SOUL OF STETSON

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Stand Up Hulley

Remember. Reconnect. Reengage.

Together, we are bringing back the bells of Hulley Tower.

For over seven decades, the cheerful songs of Hulley Tower rang out across campus and the DeLand community, connecting generations of Hatters. We invite you to stand with us in rebuilding this historic icon.

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars and secure your spot for our upcoming engagement opportunities

OCT
24
Homecoming

Join us in celebration of Hulley Tower, a campaign led by Stetson alumni!

Much of the historic reconstruction will be complete, with a dedication planned for February 7, 2026.

October 24-26

DEC
02
Yule Log Lighting Ceremony and Meet the Bells


Celebrating over 75 years of community and light. Sing carols, share stories and watch the trees glow as we welcome the season together.

Dec 3 | 5:30 p.m. | Hulley Tower

FEB
07
Hulley Tower Dedication

Join us for a once-in-a-generation celebration as we dedicate the newly rebuilt Hulley Tower, 91 years after the original tower was dedicated in January 1935.

Saturday, Feb. 7
Hulley Tower

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Why it Matters

Built in 1934, Hulley Tower stood tall at 116 feet as a beacon of Stetson’s heritage. After multiple hurricanes battered it in 2004, the tower was reduced to its foundation.

Hulley Tower is more than a structure—it’s a symbol of our shared legacy. It honors those we have lost, including the students whose lives were tragically cut short in an avalanche during a 1979 study-abroad trip. By restoring Hulley Tower, we not only revive a cherished landmark but also pay tribute to the Soul of Stetson.

Can you imagine a campus full of chimes and joy again? Your gift will make that vision a reality.

group receiving a tour in a museum
people from trip toasting outside
people from documentary standing close together in classroom in front of an audience

Join the Initiative

Hulley Tower is almost complete. We are just $208,000 away from finishing and we know our alumni family can make it possible. Together, we can bring this vision to life and ensure the bells of Hulley Tower ring out for the next thousand years.

This is the moment to step forward. Every gift in this final stretch helps complete the belfry, landscaping, gathering spaces, and the story the tower will tell for generations. Imagine standing at Homecoming 2026, hearing the new carillon bells for the very first time, and knowing you helped make it happen.

This project is about more than just rebuilding. Hulley Tower will once again become a physical representation of the Soul of Stetson, where we can see, hear and feel our values brought to life. By joining this effort, you help preserve a piece of Stetson’s past while building a bridge to its future.

Make a Gift

 

Watch Progress in Real Time!

We’re excited to share a live feed of the construction site—see the project come to life as it happens! You can now stay connected to every milestone.

Live Construction WebCam

Dedication

Save the Date: Dedication Weekend! Saturday, February 7, 2026

Join us for a once-in-a-generation celebration as we dedicate the newly rebuilt Hulley Tower, 91 years after the original tower was dedicated in January 1935.

The weekend will include campus tours, a commemorative ceremony and the first official ringing of the new bells! This meaningful milestone is more than just a dedication; it’s a tribute to the enduring Soul of Stetson. 

RSVP now to let us know you’ll be joining the festivities!

RSVP

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How You Can Help

Your contribution will bring the sounds of Hulley Tower back to life. We offer various ways for you to be involved, including naming opportunities and one-time or recurring gifts.

Giving Opportunities

Take Action Today

Help bring back the music of Hulley Tower

Help us raise Hulley Tower once again, allowing future generations to experience the iconic music that has marked life at Stetson for decades. Whether you’re an alum, a student, a member of the Stetson community, or a friend, your gift—large or small—will help preserve the essence and history of Stetson University.

Join us today to bring back the music of Hulley Tower. Together, we can build a landmark that will inspire for years to come.

For more information on naming opportunities or ways to contribute, please contact Amy Gipson at [email protected] or 386-822-7220

Together, let’s Stand Up Hulley.

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What Inspired Them to Get Involved?

Susan Perry Brockway

"We love our Alma Mater and are so happy to be able to invest in this meaningful symbol and important space that welcomes everyone on campus and in the community. Using this location as a place to honor our business school classmates that we lost in 1979 in Innsbruck during our trip is paramount to us."

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So many years later it is important that we do not forget this history of Stetson and Hulley Tower is the perfect space to incorporate this remembrance. We hope that HulleyTower will serve as a visible symbol for all to see that these three classmates are forever a part of Stetson.

Susan Perry Brockway '79, Pi Beta Phi
Peter Brockway ‘78

Jill Jinks from the class of 1979

"My brother and I rarely agree on our areas of support. When the Hulley Tower project began developing, we both jumped at it. Our family 'why' came from John and me realizing that Hulley Tower was a symbol of our Stetson Experience though two years apart."

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We wanted to be part of something much bigger than us and make a statement about what we valued - a community that remembers, by helping to create a warm and inviting space that welcomes all, that respect the larger nature of the place and the lives that come to Stetson that are magically and forever transformed. We want Hulley Tower to remind us of it all.It is time.

Jill Jinks '79

David Marco from the class of 1978

"Stetson has certainly played a huge role in our lives - but this is much larger than that. We want to replace and rekindle the role that HulleyTower once was - a symbol of Stetson University and a significant historical edifice for DeLand and the State of Florida."

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Reborn, it will become a cornerstone of campus, providing a gathering area for students, alumni and visitors - while allowing reflection of the Innsbruck trio. We are thankful for this opportunity and consider this project to be a timeless highlight of the Stetson campus and legacy for decades to come.

David Marco '78, Julie and Michael '13