Stetson In the News
Aug. 25-31
Top Stories:
News of the death of Stetson University football player Nick Blakely on Monday, Aug. 28, was reported by media across the country and the world, including in Africa and Canada.
Coverage included the Daytona Beach News-Journal article, "Stetson Community Rocked by Football Player Nick Blakely's death;" the Orlando Sentinel article, "Stetson Football Player Nick Blakely Mourned by Friends, Family, Teammates," the Tampa Bay Times article, "Player Collapses, Dies During Football Practice in Florida" and the Florida Today article, "Stetson Football Player Collapses in Practice, Dies at 19 Years Old." Stories also appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times Online, The Canadian Press, Latest Nigerian News, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Lebanon Daily News, Africa News, USA Today, ESPN and many other national and international news outlets.
Alumnus Fred Ridley was announced as the new chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club in the Aug. 28 Golf Inc article, "Ridley New Chairman of Augusta National." This news also appeared in the Goo JP Blog. The Aug. 28 Good Day Orlando featured Stetson University in a story about universities locally "breaking records when it comes to enrollment this year." The Daytona Beach News-Journal also ran news of Stetson’s increasing enrollment, posted Aug. 28. K.C. Ma, Ph.D., professor of finance at Stetson University, was quoted in the article, "4 Under-the-Radar Stocks Buffett Would Love." Ma discussed Zoetis (ZTS), stating "their product portfolio enjoys the protection of approximately 4,800 granted patents and 1,700 pending patent applications, filed in more than 60 countries, with a focus on major markets," posted by U.S. News & World Report Aug. 25. Hari Pulapaka, Ph.D., executive chef and co-owner of Cress Restaurant and associate professor of mathematics at Stetson University, was covered in the article, "Farm-to-Table: Social Justice on the Menu." Pulapaka will be a panelist at the Farm & Table Conference in New Orleans, according to the Aug. 25 Orlando Sentinel Online article. Eric Kurlander, Ph.D., professor of history at Stetson University, was featured in the Aug. 26 News & Observer Online article, "Aliens and Monsters Had a Role in Hitler's Rise," which discusses Kurlander's book, "Hitler's Monsters: A Supernatural History of the Third Reich." Kurlander's book was also discussed in the article, "Eric Kurlander's New Book Attempts to Explain Nazi Supernatural and Occult Beliefs," posted by My Informs Aug. 25. History and American Studies professor at Stetson University and author Paul Croce, Ph.D., wrote the History News Network article, "What Historians Can Contribute to Current Public Debates," posted Aug. 27. Law Professor Louis Virelli was quoted in the Aug. 24 10connects.com story, "Miami Case Raises Question: Are Facebook Friends Really Friends?" On Aug. 25 Professor Virelli was featured on 10 News Early Morning to talk about judges recusing themselves from cases where Facebook friends are involved. Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in the Aug. 25 My Informs story, "Election Law Professor: Public Financing Encourages Diverse Candidates." Professor Torres-Spelliscy was quoted in the Aug. 28 WGCU Public Media story, "Who Actually Benefits from Public Financing?" Professor Torres-Spelliscy spoke with WFSU radio for the story, "Election Law Professor: Public Financing Encourages Diverse Candidates." The story also aired on WUSF and on WMNF. Law Professor Catherine Cameron was quoted in the Aug. 28 Salon story, "The Florida Woman Trying to Break Free of Being 'Florida Woman.'" Cameron said, "We've been good with putting records on the web. Other states have not done that, because they still believe in the concept of 'Well if we don't put it on the web, then maybe not as many people will pay attention to it.'" Matthew Hurst, Ph.D., assistant professor of finance at Stetson University, was quoted in the Miami New Times article, "Report: Miami, Miami Beach Among the Worst Real-Estate Markets in US." Hurst said, "Foreign buyers are driving up demand for premium and vacation houses," posted Aug. 28. Law Professor Peter Lake was quoted in the Aug. 28 University of South Florida Crow's Nest article, "Campus Rape Policies get Hard Look by DeVos, says Improvements Needed." Lake said, "I think what colleges focused heavily on the most was to fill the need for adequate grievance systems that could be adequately responsive to sexual violence issues." Law Professor Rebecca Morgan wrote the Aug. 30 Elder Law Prof Blog, "SNF Residents Stranded After Harvey." She also wrote the Aug. 29 Elder Law Prof Blog, "Reverse Mortgage Resources." She wrote the Aug. 30 Elder Law Prof Blog "ER's Learning About Elder Abuse." Valrie Chambers, Ph.D., associate professor of accounting at Stetson University, was mentioned in the article, "Can a Debt-Burdened Flood Program Take on Hurricane Harvey?" posted by Property Casualty 360 and My Informs Aug. 30.
Other News: Current Stetson University College of Law students Ashleigh Thornton and Taylor Greenberg were recognized in August for becoming a part of the inaugural NWLSO Leadership Academy at Harvard Law School. They were announced in the Ms. JD Blog story, "Announcing the Ms. JD NWLSO Leadership Academy Class of 2017." According to the article, "Andrew Gillum: 'Nothing Admirable or Respectable' About Donald Trump," democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum visited Stetson University in his "Back to School" tour of college campuses, posted by Florida Politics Blog – South Florida Sun Sentinel Aug. 25. The blog article, "Film Friday: The Waterboy," mentioned Stetson University as the main filming location for the 1998 film "The Waterboy," posted by This Is My South Aug. 25. Stetson University College of Law was mentioned in the Aug. 28 Wherevent article, "Study Abroad Fair." On Aug. 28, Stetson University College of Law was mentioned in the Vindy.com article, "YSU's Moot Court Program ranks 6th in US." Stetson College of Law was mentioned in the Aug. 29 University of Akron's Online Newsroom story, "Longtime Mock Trial Coach Honored Twice Over" for honoring attorney Lawrence A. Sutter with the inaugural Cornerstone Award for his leadership in the field of trial advocacy education. Stetson University was mentioned in the Daytona Beach News-Journal Online article, "Solar Energy Cooperative Kicks Off in Volusia," posted Aug. 31. According to the article, "Drive-in Movie Theater Proposed for Orange City," Dan Engel hopes to build a drive-in theater called Stetson University Drive-In and collaborate with the digital arts program at Stetson University, posted by The West Volusia Beacon Aug. 30.
Alumni News:
Rick Koethe, Ph.D., Stetson Alumnus (1977) and also current Masters of Fine Writing student at Stetson Unversity, has been named as the Director of Training and Instruction for INTEGRAS Life, an organization dedicated to helping Wounded Veterans and those who have PTSD attain a fuller and richer life. Alumnus, Overseer Richard Harrison was quoted in the Aug. 25 Bradenton Herald Online article, "Tampa Lawyer Mobilizes Opposition to Voting Right for Felons." Harrison was quoted in the Aug. 25 Tampa Bay Times story, "Tampa Lawyer Will Lead Opposition to Restoring Rights for Felons." Alumnus Daniel Hartpence was highlighted in the Aug. 25 PRBUZZ.COM story, "Daniel Hartpence, Premier DUI Attorney, Advanced Level Training on Ultraviolet Light Issues During Drug Recognition Expert Evaluations." Alumna Alexandra Simser was highlighted in the Aug. 25 Spacecoast Business Magazine article, "Executive Profile for SIMSER LAW." Stetson University alumna Marcy Wilson was mentioned by Hamilton County Herald. According to the article, Wilson joined Girls Preparatory School as the coordinator of the Cadek Conservatory of Music, posted Aug. 25. Alumna Paunice Scull is a candidate to become a Judge in the Sixteenth Circuit in Key West, according to the Aug. 27 FL Key News story, "List narrows Monday to be next Keys Judge." She was also mentioned in the Aug. 30 Florida Keys News article, "Panel culls Florida Keys judge hopefuls to three, list goes to Scott." Alumnus Danny Alvarez was reappointed by Governor Rick Scott to the Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority. This was announced in the Aug. 28 flgov.com blog post, "Gov. Scott Appoints Three to Tampa- Hillsborough County Expressway Authority." This news was also written in an article by the Capital Soup and Saint Petersblog. On Aug. 29, alumna Traci McKee was honored as Top 40 under 40 in the Henderson Franklin article, "Traci McKee Honored as One of Southwest Florida’s Top 40 Under 40." On Aug. 30, Alumnus Jesse Berkowitz received a perfect AV Preeminent 5.0 rating by Martindale-Hubbell. These rankings are based on evaluations by other attorneys and judges in the United States. This achievement was quoted in over 10 online news articles, including PRWeb story, "St. Petersburg Personal Injury Lawyer Jesse D. Berkowitz Rated 'AV Preeminent' by Martindale-Hubbell." According to the Aug. 30 Florida Politics, Law alumnus Tim Knowles, founding member of the Florida Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, is stepping down from the board of directors after two decades of service. Blanca Rivera, Stetson University alumna, was featured in the article, "UHealth's Blanca Rivera Named to Florida Board of Pharmacy," posted by States News Service Aug. 30. Stetson University alumnus Melissa Scholes Young was featured in the article, "Author Returns for Convocation, Public Reading," posted by Review Atlas – Online Aug. 30. Dr. Frederick Alfred de Armas, Stetson University alumnus, was covered in the article, "Dr. Frederick A. de Armas Celebrated by Marquis Who's Who for Career Excellence in Comparative Literature," posted by 24-7PressRelease – Online Aug. 31.
Aug. 18-24
Top Stories:
Stetson College of Law alumnus Fred Ridley, a Tampa attorney, will become chairman of Augusta National, home to the Masters Tournament, according to the Aug. 23 Palm Beach Post. Christopher Ferguson, Ph.D., professor of psychology, was quoted in the article, "Can Video Game Playing Cost You Gray Matter?" Ferguson said, "Given that there are so many areas in the brain, it stands to reason that, by chance alone, some of these areas may randomly differ between any two groups of people," posted by WVNS-TV Online Aug. 18. Law Professor Peter Lake was quoted in the Aug. 17 POLITICO Online story, "Free Speech Fights Take Center Stage." Professor Lake was quoted in the Aug. 19 Tallahassee Democrat article, "Cotterell: UF Means Well, but the First Amendment is Clear." A review of Stetson University Professor Eric Kurlander's book, "Hitler's Monsters: A Supernatural History of the Third Reich," was posted by Daily News Online Aug. 20. Stetson University Football head coach Roger Hughes was quoted in a College Football Preview special section in the Orlando Sentinel on Aug. 24. On Aug. 21, the Tampa Bay Business Journal article, "Here's what you can do if your employee is part of a hate group, according to Holland & Knight," quoted Law Professor Jason Bent. The Jacksonville Business Journal also ran the news. K.C. Ma, Ph.D., professor of finance at Stetson University, was quoted in the article, "10 Worst Wall Street Opinions in History." Ma said, "On March 14, Bear Stearns stock fell 92 percent on news of a Fed bailout and $2- a-share takeover by JPMorgan," posted by GoBankingRates Aug. 22. Christopher Ferguson, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Stetson University, wrote the article, "No, Smartphones Alone Aren't Making Us Unhappy," posted by Houston Chronicle and True Viral News Aug. 22. Stetson University was mentioned in the Targeted News Service article, "UT Joins Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success." According to the article, Stetson University is one of four Florida-based institutions that are part of the Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success, posted Aug.16. Lua Hancock, Ed.D., Vice President for Campus Life and Student Success at Stetson University, was featured in the article, "CAHSS Alum is Vice President at Stetson University," posted by SharkBytes Aug. 22.
Other News:
Patrick Hennessey, Ph.D., professor of music at Stetson University, will be leading a musical tribute for Ella Fitzgerald on Aug. 26, according to the Florida Today article, "Food & Fun: Space Coast Happenings." According to the article, "DeLand Police to Conduct Pedestrian Safety Operation Near Stetson University," Stetson University is partnering with the City of DeLand Police Department to "assist with pedestrian safety education, awareness and enforcement," posted by U.S. Official News Aug. 18. On Aug. 18, Adjunct Law Professor, Overseer and alumnus Richard Harrison was quoted in four separate online newspaper articles, including the Tampa Bay Times articles "Rick Baker Wouldn’t Recuse Himself from City Business with his Former Boss." Law Professor Rebecca Morgan wrote the Aug. 18 Elder Law Prof Blog, "Dropping 'Anti-Aging' from Vocabulary." She wrote the Aug. 21 Elder Law Prof Blog, "Hospice Compare." Professor Morgan also wrote the Aug. 22 Elder Law Prof Blog, "Affordable & Accessible Community-Based Housing for Vulnerable Adults." She wrote the Aug. 23 Elder Law Prof Blog, "DOJ Webinar Financial Exploitation in the Context of Guardianships and Other Legal Arrangements." John H. Pearson, former associate vice president of academic affairs at Stetson University, will become provost of Point Park University, according to the article, "Taylor, Ocampo, Pearson, Bennett, Hansen, Hissrich, Schörnich, Block," posted by Pittsburgh Quarterly, Aug. 21. On Aug. 20, Stetson University College of Law was mentioned during 970 WFLA radio talk show in regards to offering a part-time law program. The Aug. 20 The Faculty Lounge story, "Stetson Law Seeks Faculty and VAP" discussed various positions for faculty at Stetson Law. According to the article, "Sunburn for 8.22.17 – Adam Putnam up Close; Goat Blood-Drinker Running for Senate; Bill Nelson," Andrew Gillum will be visiting Stetson University in his tour of college campuses, posted by SaintPetersBlog. The Aug. 23 Legally India mentions Stetson University's International Environmental Moot Court Competition.
Alumni News:
Jim Clark, graduate of Stetson University, was featured in the article, "UCF Forum Opinion Series to Begin 6th Year with New Columnists," as one of the new columnists for the UCF Forum opinion series, posted by UCF Today Aug. 17. Stetson University alumnus Jason Mullens was profiled in the article, "Profile of Jason Mullens Chief Human Resources Officer of Cetera Financial Specialists LLC," posted by Plus Company Updates Aug. 18. Taylor Benneweis, graduate of Stetson University, was featured in the article, "New Teachers Greet New Schools and the New School Year," posted by Cavalier County Extra Aug. 18. Charlie Page, graduate of Stetson University, was featured in the article, "Economic Council August Newsletter," posted by Plus Company Updates Aug. 19. Alumna Jane Kleeb, chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party and president of the Bold Alliance, was featured in the article, "A Leader of the Keystone Opposition Talks About Building Progressive Coalitions in Red America," posted by My Informs Aug. 19. Alumna Michelle Johnson-Weider was recognized on Aug. 22 in the LL.M. Program in Agricultural & Food Law Blog, for being a part of the University of Arkansas LL.M. Program in Agricultural & Food Law. Alumna Isabella Sobel was featured in the Aug, 21 Tampa Bay Newswire story, "Bryant Miller Olive welcomes Isabella Sobel as Senior Associate." Reverend James C. Teets, graduate of Stetson University, was featured in the article, "Church of the Holy Cross Appoints New Vicar," posted by the Murfreesboro Post – Online Aug. 22. Milt Douglass, Stetson University alumnus, was profiled in the article, "Profile of Milt Douglass, Vice President of World-Wide Sales of CAVIUM, INC," posted by Plus Company Updates Aug. 22. The Aug. 23 PRWeb reports in multiple media outlets that Law alumnus Jesse D. Berkowitz of the St. Petersburg law firm of Berkowitz & Myer has been named as a Top 100 Attorney in the state by The National Advocates. Laurette Koellner, graduate of Stetson University, was profiled in the article, "Profile of Laurette Koellner Director of Celestica," posted by Plus Company Updates Aug. 23.
Aug. 11-17
Top Stories:
"Stetson University had the area's highest graduation rate at 63 percent, well beyond the national average of 42 percent. Its graduates also had the second-highest salaries of all area institutions," according to the article, "Area's Colleges Show Mixed Results in Fed Scorecard," posted by The Daytona Beach News-Journal Aug. 13. Jack Latvala, graduate of Stetson University, was featured in the article, "Republican Running for Florida Governor Says He'll Be the Pragmatic One," posted by My Palm Beach Post Aug. 12. Latvala was also featured in the Aug. 12 Palm Beach Post article, "GOP State Sen. Latvala Running for Governor." Law Professor Peter Lake was quoted in the Aug. 16 Tampa Bay Times story, "UF's move to deny white nationalist Richard Spencer a venue sets up a First Amendment court fight." K.C. Ma, professor of finance at Stetson University, was quoted in the article, "Millennials Are Set to Inherit Record Wealth – And the Way They Manage It Will Be Unprecedented." Ma said, "More than 75 million millennials born between 1981 and 1997 are ready to take over estimated $30 trillion in wealth from baby boomers," posted by Business Insider Aug. 10. Law Professor Michael Allen was featured in the Aug. 11 WUSF NPR story, "Stetson Prof to Join Veterans' Appeals Court." He was also featured in Health News Florida in WUSF. Eric Kurlander, professor of history at Stetson University and author of "Hitler's Monsters," was mentioned in the article, "Review: 'Hitler's Monsters' a Chilling Look at Nazi Obsession with the Occult," posted by Tampa Bay Times and My Informs Aug. 10. According to the SaintPetersBlog, Law alumna Ashley Moody is ready to become Florida's next attorney general, succeeding Law alumna Pam Bondi. Law Professor Jason Bent was quoted in a Aug. 14 Bay News 9 story about the aftermath of the white supremacist march and protest, killing in Virginia, commenting on whether employees can be terminated for speech conflicting with private employers. Andy Dehnart, professor of journalism at Stetson University, wrote the article, "Did The Bachelorette Succeed? And 31 Other Stories About Reality Shows and Stars," posted by Reality Blurred Aug. 15. K.C. Ma, Ph.D., professor of finance at Stetson University, was featured in the article, "Disney Price Hikes Could Embarrassingly Sadden 'The Happiest Place on Earth.'" According to Ma, it was not too long ago that some experts suggested Disney would be more profitable if it spun off ESPN," posted by MSN Money US. Aug. 16. Professor Peter Lake is quoted in the Aug. 17 Politico story, "Free Speech Fights Take Center Stage." Law Professor Louis Virelli spoke with Bay News 9 for the Aug. 15 news story on discrimination based on sexual orientation. The Aug. 16 Sarasota Herald-Tribune quoted Law Professor Virelli in the news article, "Judge recuses himself from 30 cases in three months." K.C. Ma, Ph.D., professor of finance at Stetson University, was quoted in the U.S. News & World Report article, "10 Tips for Keeping a Cool Head in a Market Meltdown."
Other News:
Professor Peter Lake is quoted in the Buzz Feed article, "Want to Fire a Professor for Sexual Harassment? It's Going to Take a While." Stetson University student Leia Schwartz was quoted in the Apopka Voice article "Graham Returns to Central Florida" and the Saint Petersblog and Florida Politics Blog – South Florida Sun Sentinel article "Gwen Graham Spends 'Workday' at Camp for Sick Children," posted Aug. 12. Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote the Huffington Post article, "More Loving Families and Fewer Barry Blacks," posted Aug. 15. Law Professor Rebecca Morgan wrote the Aug. 10 Elder Law Prof Blog, "GAO Report on Federal Low-Income Programs." She wrote the Aug. 15 Elder Law Prof Blog, "Marshall Kapp Recent Article on Factors Affecting End of Life Care in Elders." She wrote the Aug. 17 Elder Law Prof Blog, "House Hearing on Right to Try Bill." She wrote the Aug. 15 Elder Law Prof Blog, "Marshall Kapp Recent Article on Factors Affecting End of Life Care in Elders." The Aug. 10 Daily Times quoted Law Professor Ann Piccard in the article, "Repatriation of graves is a just action." The Aug. 10 Sarasota Herald-Tribune and Charlotte Sun mentioned the Tampa Law Center in an article about a 2DCA case, "Appellate court to resolve Sarasota sheriff judge impasse." The Aug. 10 Tampa Bay Times reported that former Stetson Law employee Nancy Marie Fox has died. According to Your Observer as a recap of the MTV reality series Siesta Key, prospective law student "Alex" has been waitlisted at Stetson Law. Pianist Steven Lin mentioned Stetson University in the Aug. 11 article, "Intersection: Pianist Steven Lin and Cellist Francisco Vila-Haas." Lin said, "The opportunity presented itself at Stetson University to study with David Bjella, who is a great teacher there, and I stayed for two years and they offered me a full scholarship," posted by WMFE-FM Online.
Alumni News:
Former Stetson University student Mark Schwiezer was featured in the article, "The Lyric Wore Lycra," posted by the Tryon Daily Bulletin Aug. 10. The Aug. 13 Bradenton Herald reported that J.D/M.B.A. alumnus Jack W. Brown III, a second-generation collection agency owner and president of Gulf Coast Collection Bureau, Inc., in Sarasota, will be the president of ACA International for the 2017-18 term. The Aug. 14 Miami Herald reported that Law alumnus Richard L Barbara has been named chief operating officer of Coral Gables Title + Escrow. Sherri Chien-Niclas, Stetson University alumna, was featured in the article, "Kodiak Date Adds to Leadership Team to Keep Pace with Accelerated Growth," posted by Markets Insider, PR Newswire and several other outlets Aug. 15. According to the Aug. 15 Fox21, Law LL.M. alumnus Joseph J. Ranni has been recognized as one of the top in his industry by the expert network. According to the Aug. 16 Post and Courier, Law alumnus William "Bo" McGillivray Morrison Jr. has died. Marcy Wilson, graduate of Stetson University, was featured in the article, "Girls Preparatory School Announces New Hires for 2017-18 School Year," posted by the Chattanoogan.com Aug. 17. According to the Aug. 17 Press Release Rocket, Law alumnus Jesse D. Berkowitz was named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers in 2016.
Aug. 4-10
Top Stories:
Stetson University was featured in the article, "BestCollegeReviews.org Releases Selections for Top Online Master's Degrees in Accounting." According to the article, Stetson University's Online Master of Accountancy Degree was named one of the top online master's degrees in accounting for 2017-2018, posted by Profit Quotes, PR Newswire – Online and several other outlets Aug. 9. The Aug. 4 World News, Stars and Stripes and Targeted News Service reported that Law Professor Michael Allen has been confirmed by the Senate as a judge with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in Washington, D.C. Law alumnus James Byrne, new general counsel of the Department of Veterans Affairs, was profiled in the Aug. 8 Bloomberg Law story, "Lockheed Martin Privacy Lawyer Takes Government Post." Julia Nesheiwat, Ph.D., graduate of Stetson University and Acting Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, was chosen as the Keynote Speaker for Stetson University's Convocation ceremony on Aug. 23, according to the article, "Stetson University Announces Julia Nesheiwat as Convocation Keynote Speaker," posted by Capital Soup Aug. 9. K.C. Ma, Ph.D., professor of finance at Stetson University, was quoted in the article, "Here Are the Top Reasons Why Smart Beta ETFs Should Be in Your Portfolio." Ma said, "It is always better to buy a share of a smart beta ETF which owns thousands of stocks then to buy a small fraction of one share for each of the thousands of stocks," posted by TheStreet July 27. Eric Kurlander, Ph.D., professor of history at Stetson University, was featured in the article, "Turns Out 'Raiders' Was Right." The article discusses "Hitler's Monsters: A Supernatural History of the Third Reich," Kurlander's book about the "fringe movements and lunatic beliefs that swept through Germany in the late 19th and early 20th centuries," posted by The Daily Herald, Daily Republic Online and several other outlets Aug. 6. Christopher Ferguson, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Stetson University, was quoted in the article, "Can Video Games Cost You Gray Matter?" Ferguson said, "Given that there are so many areas in the brain, it stands to reason that, by chance alone, some of these areas may randomly differ between any two groups of people," posted by U.S. News & World Report and several other outlets Aug. 7. K.C. Ma, Ph.D., professor of finance at Stetson University, was quoted in the article, "Netflix Stock Has Increased in Value By 5,110% Since Adding Streaming." According to the article, Netflix's revenue reflects its "superior pricing power over fierce competition from Amazon, Hulu, YouTube Red and Time Warner's HBO," posted by Streaming Observer Online Aug. 8. The Aug. 5 Waco Tribune-Herald featured Law Professor Peter Lake in the article, "Q&A: Compliance Expert Peter Lake Talks Title IX on Campuses and the Era of Regulation." The Aug. 3 Tampa Bay Times quoted Lake in the article, "Why Florida Schools Might Steer Clear of Trouble if Trump Shakes Up Affirmative Action." Law Professor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy wrote the Brennan Center for Justice article, "Trump Already Profiting From 2020 Campaign," posted Aug. 7. Law Professor Ann Picard was quoted regarding forced assimilation of Native Americans in the Pittsburgh Post- Gazette article, "Matter of Honor," posted Aug. 9. Other News:
Charles J. Scriven, graduate of Stetson University, wrote the Tallahassee Democrat article, "FAMU Still Hesitating on President Decision." According to the article, "the Board of Trustees of Florida A&M University has been notably hesitant in taking decisive steps toward selecting a replacement for the ousted president of FAMU," posted Aug. 7. Law Professor Rebecca Morgan wrote the Aug. 7 Elder Law Prof Blog, "New Report on LGBT Elders." She also wrote the article, "Free Webinar: In-Kind Support & Maintenance," for the Aug. 6 Elder Law Prof Blog. She wrote the Aug. 5 Elder Law Prof Blog, "Free Webinar: Bankruptcy & Elders." Morgan wrote the Aug. 4 Elder Law Prof Blog, "The New Uniform Guardianship Act." She wrote the Aug. 8 Elder Law Prof Blog, "Senate Passes Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act." Elaine Dobson Lerner, former Stetson University student, was featured in the article, "End of an Era: After 37 Years of Running Bellini's, Family Says Goodbye as New Owner Takes Over DeLand Eatery," posted by The West Volusia Beacon Aug. 9. Law alumnus adjunct Dr. Jay Wolfson was interviewed for the ABC Action News story, "Report Descrbes What Patients Went Through During Liposuctions by Fake Doctor." Valerie Hiller, Stetson University graduate, was awarded Stetson University's Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award. Hiller said, "I am honored to receive the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award and I am deeply humbled to know that I was nominated based on my character and commitment to serving the community," posted by Milford Mirror Aug. 7.
Alumni News:
According to the Aug. 2 LaRue County Herald News, Law alumna Martha Sue French was sworn in to the State Bar of Georgia. Shelley Niswonger, graduate of Stetson University, was appointed to the position of principal at Sacred Heart Catholic School, according to the article, "Principals and Presidents: The New Wave of Catholic Educators," posted by Diocese of Orlando Aug. 3. Ariel Blue, actress/singer and graduate of Stetson University, was featured in the article, "Actress and Singer Ariel Blue Shares Her Beauty Secrets," posted by Sarasota Magazine – Online Aug. 9. Loretta Monroe Calvin, Stetson University alumna, was featured in the article, "Edible Peace Patch Project Expands Programs, Hires Executive Director." According to the article, Calvin was named Interim Executive Director of the Edible Peace Patch Project, posted by Tampa Bay Newswire Aug. 3. Robert Redd, graduate of Stetson University and executive director of the New Smyrna Museum of History, was featured in US Official News for his discussion on "St. Augustine and the Civil War," posted Aug. 3. The Aug. 4 Jax Daily Record reported that Law alumna Shelley Eckels is running for Duval County judge. Jason Mullens, Stetson University alumnus and chief human resources officer for Cetera Financial Group, was profiled by Plus Company Updates in the article, "Profile of Jason Mullens Chief Human Resources Officer of Cetera Financial Holdings, Inc." posted Aug. 4. Law alumnus Nathan Bruemmer is the new director of ALSO Youth, according to the Aug. 4 Sarasota News Leader. Thomas C. McGeachy, graduate of Stetson University and principal of Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation, was profiled by Plus Company Updates in the article, "Profile of Thomas C. McGeachy, Principal of Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation," posted Aug. 4. The Aug. 4 Plus Company Updates profiled Advanzeon Solutions Inc. President and Law alumnus Mark Heidt. Turner Kimbrough, former student at Stetson University, was profiled by Plus Company Updates in the article, "Profile of Turner Kimbriugh Senior Consultant of NCOP Strategic Partnership, Inc," posted Aug. 5. The Aug. 5 mycci.net and Colorado Springs Gazette mentioned Law alumnus Stephen Atwater in a profile of his father, Steve Atwater, "Paul Klee: Dever Broncos Great Steve Atwater Should Join Terrell Davis in Pro Football Hall of Fame." The Aug. 6 Times Union reported that Law alumnus John Ouimet died Aug. 4. The Aug. 4 Jasper Jottings Daily also reported on the death of Law alumnus John A. Ouimet. Tom Aiello, Stetson University alumnus and Managing Director at Alvares & Marsal Taxand, LLC, was profiled by Plus Company Updates in the article, "Profile of Tom Aiello Managing Director of A&M Holdings, LLC," posted Aug. 7. The Aug. 7 Bloomington Pantagraph featured Law alumna Dawn E. Duggan in the article, "Ginzkey Law Office Welcomes Attorney." Jane Kleeb, former student at Stetson University, was interviewed by The Nation in the article, "A Leader of the Keystone Opposition Talks About Building Progressive Coalitions in Red America," posted by My Informs and other outlets Aug. 8. Mandi Titus, graduate of Stetson University, wrote the Travel Tips article, "Allegiant Airlines Inside Baggage Rules," in which she describes the specific baggage requirements for Allegiant Airlines. She also wrote the Travel Tips articles, "Enterprise Requirements for Renting a Car" and "Coral Reefs & Injuries to People," posted Aug. 9.
July 28 - Aug. 3 Top Stories:
Stetson University was recognized as one of the nation's best 382 undergraduate institutions by The Princeton Review. "Stetson University is known as an academically rigorous institution that places a high value on global citizenship, personal growth and social responsibility," said Stetson University President Wendy B. Libby, Ph.D., posted by PRWeb and several other media outlets Aug. 2. Eric Kurlander, Ph.D., professor of history at Stetson University, was mentioned in the article, "It Turns Out 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' Wasn't So Far Off About the Nazis," as the author of "Hitler's Monsters: A Supernatural History of the Third Reich," posted by The Washington Post Online and USA Breaking News Online Aug. 2. The July 31 Tampa Bay Times and Bay Buzz profiled Law alumnus Judge Robert Beach, who celebrated his 87 birthday with a swim from Alcatraz to San Francisco. He became the oldest person ever to make that tough swim, finishing the 1.25-mile distance in 46 minutes, 29 seconds. K.C. Ma, Ph.D., professor of finance at Stetson University, was quoted in the article, "Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Whiffs on Earning." Ma said, "The acquisition is viewed by the publicly traded grocers as Amazon's 'rite of passage' to the $800 billion grocery market, and signals the further reduction of an already paper-thin industry profit margin," posted by U.S. News & World Report July 27. Shih-hsiung Liang, a Fulbright Scholar visiting with Stetson University's Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience, was covered in the article, "Visiting Scholar Compares Local Springs with his Native Taiwan," posted by The Daytona Beach News-Journal July 31. John Jett, marine biologist and visiting research professor at Stetson University, was featured in the article, "Orca Calf Dies at SeaWorld: Why Killer Whales Get Sick in Captivity," posted by LiveScience and True Viral News July 27. K.C. Ma, Ph.D., professor of finance at Stetson University, was quoted in the article, "Tesla Stock Cruises as Model 3 Hits the Street." Ma stated, "Historically, Tesla has never been profitable for an entire year," posted by U.S. News & World Report Aug. 2. Stetson University's study abroad program was mentioned in the article, "Go Out in the World to Study – With Vigilance," posted by the Orlando Sentinel July 30. Bette Brown, Stetson University alumna, was featured in the article, "Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017," and was reappointed to the Board of Governors for Florida's Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, posted by Capital Soup Aug. 1. Tampa Bay Times Aug. 3 article, "Why Florida Schools Might Steer Clear of Trouble if Trump Shakes up Affirmative Action," quoted Law Professor Peter Lake. Peter Lake was quoted in the July 31 Tampa Bay Times article, "A Tangles Quest for Fairness as Students Accused of Campus Sexual Assault Push Back." The Aug. 1 States News Service quoted Professor Lake in the article, "Disruptive Times: Higher Ed Futurist Focuses on Navigating Change While Hitting on Hot-Button Issues of the Day." The July 31 Canadian Lawyer Magazine mentioned Law Professor Peter Lake in the article, "Recognizing the Reality of Imposter Syndrome."
Other News:
Law Professor Rebecca Morgan wrote the July 28 Elder Law Prof Blog, "FDA and the Right to Try." Deborah Goldring, Ph.D., assistant professor of marketing at Stetson University, was quoted in the article, "Here's Why Brands Love Unbranded Vertical Content." According to Goldring, the goal of unbranded vertical content "is to foster information exchange, dialogue, and support for a community with a unique activity, interest, or problem, where the sponsorship of that content is not prominent," posted by EContent Online July 31. The Aug. 2 "Bookforum.com OMNIVORE: the corporate role" mentioned Law Professsor Ciara Torres-Spelliscy. The Aug. 1 Brennan Center for Justice featured Professor Torres-Spelliscy's article, "Who Were the Russians Working For?" The Aug. 2 MTV reality program Siesta Key launched with a comment by cast member Alex Kompothecras that he hoped to attend Stetson law school. Retired Law communications executive director Frank Klim was profiled in the Aug. 1 Argus-Press article, "Former Argus-Press carrier wins higher education award from Stetson University." The July 26 Burnet Bulletin mentioned the American Moot Court Association Invitational National Championships in the article, "Burnet's Hahn helps lead HPU Moot Court to award-winning semester."
Alumni News:
The July 26 Fox 13 mentioned Law alumnus Jay Wolfson for the story, "Free Clinics Help Fill Florida's Widening Health Care Gap." Dr. Wolfson also appeared on Canadian CTV in the story, "Obamacare Repeal Bill Fails Dramatically." Haley Mason, graduate of Stetson University, was featured in the article, "Polk County School District Appoints 15 New Administrators," posted by The Ledger Online July 27. The July 27 Tampa Bay Newswire reported that Law alumnus David Brickhouse has been elected to the Leadership Tampa Bay Board of Directors. Tonia Marin, Stetson University alumna, was featured in the Country Gazette as the new assistant vice president and Medway market manager for Charles River Bank, posted July 28. The July 29 PR.com reported that Law alumnus Brett H. Sifrit was accepted into the ACTEC class for the Florida Fellows Institute. The July 30 Palm Beach Post mentioned that Law alumnus Eddie E. Stephens, III, has been awarded the Alberto Romero Jr. Making a Difference Award by The Florida Bar. Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, graduate of Stetson University, was covered in the article, "Dr. Haridopolos Has Been Driven By Her Personal Experience," posted by Florida Today July 27 and The Florida Oracle July 31. Kellee Edwards, graduate of Stetson University, was mentioned in the article, "The Battle of Her Life: Former Times-Tribune Reporter Fighting Cancer," posted by The Sentinel Echo and several other outlets Aug. 1. Cole Ripple, Stetson University alumnus, was featured in the article, "Ripple Joins Farm Bureau Insurance," posted by TCPalm.com Aug. 1. The Aug. 2 SATPRNews reported that Law alumna Jennifer Bate is the new executive director of Boca West Community Charitable Foundation. The Aug. 2 Corporate LiveWire featured a Q&A interview with Law alumnus Karl Waheed on Immigration Law. Jamie Watson, financial analyst and graduate of Stetson University, wrote the article, "Seven Business Resolutions for a Healthy New Year," posted by PPB Newslink Aug. 2. Watson also wrote the PPB Newslink article, "A Blueprint for Selling Your Company, Part 1" and the PPB Newslink article, "A Blueprint for Selling Your Company, Part 2," posted Aug. 2. Lew Oliver, graduate of Stetson University, was profiled by Plus Company Updates in the Aug. 8 article, "Profile of Lew Oliver Chair of A.N. CJ Valencia Inc."