Jason Evans, Ph.D., assistant professor of Environmental Science and Studies, was featured in a story, “Sea-level rise expert helps Florida cities plan for survival,” on July 19 that appeared in The Pensacola News Journal, Treasure Coast Newspapers and other media outlets. “When things collapse … it’s much harder to put them back together than it is to keep them whole in the first place,” Evans said.
Law Professor Peter Lake is quoted in the July 13 Inside Higher Ed article, “When Jurisdiction Matters in Campus Rape.” Law Professor Peter Lake is quoted in the July 13 Lexington Herald Leader article, “Many UK students don’t report sexual assaults. Could new rules make things worse?” Law Professor Peter Lake is quoted in the July 18 Michigan News article, “Stopping Nassar-related reform legislation is condition of MSU settlement.”
K.C. Ma, Ph.D., CFA, director of Roland George Investments Program, was quoted in U.S. News and World Report on July 19 in a story, “Microsoft Earnings Impress in Stellar Q4.” Microsoft has shifted to a cloud-centered enterprise, increasing its revenue growth. “This surge in profitability is the main reason why MSFT stock doubled in the last two years,” Ma said.
Isabel Botero, Ph.D., assistant professor of Family Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, and Ram Subramanian, Ph.D., professor of Leadership, were mentioned in the article, “Why Family Businesses are the Hidden Gems of Latin America,” on July 13 in Tharawat Magazine for Family Business and Entrepreneurs. The two professors are among the co-authors of a book, “Family Firms in Latin America,” which provides an academic understanding of family business dynamics within that region.
Stetson University was mentioned in the story, “The raising of a Hall of Famer: For Chipper Jones, the perfect upbringing,” on July 19 in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, ahead of the former Braves player being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The story notes Jones’ father, Larry, played shortstop and later became a coach at Stetson under former head baseball coach Pete Dunn. Dunn is Chipper Jones’ godfather and coached him as a boy during summer baseball camps at Stetson, according to the article.
Associate Dean Darryl Wilson is quoted in the July 12 Daytona Beach News-Journal article, “Deltona trespasses resident whose video led to state violation.”
Other News:
Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the July 12 Elder Law Prof Blog, “Consumer Credit Security Freezes for Free on September 21, 2018.” Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the July 13 Elder Law Prof Blog, “More on California’s Aid-in-Dying Law.” Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the July 16 Elder Law Prof Blog, “The Future For The Aging Demographic?”
Adjunct law professor and overseer Richard A. Harrison is quoted in the July 17 Tampa Bay Times article, “Times Investigation: Pinellas County construction agency steered work to board member.”
According to the July 18 citybizlist and Florida Politics, adjunct law professor and Stetson Law alumna Simone Marstiller has been appointed to the Florida Judicial Management Council of the Florida Supreme Court by Chief Justice Charles Canady.
A story in the South Florida Sun Sentinel online, the St. Augustine Record and other media outlets reported, “Three state university leaders top $1 million.” The story also mentioned Stetson University.
The July 15 Omaha World-Herald announced that Law Professor Peter Lake will speak at Hillcrest Country Club during the Nebraska State College System Forum on Title IX compliance and other higher education topics.
Stetson student Adeline Weems has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship, the Public Accountants Society of Colorado Chester Borelli Award by the National Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation, according to the CPA Practice Advisor on July 12.
Alumni News:
Alumna and Cantor Riselle Bain is mentioned in a review by Talkin’ Broadway of a play that she wrote while a student at Stetson, called “Tops from Flops.” Bain also performed in the play by The Players Centre for the Performing Arts in Sarasota.
Alumna and Maine resident Alison McKellar will talk there Aug. 15 about her work as volunteer and chair of the Board of Directors of the nonprofit NuDay Syria, which collects supplies for Syrian refugees fleeing from violence in their country, according to an article in the Penobscot Bay Pilot.
Alumnus Henry Brown, CEO of family-owned Miller Electric Company, was featured in a story in the Jacksonville Daily Record, “You Should Know … Henry Brown,” on July 19. Brown received a Master’s degree in Accountancy from Stetson University.
Alumnus Jonathan Martin has been appointed to the Florida Southwestern State College District Board of Trustee, according to Capital Soup. Martin, of Fort Myers, an attorney with Parvey & Frankel Attorneys, P.A., received his bachelor’s degree from Stetson.
Law alumni Andrew and Anna Pardun are mentioned in the July 15 Winona Daily News article, “Cochane native, Cotter grad Anna Pardum receives law degree from Stetson.”
According to the July 12 Space Coast Business, law alumna Alexandra Simser was elected to the board of directors for the Founders Forum, a non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurs and new business.
According to a July 17 press release from Governor Scott’s office, Law alumnus Richard E. Doran has been reappointed to the First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission, Law alumnus D. David Keller has been appointed to the Fourth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission, Law alumnus Vincent A. Citro has been appointed to the Fifth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission, Law alumna Varinia Van Ness has been reappointed to the Twelfth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, and Law alumnus Robert D. Sale has been appointed to the Fourteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission.
