Stetson University in the News, Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2018

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Top News:

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Mitchell Reddish
  • Mitchell Reddish, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Religious Studies, was featured in the PolitiFact article, “Fact-Checking Matt Gaetz’s CNN Comments About Immaculate Conception, Missing FBI Texts,” posted Jan. 25.
  • The Jan. 29 Harvard Crimson quoted Law Professor Peter Lake in the article, “Experts Connect DOJ Probe to Harvard Admissions Lawsuit.”
  • Chris Ferguson, Ph.D., professor of psychology, was quoted in the Buzz News article, “North Korea Launches Scathing Attack on Video Games for ‘Causing Mental and Physical Harm.'” Ferguson said, “Individuals who have remedy centres for online game habit or gaming dysfunction will now be capable to get reimbursed,” posted Jan. 30.
K.C. Ma
  • K.C. Ma, Ph.D., professor of finance, was quoted in the article, “Health Stocks Pressured Under JPM-AMZN-BRK Venture.” Ma said, “The stock market just needs an excuse to take out some air,” posted by U.S. News & World Report Jan. 31.
  • Law Professor Rebecca Morgan wrote the Jan. 30 Elder Law Prof Blog, “Want to Live Longer? If You Can Afford It, Retire Early But Do Stuff!” She wrote the Jan. 30 Elder Law Prof Blog, “The Challenges Facing Sellers of LTC Policies.” She wrote the Jan. 29 Elder Law Prof Blog, “Learn the SSI Basics!”

Other News:

  • Stetson University student Allison Fahey was featured in the article, “Orchid Island Outreach Awards Scholarships,” posted by TCPalm.com Feb. 1.
  • Law Professor Judith Scully was featured in the Southwest Florida Herald Tribune article, “Bias on the bench.”
  • Stetson University was mentioned in the article, “SCB Marketing Announces Promotion of Key Leaders and New Editor to Support Continued Growth,” posted by i4 Business Online Jan. 25.
  • The Jan. 26 Florida Trend article, “A Good Place to Learn,” includes a profile of Stetson Law.
  • Stetson University was mentioned in the Publicnow article, “Florida College System Transfers Receive Early Access to Scholarships, Degree Plans,” posted Jan. 30.
  • News of the Stetson Experience ran in media outlets across the region including PublicNow.
  • The Jan. 30 Washington Examiner reported on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s remarks to Stetson Law students regarding attending the State of the Union address.

Alumni News:

  • The Jan. 24 PublicNow reported that Stetson Law alumna CP Patrick will give the keynote address during Bethune-Cookman University’s annual ‘Rags to Riches’ Zora Neale Hurston Writers’ Conference on Friday, Feb. 2, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center President’s Banquet Room.
  • The Jan. 26 Tampa Bay Times mentioned J.D./MBA alumnus Tyler Payne in the article, “Development is among the issues as six vie for commission seats in Treasure Island.”
  • The Jan. 26 Tampa Bay Newswire reported that Law alumna Sarah M. Glaser is a new partner at Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick, LLP.
  • The Jan. 28 Tampa Bay Times “Movers and Shakers” reported that Law alumna Jennifer L. Griffin has joined the Trenam firm as a shareholder in the Tampa office.
  • Former Stetson students Jasmine Chalashtori and Devin Wilkins were featured in the article, “This Virginia Bride Stole the Show With a Stunning Embroidered Wedding Cape She Found on Etsy,” posted by The Washingtonian Online Jan. 29.
  • The Jan. 29 Destin Log reported that Law alumna Lisa Jo Spencer is president of the IMPACT 100 of Northwest Florida board of directors.
  • The Jan. 30 Capital Outlook ran the news that Law alumna “Cassandra Jackson is an asset to City of Tallahassee.” She is interim city attorney for Tallahassee.
  • The Jan. 31 Tallahassee Democrat reported that Law alumnus Judge Mike Allen of the First District Court of Appeal has died.
  • The Feb. 1 newswire reported in several media outlets that Law graduate and attorney Terri F. Cromley, of Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, P.A., was recently recognized by Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite.