Technology, Especially Ventilators;" April 10, " Remote Notarization Expanding to Many States;" April 13, " Webinar Series on Elder Abuse;" and April 14, " Physical Distancing in Multi-Generational Housing."
• Adjunct Law Professor William Hyland Jr. was featured as a Special Interview with the National Archives on C-SPAN2 BookTV on April 7 to discuss his biography of George Mason. This was a rerun of the episode; it originally aired in August 2019.

Alumni News:

• Gov. Ron DeSantis on April 3 appointed law alumnus and Duval County Judge Anthony Salem to the 4th Judicial Circuit Court, according to an article in the Jacksonville Daily Record.
• Law alumna Sarah A. Gottlieb joined Freeborn & Peters LLP as an Associate in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the Insurance Brokerage team, according to an April 7 announcement on Citybizlist.com.
• Law alumna Christine Platt has released a new children’s book called, "The Story of Harriet Tubman."
• Law alumna Nichole M. Baer joined Russell, Krafft & Gruber, LLP, according to an April 15 announcement on LexBlog.
• Law alumna Ashley Hodge joined Banker Lopez Gassler in the firm’s St. Petersburg office, per an announcement from the firm.

Apr. 3-9

Top Stories

• Assistant Professor of Public Health Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, was quoted in an April 3 Florida Today article titled, " Coronavirus in Florida: Sunshine State may have extra time to prepare before 'spike' hits ." Johnson stressed the importance of taking the pandemic seriously and warned of more waves of the virus in the future. "This is not going to leave us, and it's going to be with us awhile," she added. "This may actually get a lot worse. We’re going to experience multiple waves."
• Assistant Professor of Biology Sean Beckmann, PhD, was quoted in the April 5 Daytona Beach News-Journal article, " Lupus patients struggle to get meds after Trump touts drug in coronavirus fight."
• Assistant Professor of Computer Science Joshua Eckroth, PhD, was quoted in a segment by Olando-based PBS-affiliate WFME 90.7 titled, " Orange County Public Schools Are the Latest Victim of Zoombombing: What Is It and How Can Teachers Protect Their Students? " The article discusses how sharing links for Zoom conferences on the internet can allow hackers to enter the virtual classroom. "And hackers when they find these links somehow they see on Twitter, they see it on a website for the school. … And so you'll get people trying to do Zoombombing who have nothing to do with your school, nothing to do with your state. They just found a list and they’re just trying all of them."
• Professor of Psychology Christopher Ferguson, PhD, was featured in a WFTV Channel 9 News segment on April 9 on Balancing children's screen time with other activities during the pandemic . Ferguson said, "Parents can relax at this point in time a little bit about screen time. And there is no magic number, like once you exceed two hours or four hours or whatever. It is really about balancing screens with other activities that kids need to do."
• Professor Chris Ferguson was quoted in an April 6 article at the District Administration titled " Don't worry about too much screen time, one expert says."
• Professor Chris Ferguson was also quoted extensively in an April 6 article in The Daytona Beach News-Journal titled, " Coronavirus: Children need more screen time right now, Stetson professor says."
• Professor Chris Ferguson was quoted in The News-Journal in the April 4 piece, " Coronavirus: How are prep athletes handling life without organized sports?" Speaking about the adjustments that must be made to athletic endeavors during the coronavirus pandemic, Ferguson said, "The thing we can at least hypothesize is that social distancing is going to be most difficult for people who are extroverts and for people who part of their identity is formed around a sports team or a group of individuals that constantly interact in real life. That’s going to be a struggle for those people."
• Roland and Sarah George Professor of Finance and Chair of Finance Stuart Michelson, PhD, was quoted in the article, " 7 Best Schwab Mutual Funds for Retirement" in U.S. News & World Report on April 3.

Alumni News

• Alumna Sarah Frances Hicks published a piece at The Brooklyn Rail featuring author and activist Emmalea Russo discussing her newest book, Wave Archive.
• Alumna Lucianna Chixaro Ramos published a poem on Burrow Press on April 7 titled, "Three Cells."
• Alumnus William P. Perry, Jr. co-authored an article at Hospitality Net on April 8 titled, " Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic – What Should the Industry Expect?"

Mar. 27-Apr. 2

Top Stories

• Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, assistant professor of Public Health, was interviewed April 2 on WMFE 90.7 FM in the story, More Testing Needed: Stetson University Epidemiologist. The U.S. missed a critical opportunity to slow the spread of COVID-19 by not starting widespread testing sooner, she said. "You would have all these asymptomatic cases that will go undetected, and they will go to their communities. And these people themselves didn't know that they had the disease or they were spreading it. This is actually how this virus went: spread out silently for a while, and we basically just lost track of it."
• News that a Stetson University student tested positive for coronavirus was reported by The Daytona Beach News Journal on March 31 in Coronavirus: Stetson student tests positive, and by other media outlets, such as WESH-TV Channel 2 in Stetson student tests positive for coronavirus, remains hospitalized. Stetson was also mentioned in the Daytona Beach News-Journal article on March 31, Coronavirus Tuesday Update: 6,741 Florida cases, Stetson student tests positive, local virus timeline and more .
• Professor of Law Louis J. Virelli III was quoted March 30 by the CBS-affiliate WTSP in Pastor arrested, accused of violating 'safer-at-home' order by holding Sunday services . The story about the arrest of the Hillsborough County pastor also was carried by the Associated Press, WLTX, KDSX and other news outlets.
• Asal Mohamadi Johnson, assistant professor of Public Health, was also quoted April 1 by MDLinx in the article, Ethical challenges physicians will face in fighting COVID-19.
• Janie Graziani, assistant vice president for Marketing Communications was interviewed for the April 1 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal, Coronavirus 'Safer-at-Home' order could result in closing of Volusia's beaches .
• Assistant Professor of Law Andrew Appleby was quoted by Law360.com in the March 27 article Sales Tax Reliance Makes Fla. Vulnerable To COVID-19 Fallout.

Other News:

Alumni News:

• Alumnus Kenneth C. Lasseter received the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who, as reported by a press report on April 2.
• Alumnus Richard L. Lynch Joined Marine Bank's Board of Directors, according to a March 30 Space Coast Business post.
• Law Alumna Helayne Levy Payne was named to the Super Lawyers Best Lawyers in America list for Elder Law, according to an April 3 announcement.

Mar. 20-26

Top Stories

• Assistant Professor of Biology Sean Beckmann, PhD, was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor, the Hartford City News-Times and the Mississippi Valley Health and Wellness in " Understanding the coronavirus." Beckmann said estimates for a vaccine range from April to early 2021.
• Associate Professor and Chair of Economics Alan Green, PhD, published the article, " Want to save the economy? Protect health-care workers, shelter in place and test widely ," in the Tampa Bay Times on March 24.
• Assistant Professor of Public Health Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, was interviewed by WFTV Channel 9 in " Differences between COVID-19 and flu? We have no immunity or vaccine for the new virus, local expert says ."
• Adjunct Law Professor Jay Wolfson was quoted in a March 21 article in the Tampa Bay Times called, "Florida lagged behind dozens of states on coronavirus restrictions."
• Stetson Law student Ian MacLean was credited with helping write a March 20 article for Forbes called, "New Paid Leave For Virus Act Will Give Significant Virus-Caused Compensation Rights To Affected Employees."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a March 20 opinion piece for the Brennan Center for Justice called, "A Pandemic, an Election, and a Census." The article was shared on the Election Law Blog.
• Professor of Psychology Christopher Ferguson, PhD, was quoted in a March 20 CNBC article titled, " Why video games like The Sims and Animal Crossing are so soothing right now." According to Ferguson, "We have difficulty getting [certain] needs met in real life," so we turn to virtual worlds.
• Associate Professor of Philosophy Susan Peppers-Bates, PhD, was quoted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on March 17 in " Opinion: Why Target ad inspiring black girls offended some white ones."
• "Eligible taxpayers receive free help at Stetson University, students volunteer to do taxes through VITA" appeared in the Brevard Business News and quoted Visiting Professor in Accounting Bonnie Holloway.
• "Volusia Celebrates Women in History" in the Hometown News on March 19 quoted Peggy MacDonald, PhD, Stetson adjunct instructor of History.
• "5 XFL Stars Who Would Make Sense for the Jaguars in 2020" in Sports Illustrated mentions former Hatter star and current XFL Dallas Renegades tight end Donald Parham.
• Stetson University was mentioned in the West Volusia Beacon article, " COVID-19 updates: Governor bans on-premises dining at restaurants, libraries to close and more ." The article noted that Stetson has postponed its mid-May Commencement ceremonies.
• Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: March 21, Webinar on Remote Provision of Legal Services to Older Adults; March 23, Latest Issue of BIOFOCAL, Publication of ABA- COLA; March 24, More on Social Isolation and Elders During the Pandemic; March 24, OK Boomer; March 25, The Challenges for the Newest Sandwich Generation; and March 27: Elders Struggle In Isolation Without Community Gathering Points.
• Law Professor Ellen Podgor wrote the following blogs for the White Collar Crime Prof Blog: March 20, NACDL Coronavirus Resources; and March 25, Call For Papers: “Race AND Gender AND Policing.”

Mar. 13-19

Top Stories

• Susan Peppers-Bates, PhD, associate philosophy professor, was quoted in The Kansas City Star article, " Of course it isn't racist for Honey Pot founder to want to inspire black girls" on March 18. "Structural systems of racial disadvantage that allow hateful people to enact their bias constitute racism," Peppers-Bates said. "A woman who achieves success in the face of such a system deserves celebrating. That many white women remain oblivious to their own racially-based privilege is sad."
• Andy Dehnart, visiting assistant professor of journalism, published the article " 9 comforting, even quiet reality shows to watch or stream right now" at Reality Blurred on March 13.
• T. Wayne Bailey, PhD, professor emeritus of political science, was quoted in the March 15 Daytona Beach News-Journal article " Volusia-Flagler primary: What you need to know."
• Adjunct instructor of history Peggy MacDonald, PhD, was featured in the WUFT Channel 5 PBS-affiliate article " Gainesville Celebrates The Female Pioneers Of Florida At The Matheson Museum" on March 13.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a March 12 opinion piece for Talk Points Memo, called "What Edgar Allan Poe’s Death And Voter Fraud Myths Have In Common." Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a March 13 article on Vox, called "Trump's coronavirus national emergency declaration, briefly explained." She was featured, along with her book Political Brands, in a March 13 piece on Medium, called "When Brands Drive Out Truth: Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy on Political Brands, Fake News, Dark Money, and Quid Pro Quos." Also, she was mentioned in a March 17 article on Business Insider, called "American climate activists are recruiting their German counterparts to save Bernie Sanders' candidacy." The article appeared in Business Insider Australia, India, Germany, Netherlands, Ghana and United Kingdom.
• Jay Wolfson, adjunct professor wrote an open letter, titled "What a Tampa Bay public health expert is telling his family and friends," which was published March 17 in the Tampa Bay Times.

Other News:

• Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following articles for the Elder Law Prof Blog:
• March 5: Do You Know Enough About the Legal Issues Surrounding Subsidized Housing?
• March 8: Ga. Needs to Do More To Protect Vulnerable Elders
• March 9: Have You Had The Talk With Your Parents?
• March 10: ACTEC Journal Call for Papers
• March 10: 3-D Printed House!
• March 12: Geographic Life Expectancy Gaps
• March 13: AG Initiative vs. Financial Exploitation
• March 16: Social Distancing = Social Isolation = Social Recession?
• March 16: Short article about Agents Using POA to Commit Financial Exploitation
• March 18: How to Stay in Touch with the Elders in Our Lives

• Law Professor Ellen S. Podgor wrote the following articles for the White Collar Crime Prof Blog
• March 5: Court Will Review Unredacted Mueller Report – "Candor" and "Credibility" Matters
• March 10: Should Congress Be Allowed to Obtain President Trump’s Financial Information? (This piece was also featured on SCOTUSblog.)
• March 19: He Did What?

Alumni News:

Top Stories

• Professor of Religious Studies Gregory Sapp, PhD, was quoted Feb. 29 in Headsn.com and other media outlets in the article, " Practice of tracking Massgoers for political purposes gains scrutiny." The piece examines the practice of sending political messages to people based on tracking their cellphones and identifying them as attending church, much like advertisers do with geofencing. "If political groups are using information that other advertisers might gather," Sapp said, "to me that’s creepy. It's unethical to use a service I paid for to inundate me with advertisements."
• Religious Studies Professor Gregory Sapp was quoted in a CNN story on March 8 titled, " How Tyson Fury's Irish Traveller heritage prepared him to be boxing's biggest new star." Sapp commented on both Tyson Fury's success in boxing as well as his identity as an Irish Traveller, a persecuted ethnic minority group. "Being a boxing champion reflects well on the Irish Travellers in the eyes of many people," he said.
• The Daytona Beach News-Journal quoted Associate Professor of History and American Studies Emily Mieras, PhD, in the article, " Suffrage movement: Port Orange library kicks off Women’s History Month" on Feb. 28. "We are on the verge of the 100th anniversary of the women’s suffrage movement," Mieras said. "So, of course, it’s an auspicious time to refresh our memories about some of the aspects of that movement."
• Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Studies Jason Evans, PhD, was quoted in the Feb. 28 Savannah Morning News article, " Septic tanks threaten water quality on Georgia’s coast as sea levels rise."
• Professor of Psychology Christopher Ferguson, PhD, was quoted in the March 8 Psypost.org article, " Playing as a sexualized video game character does not increase women's body dissatisfaction " about his study on the effects of sexualized video game characters on female body satisfaction. "Our study suggests that the impact of sexualization in games on women players is much less than people might imagine," he said.
• Psychology Professor Christopher Ferguson was also quoted in the story, "Is It Us, Or Is It The Video Games?" from the San Francisco-based PBS-affiliate KALW on March 2. On the alleged link between video games and mental health issues, Ferguson said, "We really need to focus more on the issue that these individuals have these underlying mental health conditions, not so much the idea that games are causing these problems."
• Associate Professor of Accounting Valrie Chambers, PhD, published a book recommendation piece titled, "Books: Controlling: Get Strategic," at the Strategic Finance Magazine on March 1. Chambers also published the column, 
  "Onslaught of the tax procrastinators" on March 1 in the Journal of Accountancy.
• Assistant Professor of Political Science Kelly Smith, PhD, was quoted in the Wilsonville Spokesman on March 11 in an article titled, " Term limits: Is it a good idea?"
• Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was featured in a March 5 interview on WUSF/NPR Morning Edition called, "Daylight Saving Time Returns This Weekend. Should It Stay Year-Round?"

Other News

Alumni News

• Law alumnus Rand Hoch was featured in a Feb. 28 article on South Florida Gay News called, "Longest-running Florida gay rights law hits 30-year mark" for his work in getting the legislation passed in Palm Beach County.
• Alumnus James Parker published an article at Medium titled, " Corporations Accused of Allowing Excess NDMA in Zantac MDL" on March 4.
• Alumna Meredith Schwarz was named Director of Sales, Northeast, at Phase 3 Marketing and Communications, an integrated marketing services firm, according to Printing News.
• The animation studio Illumination named alumnus Keith Feldman Chief Operating Officer (COO) on March 5, as reported by The Animation World Network.
• Law alumnus Frank Morreale was added to Holland & Knight LLP, according to a March 10 article at Kinney Recruiting.
• Law alumnus Stephen Russell has joined Ringsmuth, Day & O'Halloran, PLLC as a criminal defense attorney, according to a Feb. 27 press release.
• Law alumna Jennifer Cowan has joined the Tampa office of Bryant Miller Olive P.A. (BMO) as an attorney, according to a Feb. 28 press release.

Feb. 21-27

Top Stories

• Alumna and Florida Chief Resilience Officer Julia Nesheiwat, PhD, was appointed as the United States Homeland Security Advisor by President Trump, according to the Feb. 20 Politico piece, " Trump to tap Florida official as homeland security adviser." The article quoted from Nesheiwat's speech at Convocation at Stetson in 2017.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a Feb. 22 article on Yahoo! Finance called, "Trump campaign, Republicans spent over $1 million at Trump businesses in 2019." The article was also published on Yahoo! Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore and Spain.
• • Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in a Feb. 21 article in The Washington Post called, "BYU removed its longtime ban on 'homosexual behavior,' but many students still have questions."
• • Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a Feb. 24 article for The Guardian called, "Can Mike Bloomberg buy his way to the White House?" This article was also picked up by Yahoo! India, Yahoo! UK and Ireland, MSN News Singapore and others.

Other News:

Alumni News:

• Donald Parham, former Stetson tight end, was featured in the Dallas Morning News for his performance against the Seattle Dragons in a Feb. 22 article titled ‘ Donald Parham's strong second half leads Dallas Renegades to a 24-12 win over Seattle Dragons .' Parham recently signed with the Dallas Renegades, a professional football team in the new "XFL."
• Alumna Eli Witek published the article " Ghost forest: A battle between environmentalists and bass anglers locks the Ocklawaha in purgatory " at The West Volusia Beacon on Feb. 26.
• A Business Wire press release announced that alumnus Ryan Gladieux had been hired as a key addition to TriMas in the capacity of Vice President and General Manager, Rapak on Feb. 20.
• Law Dean and Professor Emeritus Bruce Jacob has written an introductory message for a translation of the book Gideon’s Trumpet into Japanese. The book covers the landmark case of James Earl Gideon's fight for the right to legal counsel.
• Law alumnus Walter Carpenter celebrated his 70^th wedding anniversary, according to The Community Paper.
• Law alumnae Rachel Griffin and Eileen Griffin were featured in a Feb. 19 article in the Osprey Observer as a family firm serving Tampa Bay (son/brother Ryan Griffin also practices with the firm).
• Alumna Courtney Young was featured in the MDJOnline Feb. 22 article " In Franklin County, one young woman fights to revive the Democratic Party by reaching out to youth ."
• Law alumnus Stuart J. Weissman is now part of a boutique trial practice in South Florida following the merger of Ratzan Law Group, P.A., and Boldt Law Firm, P.A, according to a press release.
• Law alumnus Thomas S. Edwards Jr. has been included in Marquis Who's Who, according to a press release.
• Alumna Blair Parke published an article on Mardi Gras titled, "What Is Fat Tuesday? Important Facts to Know about This Holiday" at CrossWalk.com on Feb. 25.

Feb. 14-20

Top Stories

• Professor of Psychology Christopher Ferguson, PhD, was quoted in the Feb. 20 article " What science says about your kids' tech habits" at The Next Web. "Although an 'everything in moderation' message when discussing screen time with parents may be most productive, our results do not support a strong focus on screen time as a preventative measure for youth problem behaviors," Ferguson told Science Daily.
• Assistant Professor of Biology Sean Beckmann, PhD, was quoted in the Feb. 17 Tampa Bay Times article " Coronavirus: Citrus County couple on Diamond Princess cruise evacuated."
• "Seawalls may not protect against rising sea levels" on WKMG-TV Channel 6 on Feb. 20 quoted Jason Evans, PhD, interim executive director of Stetson's Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience and associate professor of environmental science and studies. "We do believe as scientists, that the number one thing that's driving climate change has to do with greenhouse gases," Evans said.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy testified before the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties about Citizens United on Feb. 6. You can view her testimony on YouTube; it begins at 1:17:49.
• Associate Professor of Mathematics Hari Pulapaka, PhD, was featured with his wife Jenneffer in Scott Joseph's Orlando Restaurant Guide on Feb. 14. The article, titled, " Restaurant Romance: Owning and Operating a Restaurant with a Spouse," discusses the advantages and disadvantages of co-owning a restaurant as a couple. Pulapaka co-owns Cress Restaurant in DeLand with his wife.
• Professor of Education Patrick Coggins, PhD, who served as a Jessie Ball duPont Endowed Chair professor from 1991-2011, was featured on OrlandoAtPlay.com for his African-American Studies Mandate workshop.
• Associate Dean Jason Bent was quoted in a Feb. 12 article in Fortune called, "My boss wants me to travel during the coronavirus. Do I have to go?"
• Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in a Feb. 16 article in The Chronicle of Higher Education called, "The Next Wave of #MeToo."
• "Congratulations to the 2020 ACA National Award Winners" in the American Counseling Center Newsletter on Feb. 20 noted that Stetson students took Second Place in the Graduate Student Ethics category.

Other News:

• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a Feb. 6 article in Newsweek called, "How Ronald Reagan Is Beating Barack Obama in the Race To Name Things After Former Presidents."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a Feb. 6 article for The Intercept called, "Bloomberg campaign ran ads asking voters how he should spend his money."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a Feb. 6 article on Roll Call called, "House Judiciary Democrats eye campaign finance measures."
• Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in a Feb. 16 article in The Chronicle of Higher Education called, "Liability Everywhere: Why college lawyers will be working overtime." He also was quoted in The Chronicle of Higher Education's The Trends Report 2020.
• "27^th Annual Great Guitar Gathering Returns to the Florida Theatre" in EU Jacksonville on Feb. 18 mentioned award-winning Stetson sophomore student Arelys Camargo-Delgado.
• "Stetson basketball at its best: How the Hats arrived in '75" in the West Volusia Beacon on Feb. 17 was written by Dave Stowers, a member of the 1975 Hatters basketball team.
• "The New Jersey Connection to the Famous Cowboy Hat" on New Jersey 101.5 on Feb. 18 mentioned the famous hat maker as Stetson University's benefactor.
• "Here's what this local coffee brand has brewing this year" in the Orlando Business Journal on Feb. 19 mentioned that Barnie's Coffee is sold at Stetson.
• Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was featured in an interview on WFLA's Politics on Your Side on Feb. 2, discussing the impeachment trial.
• Law Professor Paul Boudreaux was quoted in a Feb. 6 Tampa Bay Times article called, "Madeira Beach wants permission to inspect his waterfront home. He's suing."
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a Feb. 7 Buzzfeed article called, "She Shunned Islam And Was Embraced By Trump World. Now, She's Turned Against Them."
• Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in a Jan. 31 article for Inside Higher Ed called, "Increased Legal Scrutiny for Sexual Assault Policies." That article was also featured on the UCLA Faculty Association blog.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy spoke during American University Law Review's 69 ^th annual symposium on Jan. 31 and was quoted in a Feb. 6 article on the university's website called, "American University Law Review Annual Symposium Discusses Democracy and the Law."
• Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: Feb. 2, Life Expectancy is Finally Up!; Feb. 3, Funding Opportunity for Recent Law Grad; Feb. 4, What Type of Multi-Generational Housing is Right For You?; Feb. 5, Catholic Hospital Says No to Patient Request for PAD; Feb. 6, Nation's Top 10 Frauds vs. Elders per the Senate Committee of Aging; Feb. 12, Yet Another Arbitration Case; Feb. 13, Don't Miss This Webinar: Public Charge and Elder Immigrants; Feb. 14, SSA Fighting SSA Fraud; and Feb. 17, Wall Street Journal: Articles on Self-Neglect & Family Caregivers.
• "Stetson University Hosts Annual Wills for Warriors" in the Gulfport Gabber on Feb. 19 quoted Stetson law student Robby McDonald and Law Professor Rebecca Morgan.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy has four guest posts on the Election Law Blog about her new book, "Political Brands."
• Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in a Feb. 3 article in The GW Hatchett called, "Panhel faces lowest recruitment participation since at least 2010."
• Law Professor Peter F. Lake and the Law and Higher Education Conference were mentioned in a Feb. 9 article on Inside Higher Ed called, "How to Use Lawyers."
• Law Professor Ellen Podgor wrote a Feb. 11 blog for the White Collar Crime Prof Blog called, "Four Prosecutors on Stone Case Withdraw from Case."
• Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in a Feb. 13 article on Education Dive called, "Arizona's top court agrees to review lawsuit over rising tuition at public universities."
• "Can colleges keep up as Title IX guidance shifts and splinters?" on Education Dive Feb. 19 quoted Law Professor Peter F. Lake.

Alumni News:

• Law alumnus Mike Boryla was featured in a Jan. 31 article on Westword.com called, "Ex-NFL QB Mike Boryla on Brain Injury Tragedies, Justin Bannan Case."
• Law alumnus Derek O. Goldsmith joined the Fort Lauderdale office of Kelley Kronenberg as a partner, according to a Feb. 3 announcement on citybizlist. He focuses his practice on First Party Property Insurance Defense Litigation.
• Law alumna Christine Platt was featured in a TedxCharlottesville talk called, "You Can Be a Minimalist. Yes, You!"
• Law alumna Tammy N. Giroux, a partner with the law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, was a presenter at the American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section Fidelity and Surety Law Committee's Mid-Winter Meeting Program in January in New York City.
• Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed law alumnus Michael Graves, the elected public defender for the Fifth Circuit, to a statewide task force on opioid abuse, according to a Feb. 15 brief on STL News .

Feb. 7-13

Top Stories

• Assistant Professor of Biology Sean Beckmann, PhD, was quoted Feb. 10 in The New York Times article, " Coronavirus Outbreak Risks Reviving Stigma for China." He called China "the perfect storm" for zoonotic diseases to flourish because of its 1.4 billion people, and the proximity of slaughterhouses and urban markets where animals are butchered. "It gives lots of opportunity for these viruses to cross a species boundary," he said.
• Professor of Psychology Christopher Ferguson, PhD., was quoted in the Feb.10 article " How to empower — not scare! — parents about technology" on the International Society for Technology in Education website. "Fear tends to thrive in an atmosphere of no data," he says. "There's this echo chamber between journalists and politicians and anti-media advocates that has been going on for a long time. And in my experience if you present parents with actual data, most of the data suggests that technology use is, at the very least, not one of the major things that are confronting kids."
• Associate Professor of Mathematics Hari Pulapaka, PhD, was featured in Eco Watch's "20 Plant-Forward Chefs Loving Vegetables This Valentine's Day" article on Feb. 14.
• Assistant Professor of Practice, Management Lou Paris was mentioned Feb.11 in the Daytona Beach News-Journal article, " Around Town: Free tax prep, club meetings, drum circle and more," for a discussion on Internet marketing at The Second Wednesday Club.
• Head Baseball Coach Steve Trimper was interviewed on WKMG-TV's After the Whistle on Feb. 8 to talk about his book, "Walk Off Winning," and the start of the Hatter Baseball season.
• Sarah Cramer, PhD, visiting Teacher-Scholar Fellow in Sustainable Food Systems, was interviewed by The Maneater, the student newspaper at the University of Missouri, for a Feb. 4 article entitled, CAFNR study shows benefits in school gardening programs.
• Former basketball head coach Glenn Wilkes was quoted in The Daytona Beach News-Journal on Feb. 4 in the article, DeLand to celebrate life of late Gus Gibbs, AKA Mr. Stetson, about the passing of his longtime friend and well-known Stetson supporter.

Alumni News:

• Alumnus Robert A. Krause was appointed Johnson Scholarship Foundation's chief executive officer, effective May 1, as reported by Palm Beach Daily News on Feb. 9 in the article " The secrets to success, straight from a shark's mouth."
• Alumnus and Lakeland Police Department Assistant Chief Hans Lehman was featured in the News Chief article " Hans Lehman: From Police Explorer to assistant chief" on Feb. 9.

Jan. 31-Feb. 6

Top Stories

• Assistant Professor of Biology Sean Beckmann, PhD, was quoted in the Feb. 4 article, " The coronavirus is less deadly than SARS so far: Here's why the fatality rate could rise " at MarketWatch. "It isn't something that looks like it can hang out on surfaces or in the air for a long time and still be infectious," Beckmann said. "It looks like it requires pretty close contact, which is why outside this epicenter in China we're not seeing a lot of human-to-human transmissions."
• Professor Beckmann was also interviewed in a Jan. 30 segment on the coronavirus phenomena on WFTV, an Orlando-based ABC-affiliate.  "Particularly here in Florida, there's not really much of a concern at the moment, but it is worthwhile being aware of the situation," Beckmann said.
• Professor of Psychology Christopher Ferguson, PhD, was quoted in the Feb. 4 Washington Post article, " Why you shouldn't censor your teen's reading (even the sex and violence) ."
• Assistant Professor and Chair of Economics Alan Green, PhD, published the opinion article, " What are our leaders doing to actually make our lives better" in The Tampa Bay Times on Feb. 5
• Assistant Professor of Education Lou Sabina, PhD, was quoted in a TEACH Magazine article titled, "Leveling Up: Motivating Students Through Gamification." According to him, double-checking the app is crucial to success in getting students excited with games. "The most important practice for gamification ... is to make sure your app and game actually work," Sabina said.
• Associate professor of accounting Valrie Chambers, PhD, was quoted in the Feb. 6 Bankroll article, "Can you claim medical expenses on your taxes?"
• Visiting Assistant Professor of Health Sciences Ronette Lategan-Potgieter, PhD, was quoted in the Charlotte Post article, " Table Charlotte – Recipes for the Week: When to try 'souping' to lose weight" on Jan. 31.

Alumni News:

• Stetson alumnus Peter Urscheler '06 was featured in the February issue of Philadelphia magazine in a story, entitled "Small-Town Heroes." The story profiled millennial mayors who were trying to save sleepy Philly suburbs, including Urscheler, mayor of Phoenixville. The story noted that he pushed to install 36 new electric-vehicle charging stations in hopes that visitors might shop and dine while they wait, helping merchants and restaurants.

Jan. 23-30

Top Stories

• Assistant Professor of Biology Sean Beckmann, PhD, was quoted in an article from ABC-affiliated WFTV titled, " Central Floridians should be more concerned with flu, common cold than coronavirus, professor says ." Beckman assured Floridians that, "The best approach here in the United States is to remain aware, to educate yourself, but there's not really major concern at this point."
• Biology Professor Terence Farrell, PhD, was quoted Jan. 24 in an article by The Wildlife Society, entitled " Fungal disease drains energy and dries snakes out." Farrell said, "Our study on the effect of SFD (snake fungal disease) on metabolic rates helps us understand why the disease causes so many problems for infected snakes. We show that the physiological cost of fighting the disease is a huge energetic burden to the snakes."
• Law Professor Paul Boudreaux published a guest opinion column on Jan. 27 in the Tampa Bay Times called, "The biggest worry about impeachment is not for today, but for 2021."
• Professor of Computer Science Hala ElAarag, PhD, was interviewed for a segment on Inside Higher Ed's Academic Minute podcast ' Transmission Control Protocols' on Jan. 28.
• Law Professor Anne E. Mullins's article, Meta is Better, 94 N.D. L. Rev 325 (2019) was featured in the Jan. 7 Legal Skills Prof Blog. The editor called it an "important article on metacognition and deep learning."

Other News:

• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy's comments to the SEC on proposed rules for limiting shareholder proposals were excerpted on Jan. 24 on the ValueEdge Advisors Blog.
• Law Professor Rebecca Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: Jan. 27, Boomer Myths??; Jan. 29, Hot Off the Press: 2019 Updates on Guardianship Legislation; and Jan. 30: Too Young for Senior Living?
• Law Professor Paul Boudreaux's 2016 Maine Law Review article was cited in a Jan. 24 post on Medium called, "Why minimum lot sizes are a growing affordability problem."

Alumni News:

• Alumnus Andrei Mikhalevsky was awarded the "Inaugural IDFA Laureate Award" as reported by California AG Today on Jan. 27. Mikhalevsky, former president and CEO of California Dairies, Inc., was honored with the award by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) for "significant, prolonged contributions to the development and growth of dairy."
• Alumnus Kyle McLean was appointed Deputy Director for Business Operations by the Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC), effective Jan. 9, as reported by the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce.
• Law alumnus B.B. Abbott was featured in a Jan. 26 article in the Tampa Bay Times. He planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research and National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
• Law alumnus Michael Dolce was featured on ABC Action News for representing a minor with disabilities who was allegedly exploited by a Tampa strip club.
• Law alumna Meaghann Ligori has been promoted to partner at Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law, according to a Jan. 27 press release on PRNewswire.
• Law alumna Susan Lilian Ojeda was honored by The Florida Bar for her pro bono work, according to a Jan. 27 article in the Winter Haven News Chief.
• Alumna Blair Parke published the article "Do Marriage Vows Come from the Bible" at Crosswalk.com on Jan. 29.
• Law alumna Rachel V. Rose will serve as the Distinguished Speaker at the 3rd Annual Healthcare Compliance Symposium co-hosted by Delaware Law School and First Healthcare Compliance, according to a Jan. 28 press release on PRNewswire.
• Law alumnus Reginald Giles Stambaugh has been re-certified in real estate law by The Florida Bar, according to a Jan. 29 press release that appeared on Fox 21's website.
• Law alumnus Christian M. Leger was named partner at Shutts & Bowen, according to a Jan. 29 announcement from the firm. He is a member of the Business Litigation Practice Group.
• Law alumnus John Attaway Jr. was selected as president and chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2020, of GiveWell Community Foundation in Lakeland, Fla., according to a Jan. 29 announcement from the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce.

Jan. 17-23

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• Professor of Religious Studies D. Gregory Sapp, PhD, was quoted in the Atlanta Journal Constitution on Jan. 23 in the article, " Divorce rate would plunge if more followed in Prince Harry's steps." According to Sapp, "When a man agrees to forsake all others, he is committing to his wife alone. It is a vow to assure fidelity within a marriage. It means that each partner forsakes all others as potential romantic partners."
• Assistant Professor of Political Science Sidra Hamidi, PhD, was quoted in the Jan. 22 article, " Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Will Visit Florida Thursday to Talk About American Values " on 90.7 WMFE, an Orlando NPR member station. "But of course there's all sorts of questions you can ask about the legitimacy of the Trump administration's ability to speak about American values and what those values actually are," Hamidi said.
• Cybersecurity company KnowBe4 donated $250,000 to Stetson Law for a variety of initiatives, including scholarships, internships, software and new programming. The press release was picked up by nearly 20 online news organizations, including Business Insider.
• Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was quoted in a Jan. 19 article in the Daytona Beach News-Journal called, "Can senators be impartial in impeachment? Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham looks back."
• Law Professor Peter Lake was quoted in a Jan. 23 article on Education Dive called, "DeVos proposes protections for faith-based colleges, student groups."
• Stetson Law was mentioned as a "meet the author" location for Craig Pittman in Jan. 17 Tampa Bay Times article about his new book. Pittman will be speaking as part of the Foreman Biodiversity Lecture Series.

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Jan. 11-17

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• Kandy Queen-Sutherland, PhD, the Sam R. Marks professor of Religion, was quoted in the Jan. 17 article, " Bill Could Mandate Bible Electives In Florida's Public High Schools." The story was featured on WJCT, a Jacksonville affiliate of PBS. Queen-Sutherland commented, "There is this kind of idea that somehow we've lost our way as a country. We're no longer a quote Christian nation as if that was, in fact, what we were in the beginning."
• Professor emeritus of political science, T. Wayne Bailey, PhD, was quoted in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on Jan. 14. The article, titled " Volusia voters may get shot at deciding whether council members get pay raise," discusses the debate regarding several proposed changes to the Volusia County Council.
• Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III wrote a Jan. 14 opinion piece for the Tampa Bay Times called, "Impartiality is more important in an impeachment trial than in a criminal one. Not less."
• Law Professor Ellen Podgor was quoted in a Jan. 13 USA Today article called, "Supreme Court's war on prosecutors meets 'Bridgegate.'" The article was picked up by other news outlets in the USA Today network, including the Jackson Sun, Chillicothe Gazette, Lafayette Daily Advertiser, Coloradoan, Des Moines Register and MSN.
• Assistant Director of University Events Samantha Crouch recently was named Holly Hill Chamber of Commerce's new executive director, as reported in the Jan. 11 Daytona Beach News-Journal article, " Holly Hill Chamber's new exec is a homegrown product."
• Law Professor Ellen Podgor was quoted in a Jan. 9 ABA Journal article called, "Crosstown traffic: SCOTUS considers 'Bridgegate' prosecutions." The article was picked up by several other digital news sites.
• Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in a Jan. 12 article in the Lawrence Journal-World called, "Fraternity follow-up: Here's why KU won't release full details on fraternity investigation." He was quoted again by that publication in a Jan. 13 article titled, " KU Greek life task force submits recommendations to the chancellor."

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• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy's October 2019 article for The Brennan Center called, "The Supreme Court considers political likes in the Bridgegate case" was mentioned in a Jan. 13 post on the Sentencing Law and Policy blog.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a Jan. 14 piece for the American Constitution Society website called, "Citizens United Made My Career: I Wish It Had Never Happened." The article was referenced on the Election Law Blog.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a Jan. 16 op-ed for the Brennan Center for Justice website called, "What Rod Blagojevich's Double Impeachment Could Mean for Trump."
• Law Professor Timothy Kaye was quoted in a Jan. 16 article in the Tampa Bay Times called, "Who's liable in the Bayshore crash? Could Pinch A Penny be on the hook?"
• Law Professor Ellen Podgor was quoted in a Jan. 9 ABA Journal article called, "Crosstown traffic: SCOTUS considers 'Bridgegate' prosecutions." The article was picked up by several other digital news sites.
• Law Professor Mark Bauer was mentioned in a Jan. 8 Elder Law Prof Blog post called, "Report from 2020 AALS Annual Meeting Section on Aging and the Law." Bauer was a speaker at the event about recent enforcement efforts to combat elder exploitation.
• Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote or posted the following blogs for Elder Law Prof Blog: Jan. 3, New Personal Safety Toolkit for APS Staff; Jan. 6, Guest Blog on The Greying of HIV of America; Jan. 7, Catching Up on Some News; Jan. 7, Reframing Elder Abuse on Social Media-New Webinar; Jan. 8, Elder Justice Mapping Webinar; Jan. 10, PACE Program and Adult Day Care; Jan. 13, DOJ Elder Justice Initiative Resources for Law Enforcement; Jan. 14, Recent Interesting Cases; Jan. 15, International Federation on Aging Webinar on 11th Session of the UN Open-Ended Working Group on Aging ; and Jan. 16, Forgetfulness is Not Just for the Old.
• Law Professor Anne E. Mullins was mentioned and photographed in a Jan. 8 blog post on the Legal Writing Prof Blog called, "Professor Brad Clary of Minnesota receives the 2020 Blackwell Award." Professor Mullins serves as the president of the Association of Legal Writing Directors, which confers the award in partnership with the Legal Writing Institute.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was mentioned on the Jan. 3 Election Law Blog as a panel speaker on the 15^th and 19^th Amendments at the Association for American Law Schools annual meeting.
• Law Professor Peter F. Lake was quoted in a Jan. 8 article in the Novedades News called, "New law against inappropriate sexual behavior applies."
• Stetson Law's upcoming Wills for Warriors event was featured in The Gabber and on TBNWeekly.com.

Dec. 20-Jan. 10

• Assistant Professor and Chair of Economics Alan Green, PhD, was quoted in The Daytona Beach News-Journal article, " AAA: Iranian unrest means higher gas prices in Volusia, Flagler," published on Jan. 7. "The biggest thing now is there's more uncertainty," Green said. "There's more risk being priced into the market and that's realistic. The expectation is that Iran will retaliate; it's just a matter of where and when."
• Assistant Professor Sidra Hamidi, PhD, was featured in a Jan. 8 article in The West Volusia Beacon titled, " A local take on recent U.S.-Iran tensions." On the threat of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, Hamidi said, "That's always been the question for the last 20 years now — are they actually going to build a nuclear weapon? I think, largely through diplomacy, that has been prevented for a long time, but I think the question is going to arise among Iranian leadership, if they had nuclear weapons, would the U.S. have taken this act?"
• Professor of Psychology Christopher Ferguson, PhD, wrote the article, "Sex Differences in Cognition" on Quillette on Dec. 27. Ferguson discusses the biological differences between the sexes and whether or not there is merit to the argument that biology accounts for certain social discrepancies between the sexes.
• Hatters Baseball Head Coach Steve Trimper announced the upcoming release of his new book, "Walk Off Winning: A Game Plan for Leading Your Team and Organization to Success," on his website. The book will be released Jan. 15.
• Associate Professor of Mathematics Hari Pulapaka, PhD, was interviewed in a feature on 90.7 WMFE, an Orlando member station of NPR, on Dec. 26 about holiday foods.
• Hari Pulapaka was also featured in a Jan. 2 segment on WMFE-90.7 on the U.S. Constitution titled, "A Closer Look at the US Constitution." The segment featured an audio recording of various members of the Central Florida community and WMFE staff reading the Constitution.
• Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a Dec. 29 article featured on the Harvard Law Review Blog called, "The Supreme Court Is Killing Contribution Limits Softly; A Few Years from Now They Likely Will Be Dead." It was also picked up by Election Law Blog, SCOTUSblog and a few alternative-news websites.
• Torres-Spelliscy was also quoted in the Dec. 24 Truthdig article, " Bloomberg Campaign Exposed for Exploiting Prison Labor."

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