Top News:

• Stetson was mentioned on May 21 in Inside Higher Ed article “Dog Days in Dorms.” Stetson was featured as one of the few U.S. universities which allow animals that are not service animals or emotional companions.  Vice President for Campus Life and Student Success, Lua Hancock, Ed.D., was quoted, stating that “pets can help students socialize and provide much-needed emotional support through the academic year. They are a great stress reliever, especially during finals and other exams.”

• K.C. Ma, Ph.D., C.F.A., the Roland and Sarah George Chair of Applied Investments for the Roland George Investments Program (RGIP), was featured on WESH 2 News on May 22 to speak about the merger of NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation. Ma stated that this is a good deal for shareholders. He also stated that it is the only way to grow a sport which has seen a decline in viewership.

• Stetson Professor of Psychology, Chris Ferguson Ph.D. was quoted in Too Cool May 19 article “Violent ‘Fortnite’ Made Me the World’s Meanest Mom and I’m Fine with It.” In response to the addictive quality of video games, Ferguson stated “Older adults tend to freak out about any youth trend. The data does not support that there’s any epidemic of game addiction.”

• The 23rd International Environmental Moot Court Competition (IEMCC) at Stetson Law is mentioned in the May 21 The Hindu article, “Cash prize for NUALS team.” The article, which details a prize given by The National University of Advanced Legal Studies to members of its competition team, received national exposure in India.

• Stetson’s Professor of Education, B. Glen Epley, Ph.D., and the director of the Office of Professional Education at the Center for Excellence in Higher Education and Law Policy at Stetson’s College of Law, Mercy Roberg, J.D., were mentioned in May 21 Motherhood Moment article about the June 17 symposium at Stetson, “Enriching Education: Safety, Security, and the Law in Today’s Schools Symposium.”

• Stetson Law Professor Susan Rozelle is quoted in the May 17 Tampa Bay Times article, “Nationally, number of people hurt in firearms accidents is flat. In Florida, it’s soaring.” In this article, which was also published on May 17 in Florida Trend, Professor Rozelle discusses the criteria and implications of filing charges in cases of accidental gun discharges.

Other News:

• Opinions to Go Online quoted Assistant Professor and Chair of Economics and Director of Africana Studies, Alan Green, Ph.D., on May 22 in their list of quotes about International politics.

• Stetson Law Professor Peter F. Lake is quoted in the May 17 Inside Higher Ed article, “George Washington University student files Clery Act complaint against institution.”

• Stetson Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote the opinion piece, “Don’t Rebrand Corruption,” which was published by the Brennan Center for Justice on May 16.

• Stetson Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the May 16 Elder Law Prof Blog article, “Needing LTC but Unable to Afford It.”

Alumni News:

• Law alumnus Fred Ridley is mentioned in the May 21 Lakeland Ledger article, “Augusta Chairman Fred Ridley, a Polk County native, in Bartow.” Ridley, who became chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club in 2017, remains the last U.S. Amateur Champion to have never become a professional golfer following his 1975 win.

• Law alumna Rickisha Hightower has been named interim commissioner of the Nevada Financial Institutions Division. The announcement of Hightower’s appointment as Nevada’s top banking regulator was reported in several media outlets, including May 22 in Las Vegas Review-Journal.

• Alumna Michaela Frattarelli was featured on May 18 in Providence Journal article “Eric Rueb: Learning the Game is Par for the Course.” Frattarelli is working with Shea High school golfers to provide equipment and encouragement. Frattarelli stated, “A lot of what I’ve taught has been awareness.”

• Alumnus Patrick Mazeika was featured on May 20 in WNBF New Radio 1290 article “Rumble Pony Patrick Mazeika Named League Player of the Week.” Mazeika was drafted by the Met’s in 2015 from Stetson.

• Alumna Heather Chamberlain, DVM, was featured on May 20 in Miami’s Community Newspaper article, “Miami Native Earns her DVM From Midwestern University.” She completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree at the College of Veterinary Medicine of Midwestern University.

• Law alumni Scott Orsini and John Hornbeck are mentioned in the May 20 Florida Politics article, “Scott Orsini has a solid fundraising lead in St. Pete City Council matchup.” Both Orsini and Hornbeck are opponents in the race to represent District 1 of St. Petersburg, replacing incumbent Charlie Gerdes.

• Law alumnus Paul M. May has been elected to the Broward County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section Board of Directors for the 2019-2020 term, according to a May 19 article in Citybizlist.