July 31- Aug 6

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 Associate Professor of Public Health Asal Johnson, PhD, was quoted in The Daytona Beach News-Journal on July 31 in the article, " With 257 coronavirus deaths, breaks record for 4th day in a row." "Unfortunately, I expect to see more high numbers of death as we continue to have high daily numbers and many hospitals are running out of ICU beds," she said.  Alan Green, PhD, associate professor and Chair of Economics, was quoted in the Atlanta Journal Constitution on Aug. 4 in the article, " Opinion: Are dollar stores the problem or the symptom of larger issue?" He said, "You are likely to find dollar stores in areas with lower property values and incomes, but that’s because dollar stores' target market is low- to middle-income households. They do not cause low incomes, and if incomes were to rise, then other, high-end stores might enter the market."  Nathan Wolek, PhD, professor of Digital Arts and Music Technology, was quoted in the Orlando Sentinel on July 31 in the article, " Atlantic Center for the Arts awarded grant to help blind, low-sighted youth ."  Psychology Professor Christopher Ferguson, PhD, wrote the article, "The Futility of the Conservative War on Pornography" in Quillette on Aug. 1.  Matthew Hurst, associate professor of Finance and interim director of the Roland and Sarah George Investments Institute, was quoted in the article, " Is it time for the U.S. to create a sovereign wealth fund?" by Plan Sponsor magazine on July 31.  Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was featured in an interview with Bay News 9 regarding two upcoming Florida Supreme Court cases on medical marijuana. View the interview online.  Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote an Aug. 6 opinion piece for the Brennan Center for Justice called, "Bribery Charges in Ohio Illuminate the Dangers of Dark Money."  Associate Professor of Public Health Asal Johnson was quoted in the Daytona Beach News-Journal in several articles Aug. 3-5 about the COVID-19 pandemic, including " Florida reports low number of new coronavirus cases amid Tropical Storm Isaias." The story notes that state-supported coronavirus testing sites closed in preparation for Tropical Storm Isaias. "This factor should be considered in consideration of any type of metrics for next couple of weeks," Johnson said.  Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson was quotes by Medium on Aug. 2 in the article, " On the Relationship Between Video Games and Violence."

Other News:

 Stetson's Professional and Corporate Education (PaCE) program was mentioned Aug. 4 in BizEd, a publication of AACSB, an association for educational institutions with business programs and organizations devoted to advancing business education.  Scott Jones, PhD, associate professor of Marketing, was interviewed on " The Future of Sports" on KTBC Good Day Austin on July 31.  "Study: Pornography does not cause violent sex crimes" appeared Aug. 5 on the UTSA Today, the news website of the University of Texas at San Antonio, and mentioned Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson conducted the study with a UTSA professor. A similar story also appeared on CBS Austin on Aug. 5 in the article, " UTSA professor says watching porn does not cause violent sexual crimes."  The Pioneer Football League has suspended the football season for the fall semester, according to the article, Stetson, ASUN, Continuing to Monitor Pandemic, on Spot On Florida Aug. 7.  and a number of its student-athletes were mentioned in the article, " Florida Collegiate Teams, Players Earn ITA Academic Recognition" on Aug. 5 on the USTA Florida website.  Stetson University was mentioned Aug. 5 in the Daytona Beach News-Journal article, " NCAA says status of fall championships must be decided by Aug. 21," and another article, " Local Sports Roundup: Stetson rowing adds 3."

Alumni News:

 Law alumna Madison Wahler joined Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel, LLP as a litigation associate in the Tampa office, according to a July 31 announcement on South Florida Caribbean News.  Law alumna Lindsey Romano joined the San Francisco office of Gordon & Rees as a member of the Health Care practice group, according to an announcement from the firm. July 24-31

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 Stetson President Chris Roellke, PhD, joined more than 130 leaders in Florida calling on the community to follow safety guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop the state's escalating COVID-19 crisis. Their opinion piece, " Florida's top CEOs — 135 strong — call for masks and more to stem rising COVID-19 cases," appeared July 28 in the South Florida Sun Sentinel and other media outlets around the state, including the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Gainesville Sun, Orlando Sentinel and Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.  Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson, PhD, was quoted in Florida Trend on July 29 and other media outlets for his recent study, " Stetson University Researcher says Porn does not Cause Violent Sex Crimes."  Stuart Michelson, PhD, Roland and Sarah George professor of Finance and Chair of Finance, was quoted in U.S. News & World Report on July 28 in the article, " What to Know About Investing in European Stocks."  Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy's May 20, 2016, opinion piece, "How Big Business Bailed Out the Nazis," for The Brennan Center for Justice was featured on the Thom Hartmann Program on July 27.  Law Professor Ellen Podgor was quoted in a July 24 article in The Cleveland Plain Dealer called, "Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, aides in company of mobsters as they face racketeering charge."  Associate professor of Marketing, Deborah Goldring, PhD, was quoted July 27 by Help Squad in an article, " Brand Distinction for Your Website that Doesn't Feel Fake."  Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted on Salon.com in an article called, "Exclusive: Trump campaign kept paying Kayleigh McEnany after White House hiring." The quote was also cited in an article on AlterNet.org.  Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a July 28 opinion piece for Talking Points Memo called, "The Unlikely Winner In The SCOTUS Trump Tax Cases: Summer Zervos." This was also featured on the SCOTUSblog round-up on July 29.  Stetson alumnus Peter Nyong’o has married singer, songwriter, guitarist and freelance writer Wanja Wohoro. News of the wedding appeared July 30 in the Daily Mail (United Kingdom) in the article, " Lupita Nyong’o shares 'a moment of joy' as she watches her brother's wedding on her laptop amid the pandemic: 'Thank God for technology!' "  "How Stan Van Gundy got Radicalized" in GQ on July 28 mentions Andy Eisen, PhD, visiting assistant professor of history, and Stetson's Community Education Program as making an impact on Van Gundy and his wife in advocating for criminal justice reform.  Luke Brown, one of the most prolific scorers in Indiana high school history, has announced that he is "100% committed" to play basketball at Stetson University next year, according to Sports Illustrated Online on July 26. The article, "Indiana Prep Standout Luke Brown Commits to Stetson," also mentioned Stetson Head Donnie Jones. A similar story, "Connection with coach leads Blackford's Brown to Stetson," appeared July 27 in The Herald Bulletin in Indiana.

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 Law Professor Ellen Podgor wrote the July 23 article for the White Collar Crime Prof Blog, " Court Refuses to Tolerate "Retaliation" Against Micheal Cohen."  Law Professor Susan Rozelle was quoted in a July 25 article in the Tampa Bay Times called, "Tampa Bay drivers have run into protesters. Why haven't they been arrested?"  Gulfport Patch picked up a Stetson University press release about the American Bar Endowment Grant and Amendment 4 clinics with Community Law Program.  Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: July 23, " Reduced SNF Training Requirements Because of COVID;" and July 24, " New Brief from APS Technical Assistance Resource Center."  "The Game Plan on the Ball" on WOOF Sports Talk interviewed Scott Jones, PhD, associate professor of Marketing, about how the pandemic is impacting sports business, including Major League and college football.  "Stetson football season delayed; nonconference games eliminated" appeared July 27 in the Orlando Sentinel, Daytona Beach News-Journal and on Spectrum News 13.

Alumni News

 Alumna Kristy Zinna is one of four candidates running for the Manatee County Court Judge Group 4 bench, according to a July 26 article in The Bradenton Times.  Alumna Nora Riva Bergman was featured in a July 27 episode of the podcast Stories that Empower. July 17-23

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 Athletics Director Jeff Altier was quoted in The Daytona Beach News-Journal in a July 21 story entitled, " Fall sports at Stetson on hold for now." Currently, all athletic competitions have been delayed until mid-September. Altier added, "I can see a scenario where we don’t see a decline in the virus on a statewide basis that allows us to go back to full-scale activity until later in the fall, therefore having us delay it and moving everything to the spring."  Dean Michèle Alexandre wrote an opinion piece for The Haitian Times called, "The Time Is Now—Our Civil Rights Elders' Eternal Gifts To Us." It was also published on J'Ouvert Radio & News website.  "Why Instagram Live has been such a hit in Nigeria" quoted Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson, PhD, in The World News on July 21 and Business Insider.  Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson was quoted in the story, " Playing violent video games as a child does NOT lead to more aggressive behaviour in real-life, study finds ," in the Daily Mail in the United Kingdom and many other media outlets.  "The Best Test-Optional Colleges" appeared on Best Colleges.com on July 22 and listed Stetson University as No. 4 in "Top 10 Regional Test-Optional Universities — South."  Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was interviewed on July 20 on Bay News 9 to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Florida's Amendment 4 in a segment entitled, "Supreme Court refuses to hear case on felon voting."  Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted on Vox.com for a July 21 article called, "What's at stake if Trump gets to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg."  Law Professor Louis J. Virelli III was quoted in the St. Pete Catalyst in a July 20 article called, "Are mask ordinances really against the Constitution?"

Other News:

 " College football's efforts to play a safe 2020 season hindered by NCAA's 72-hour COVID-19 testing guidelines " quoted Head Football Coach Roger Hughes in MSN Sports and many other media outlets. Hughes said a donor has offered to fund in-season testing for players.  "Stetson earns team academic award for beach volleyball" appeared in The Daytona Beach News-Journal on July 21.  "Mets villain dishes on , Jacob deGrom and fanless baseball" appeared in the on July 21. Jones mentioned that his dad and his godfather (retired Head Coach Pete Dunn) both coached at Stetson.  Law Professor Stacey-Rae Simcox and the comprehensive work of the Veterans Law Clinic were featured in the Florida Bar News on July 23.  Law Professor Rebecca Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: July 19, " Assessing Your COVID Risk To Go Outside When You Are Older?;" July 21, " Has the Time Come to Reinvent the Nursing Home? Or Change the Funding?;" July 22, " Visiting Family at SNFs-6' Apart;” and July 23, " Reduced SNF Training Requirements Because of COVID."

Alumni News:

 Law alumna Rhea F. Law, chair of the Stetson University College of Law Board of Overseers and member of the Board of Trustees of Stetson University, is joining the Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research Board of Directors, according to a July 16 announcement in Tampa Bay Newswire.  Law alumnus Fred Piccolo Jr., the communications director for the Florida Speaker of the House, will move to a new role as the chief spokesperson for Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to a July 21 article in the Miami Herald.  During an investiture ceremony on July 10, 2020, at Fort Myer, Virginia, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy appointed law alumnus Luis Martinez-Monfort as a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, according to a July 20 article on the Army's website.  The Legal Intelligencer announced that Amos Goodall has been given a Lifetime Achievement Award for 2020 as part of The Legal Intelligencer's 2020 Professional Excellence Awards series, per a July 18 article in The Express. Goodall earned an LL.M. (with honors) in Elder Law from Stetson Law in 2009.  Law alumna Kaylee Tuck is running to represent Highlands County and the rest of District 55 in the Florida House of Representatives, according to a July 18 article in the Highlands News-Sun.  Law alumnus Richard Rice was named to the Leadership Blount County Class of 2021, according to a July 18 article in The Daily Times.  Law alumnus Sam Bookhardt is running for 18th Circuit Judge Group 25, according to Florida Today. July 9-16

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 Stetson University President Emerita Wendy B. Libby, PhD, and President Christopher Roellke, PhD, were the subject of a July 12 opinion piece in The Daytona Beach News-Journal entitled, " Our View: Stetson steps into the future."  Assistant Professor of History Mayhill Fowler, PhD, was quoted in National Geographic on July 6 in the story, " Spectacular flower crowns rule in Ukraine" about the traditional Ukrainian "vinok" worn by women. Fowler said, "People are finding out what is Ukrainian and celebrating it in the consumer sphere" and "using folk motifs for contemporary expression."  Dean Michèle Alexandre was featured on WMNF MidPoint Monday on July 13 discussing the new Florida Law Schools' Consortium for Racial Justice.  Psychology Professor Chris Ferguson, PhD, wrote an article for Psychology Today on July 3, called " '13 Reasons Why' and Teen Suicide." He wrote, "More recently, I published a research study of youth and their parents. In this study, watching the show '13 Reasons Why' was associated with reduced depression and suicidal ideation in youth."  Stetson University was mentioned July 15 in the West Volusia Beacon story, " Five Stetson University student athletes test positive."  Hari Pulapaka, PhD, associate math professor, was mentioned July 15 in the article, " Pulapaka Steps Away from Cress Operations with Minority Ownership," in Scott Josesph’s Orlando Restaurant Guide.  Heidi Goldsworthy, director of Financial Aid, was quoted by The Penny Hoarder in the article, " 42% of student loan borrowers have regrets: 4 tips to avoid the same fate ."  Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in a July 13 Readers Digest article called, "8 of the Biggest Presidential Tax Scandals Throughout History."  Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted on NPR on July 13 in a segment called, "With The November Elections Looming, The FEC Can't Take Much Action."  Jake Sapp, a Title IX legal researcher at Stetson’s Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law, was quoted July 13 in the Inside Higher Ed article, " Legal Challenges on Many Fronts."  The Montgomery Advertiser mentioned Stetson College of Law in the article, " Freedom Rides Museum to host national virtual event with 'Good Trouble' director and Freedom Riders " on July 8.  Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was a featured guest on " Top of Mind with Julie Rose" on BYU Radio on July 13 for an episode called, "Trump Tax Returns, Water Bills, China’s Tracking Uighurs."  Law Professor Ellen Podgor wrote the following blogs for the White Collar Crime Prof Blog: July 9, " Trump v. Mazars, Trump v. Deutsche Bank, Trump v. Vance," which was also mentioned in the July 13 SCOTUSBlog round- up; July 9, " Judge Sullivan Requests Rehearing En Banc in Flynn Case;" and July 11: " Robert Mueller Speaks Out!"  Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a July 15 opinion piece for The Brennan Center for Justice called, "Is Facebook Caving on Political Ads?"  Gunster, one of Florida's oldest and largest full-service business law firms, announced seven J.D. candidates selected to join the firm's Summer Associate Program. Among them were Stetson's Peyton Brown and Audrey Gangloff.

Alumni News

 Alumnus and former Hatter kicker Jonny Messina was mentioned in the Bryan Times, Indiana Statesman and many other news outlets in the July 15 story, " Countdown to Camp No. 16: Will special teams be an asset or an issue?"  Alumna Virginia Hall was featured in the July 15 story in Clay Today, "OP Town council looking to fill vacant seat."  Four former standouts on the Women’s Basketball team — Victoria McGowan, Sasha Sims, Jama Sharp, and Brianti Saunders – were included in the story, " 4 Hatters named to ASUN All-Decade Team in women’s basketball," in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on July 15.  Alumnus and former Basketball star Divine Myles was featured in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on July 15 in the story, " Stetson's Divine Myles named to ASUN All-Decade Team for men's basketball."  Alumna and former Stetson soccer standout Sarah Collins was featured in the Daytona Beach News-Journal article, " Former Stetson soccer standout named to ASUN All-Decade Team" on July 9.  Law alumnus John Distasio joined The Florida Law Group, according to a July 9 announcement.  Two Law alumni joined the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar, according to a July 10 announcement. Philip S. Wartenberg is the new treasurer, and Sarah E. Kay is secretary.  Law alumna Pam Vergara was featured in the Citrus County Chronicle as she is challenging George Angeliadis for his circuit judge seat in Hernando County.  Law alumnus Chris Miller was featured on Barker's View on GovStuff Live! 1380am The Cat in an interview about his run for re-election as Volusia County Judge.  Law alumna Monique Scott was featured in the Osprey Observer as she is running for Hillsborough County judge. July 3-9

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 President Chris Roellke, PhD, was interviewed by The Daytona Beach News-Journal on July 8 for the article, " New Stetson President Christopher Roellke: 'Kindness has to get as contagious as the virus .'" About the challenges posed by the coronavirus, he said, "We're doing the very best we can to follow all CDC guidelines on appropriate physical distancing. We have enhanced our cleaning protocols. … We have full testing capabilities and full isolation capabilities should some of our students become affected."  Stetson international student Vitor Lacerda Siqueira from Brazil was quoted in a Voice of America story on July 7, " Drastic Declines Expected in Foreign Students in US," in RiodeJaneiroNews.net, Sydney News, Trinidad Times, Israel Herald, China National News, Hawaii Telegraph and many other media outlets around the world. Siqueira plans to return for classes next month and said, "My parents are afraid because the cases are still growing, but they understand that the college is making an effort to have a better and safe environment."  Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, assistant professor of Public Health, was quoted in The Daytona Beach News- Journal in the July 2 article, " 31 Volusia long-term care facilities now have coronavirus cases." She said, "We need to remember that test results are not always accurate. It takes only one false negative staff member to enter and infect so many others. The only way to protect the most vulnerable people in our community is to decrease the number of positive cases everywhere."  Asal Mohamadi Johnson, assistant professor of Public Health, also was quoted in the Florida Today article, " COVID-19 cases begin to tax testing capacity … again," on July 8. She said, "In order to keep up with tracing cases, we need to hire more public health forces. This is an overdue investment in our public health infrastructure. If COVID-19 can not justify such an important investment, I do not know what else can be done."  College of Law Dean Michèle Alexandre was mentioned in a July 8 article in the Tallahassee Democrat called, "Florida law schools teaming up to address social, racial injustice." The article also was published in the Daytona Beach News-Journal, the Sarasota Herald Tribune, Winter Haven News Chief, St. Augustine Herald, Florida Times- Union and other media outlets.  Susan Peppers-Bates, PhD, associate professor of philosophy, was quoted in the story, " Splash Mountain has a long history of racial insensitivity. But re-branding isn't an easy fix," on July 8 in the South Florida Sun Sentinel and the Orlando Sentinel. "White people have loved and laughed at caricaturing Black people for a very long time. Splash Mountain has been a part of that," she said. Her interview also was included in a story on Forbes Online on July 8.  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $250,000 for the Stetson College of Law's veterans advocacy clinic, according to an article June 29 in the Tampa Bay Times, as well as other media outlets, including the Tampa Bay Business Journal and Florida Bar Online.  Terence Farrell, PhD, professor of Biology, was quoted in the South Florida Sun Sentinel on July 4 in the article, " Native snakes have another enemy, and it's spreading." Farrell said, "Our snakes don't have any history with these parasites, and it’s in these situations where we tend to see the worst possible outcome." The story also appeared in the Orlando Sentinel and a similar story appeared in KeyNews.com on July 8.  Kara Cummings, Marketing administrative assistant II for the School of Business Administration, was interviewed for a news segment that aired July 8-9 on WESH-TV 2 News and CW18 WKCF TV about her experiences contracting COVID-19 and her quick recovery.  Heidi H. Goldsworthy, director of the Office of Financial Aid, was quoted in the July 6 article, " What to Do if You Need More Money for College This Fall" by The Penny Hoarder. The story also appeared in other media outlets.  Stetson student Lucas Colon was quoted in The Daytona Beach News-Journal in the July 2 article, " DeLand mandates masks, will fine those who don't comply."  Law professor Ciara Torres-Spellicy was quoted by WalletHub on June 30 in the article, "2020's Most Independent States."  Chris Ferguson, PhD, professor of psychology, was mentioned in the article, Chris Ferguson's Research, on the 360mag.com. Ferguson was interviewed for the July 9 article, "Healthy Habits: Screen Use and Teen Mental Health," for the Motherhood Moment blog.  The Sandra Stetson Aquatic Center was highlighted in the article, "University boathouse's curved metal roof marries form to function," on PAC-Clad.com.  Incoming student Krista Haraway and Law alumnus Jose Estrada were quoted in the July 2 article, " When students make racially insensitive comments, should schools be held accountable?" on St. Pete Catalyst.  Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote a July 6 opinion piece for the Brennan Center for Justice called, "Supreme Court Allows States to Punish 'Faithless' Electoral College Voters." This was picked up by both the Election Law Blog and the SCOTUSblog round-up.  Law Professor Ellen Podgor posted the following blogs to the White Collar Crime Prof Blog: July 2, " Supreme Court Accepts Cert on Redaction Issue in Mueller Report;" and July 8, " NY Department of Financial Services and Deutsche Bank – Jeffrey Epstein."  Law Professor Ellen Podgor’s 2002 article in the U.C. Davis Law Review was cited in a July 3 article in The National Law Review.  Stetson University was mentioned in the July 6 article, " Early workouts a 'measuring stick' of readiness, but Cardinals already have 'compromised' for ," on the Salemnewsonline.com and other media outlets.  DeLand Suns play home opener; Florida League starts season without fans in stands in the Daytona Beach News-Journal on July 2 quoted incoming student Jovan Gill and mentioned other Stetson players.  "Meghan McLean looks to capture her first Women's Amateur Championship" highlights the Stetson student and Hatter golfer in the July 4 article on Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) of Ottawa, Ontario.  Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan received the 2020 Powley Elder Law Award from The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, according to a June 30 announcement.

Alumni News

 Jacob deGrom was interviewed for the July 6 article, "Third 'definitely still a goal' for deGrom," on MLB News. A similar story, "Jake wants third Cy Young, but...; Says it wouldn’t be the same in shorter season," appeared in on July 7.  Jacob deGrom was mentioned in the July 7 article, " Mets slugger Pete Alonso says his college baseball experience will help him prep for 60-game sprint ," in the .  Logan Gilbert was interviewed for the story, "Early arrival; Delayed season means Mariners' top prospect joins team before projections," on July 7 in the Kitsap Sun.  Stetson University graduate Joe Beery was featured in The Daytona Beach News-Journal on July 8 in the article, " Local Sports Roundup: Stetson runner named to ASUN All-Decade team."  Donald Parham was mentioned in the article, "2020 Positional Overview: Tight Ends," on July 9 in the Dallas Sun and Arizona Herald.  "Is Hall of Fame in late-blooming deGrom's future?" on MLB News featured alumnus Jacob deGrom and mentioned Stetson as his alma mater.  The July 2 story, "Minor Disruption: Robbie Peto signed with the Dodgers as undrafted free agent. Now what?" in the Los Angeles Times quoted alumnus and former Hatter Robbie Peto.  Law alumnus Cary Rada was featured in the Leesburg Daily Commercial for his recent appointment to circuit court judge. June 26-July 2

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 Asal Johnson, PhD, assistant professor of Public Health, was quoted in The Daytona Beach News-Journal in the June 25 article, " Volusia County has record-high 95 coronavirus cases; 5,004 new Florida cases." "Just when we were about to see the results of lock downs, everything opened up. I want people know that the economic suffering of the one-month lock down did not manifest itself in public health outcomes because it was not done for sufficient duration," she said.  Dean Michéle Alexandre was quoted in The Daily Business Review and Law.com in a June 29 article called, "Florida's Law Schools Team Up to Fight Racial Injustice." This article also appeared in other Law.com publications, including Texas Lawyer.  "Stetson offers students $3.2 million in grants, credits" appeared in the Ormond Beach Hometown News on June 25. Stetson will provide qualified, full-time, returning undergraduate students with a special $1,500, one-time, Stetson Welcome Back Grant.  The press release on the Florida Law Schools' Consortium for Racial Justice was picked up by the West Orlando News and TaxProf Blog.  Christopher Finkle, Technology specialist in duPont-Ball Library’s Innovation Lab, was interviewed for Fox TV Channel 51 and Fox TV Channel 35 for a news story that aired multiple times July 1-2, entitled " Stetson University making ear guards for students when they return." "In order for Stetson University to reopen safely, mask compliance has to be really high and anything that we can do to help reduce the irritation of them, I feel like will help keep everybody safe when we come back in the fall," Finkle said.  Sean Beckmann, assistant biology professor, was quoted in The Bradford Era Online in the June 22 article, Ticked Off, about ticks and Lyme disease. "The signs of most tick-borne diseases are similar to those of the flu — fever, lethargy, muscle soreness, and in some cases nausea or joint pain. Tick-borne diseases are caused by bacteria and parasites and need to be treated differently than the flu," he said. The article also appeared in many other media outlets.  The latest work of Stetson’s Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy, including Law Professor Royal Gardner and Assistant Director Erin Okuno, was featured in the June newsletter The Reporter for The Environmental and Land Use Law Section of The Florida Bar.  Stetson student Gonzalo González was interviewed by The Red & Black in a June 27 article, "' The privilege of dreaming big': DACA recipients reflect on the continuation of the program ." González was born in Mexico but was raised in the United States as a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient.  Law Professor Kirsten K. Davis’s article, " He, She, or They: Thinking Rhetorically About Gender and Personal Pronouns," from Appellate Advocacy Blog on Sept. 5, 2019, was cited in a June 20, 2020, Maryland Appellate Blog post called, The Singular "They" in Legal Writing.

Other News:

 Valrie Chambers, PhD, associate professor of Accounting, was the editor of "Beware the personal holding company tax," " Liquidity and cash management strategies during a pandemic" and " Partnerships, a pandemic, and Rev. Proc. 2020-23" on July 1 in The Tax Adviser.  Andy Dehnart, MFA, visiting assistant professor of Journalism, wrote " Bachelorette is filming soon. Has it already kept its promise to make significant changes?" for Reality Blurred on July 1.  Law Professor Ellen Podgor wrote the following blogs for the White Collar Crime Prof Blog: June 26, " White Collar Briefly MiniPod – Six Podcasts on White Collar Crime;" and July 1, "Short Take: Flynn and FARA."  Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan wrote the following blogs for the Elder Law Prof Blog: June 28, "FAQ from CMS on SNF Visits;" June 29, "CMA Releases Family Caregiver Brief;" June 30, " Good News from CMS-Resumption of Staffing Data;" and July 1: " Washington State Bar ended Limited License Legal Technician Program."  Former Head Baseball Coach Pete Dunn was featured in The Orlando Sentinel on June 26 in " Today in Central Florida sports history: Former Stetson coach Pete Dunn was born ."  Gavin Sullivan, a junior at Stetson and a pitcher for the Hatters, was quoted in " Bright Future: Navigators, Futures League ready to launch season" in The Salem News in Massachusetts on July 1.  Banks Griffith, an incoming student at Stetson in the fall, was quoted in The Gainesville Times of Georgia on June 30 in the story, " Gainesville grad Banks Griffith deals with adversity, will continue college baseball ." Griffith recently transferred to Stetson after Furman University announced it was disbanding its baseball program, due to financial reasons. A for Furman, he will now play for the Hatters.  Law students Sophie Clark and Brennah Toomey were one of 10 students selected to participate in GrayRobinson, P.A.'s Summer Law Clerk program, according to a June 26 announcement from the firm.

Alumni News:

 Alumnus Hakim J. Lucas, PhD, has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who Biographical Registry, according to a company press release on July 2. Lucas is the 13th president and chief executive officer of Virginia Union University. He earned an Executive MBA from Stetson.  Stetson alumni and Hatter stars Jacob deGrom and Corey Kluber were featured in The Daytona Beach News- Journal story on June 30 in the article, " Jacob deGrom, Corey Kluber highlight Volusia/Flagler athletes in MLB 60-man player pools ."  Alumna Jilissa Ann Zoltko was featured on Celeb News and HollywoodLife.com in the June 29 article, " Jilissa Ann Zoltko: 5 Things To Know About Gorgeous Model Spotted On Lunch Date With Tyler Cameron."  Alumna and Double Hatter Ashley Felice appeared on Patch.com in the June 25 article, " Get To Know Chatham Twp. Committee Candidates Felice, Hamilton," in Chatham, New Jersey.  Alumnus Rob Bridger has announced that he is running for mayor of Ormond Beach, according to the Ormond Beach Hometown News on June 26.  Law alumna Theresa Jean-Pierre Coy received the 2020 G. Kirk Haas Humanitarian Award from The Florida Bar during the 2020 Annual Convention, according to a June 30 announcement.  Law alumna Kim Helper, 21st District attorney general and a Franklin, Tenn., resident, has been elected by fellow members of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) to serve on the organization’s executive committee, according to a June 30 article in the Williamson Herald.  Law alumnus Troy Smith has been named the 2021 Tournament Chairman of THE PLAYERS Championship, making him part of a leadership team of 2,000-plus volunteers that makes the PGA TOUR’s flagship event possible, according to a July 2 article in the Ponte Vedra Recorder. Smith is a partner at the law firm Burr & Forman, where he is a member of the firm’s Construction and Project Development practice group, focusing on complex commercial litigation within the construction industry.