Author: Mary Anne Rogers

Hatters Walk-Off With Series Finale Over JU

For the better part of two days freshman Matt Morales looked on from the dugout as his Stetson teammates struggled to generate any offense against Jacksonville. When he got his chance to do something about it, he took advantage. Morales scored the tying run in the seventh inning and the winning run in the bottom […]

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A Shining Star: Whitney Meyers

Four years ago, Whitney Meyers was the first official recruit and signee for Stetson University’s inaugural 2012 lacrosse team. It was a leap of faith she has never regretted. “At the time when I signed to play for Stetson there was one coach, no teammates, no locker room, and no field,” explained the Ponte Vedra […]

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Trio of Hatters Receive A-Sun Honors

The spring awards season is in full swing and the Stetson women’s golf team has collected some well-deserved hardware. Stetson juniors Giulia Vandenberg and Kristine Odaiyar were both named to the Atlantic Sun Conference Second Team All-Conference squad for the recently completed season. Sophomore Carolin Schart, who excelled in both competition and the classroom, earned […]

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Faculty Awarded Tenure, Promotion 2016-17

  Nine members of Stetson University’s faculty have recently earned tenure and/or promotion. The new status for these faculty will be effective August 2016 with the start of the 2016-2017 academic year. “It is an honor and a pleasure to celebrate the accomplishments of these teacher-scholars,” said Provost Elizabeth Paul, who made the announcement. “I […]

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Stetson University In the News, Apr. 22-28, 2016

Top Stories: On Apr. 21, Christopher Ferguson, Ph.D., associate professor and co-chair of Psychology, was quoted in the article, “Power of Positive Thinking Skews Mindfulness Studies,” in Nature, Inc., and Scientific American. On Apr. 22, Jason Evans, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Studies, was quoted in the article, “South Florida to see 380 […]

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Leading with Cause: Christina Canalizo

Blending passion with purpose can lead to great outcomes and Stetson University senior Christina Canalizo certainly knows a thing or two about leading with conviction of heart. As founder and president of SASA (Students Against Sexual Assault) on campus, she’s helped victims find their voice and regain their confidence. “Since I founded the organization my […]

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Stetson Hosts Summit to Address Water-Related Issues

On Saturday, April 30, the Institute of Water and Environmental Resilience at Stetson University will host a Volusia County Water Summit at the university’s science building, Sage Hall, with city representatives from Volusia County, county representatives, and local elected officials. The event is expected to run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Matt Surrency, President […]

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New Report Lauds Stetson for Strategic Change and Innovation

Council of Independent Colleges profiles Stetson in a research publication detailing how universities are responding to the triple threats of economic pressures, rising costs and increasing competition. As education evolves, Stetson University’s Strategic Map is charting a sound course for the future. That was the conclusion prominently cited in a new research report released by […]

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Graduating seniors selected to speak at 2016 Commencement

Outstanding students will take the podium at Stetson Commencement. At Stetson University, the focus has always been on students and their education journey. At the 2016 Commencement Ceremony on May 7, that commitment remains the same. Speeches will be given by students — outstanding achievers — to their graduating classmates. Although typically seen elsewhere at […]

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Showcase 2016: A Celebration of Student Achievement

Students and faculty join together in academic fellowship and discovery. Stetson University held its annual Showcase on Undergraduate Research and Creative Arts Symposium on April 12, bringing students and faculty together in academic fellowship and discovery. Having started in 1999, Showcase is a tradition designed to recognize student achievement at Stetson. Students have the opportunity […]

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Stetson University In the News, Apr. 15-21, 2016

Top Stories:  On Apr. 17, Stetson University was included in an article titled “Top colleges put thousands of applicants in wait-list limbo, and some won’t admit any” published in Washington Post, Edmond Sun Online, Commercial-News, and over 60 other news outlets. Law Professor Peter Lake discusses how honor codes should factor into Title IX cases […]

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Students from the Philippines win International Environmental Moot Court Competition at Stetson Law

A team of students from the University of San Carlos, Cebu, in the Philippines, won the 20th Annual International Environmental Moot Court Competition on April 16 at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Fla. For two decades, students from across the globe have honed their skills as environmental advocates in the annual competition. The runner-up was […]

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