| Stetson Community Welcomes Class of 2030 on Move-In Day
| Stetson welcomed hundreds of new students to campus on August 15 for move-in day and the start of the 2026–27 academic year. Students and families arrived from across the country, greeted by faculty, staff, student volunteers and university leadership.
| The Class of 2030 joins Stetson drawn by its strong academic programs, welcoming community and distinctive campus environment, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the newest members of Hatter Nation.
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Hatters Give
Athletics Giving Week
| | As the new school year begins, the energy on campus is already electric! The game-changing moments, the record breakers and the championships. Your gift gets Hatters ready for it. Join us in shaping the future of Hatter Athletics.
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What’s New on Campus
| | Stetson is welcoming students back to campus with exciting updates that enhance student life and reflect the university’s continued growth. Students will find new dining options, including smoothies at The Coffee Shop, along with expanded dining hours and upgraded weekend brunch.
| Lynn Hall is now fully occupied and features new spaces for Presidential Fellows and Stetson’s inaugural LAW READY Living and Learning Community. The campus has also welcomed new spiritual and wellness staff to expand support for students, while new green space has been created following the demolition of Smith Hall. These improvements continue Stetson’s tradition of creating a vibrant campus while strengthening the experiences and connections that make the university special.
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Stetson Again Named National College of Distinction for 2026-2027
| | For the fourth consecutive year, Stetson University has been named a National College of Distinction for 2026–27, earning eight additional national recognitions for academic excellence, career development and student support.
| The honors include recognition for the School of Business Administration and Department of Education, as well as career development and support for military-affiliated and international students. Colleges of Distinction highlighted Stetson’s engaged students, dedicated faculty, vibrant community and successful outcomes.
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Stetson University Announces Tampa Law Center Redevelopment
| | Stetson University announced plans to amplify its presence and deepen its long-standing commitment to Downtown Tampa through a transformative redevelopment initiative in partnership with Bromley Companies, a trusted developer that recently unveiled Midtown Tampa.
| The project will modernize our Stetson Law Tampa campus and create a vibrant, mixed-use space in a currently underutilized area. Situated on 6.5 acres in the lively Tampa Heights district near the Hillsborough River and Interstate 275, the Tampa Law Center has served Stetson students, alumni, legal professionals and the broader community for more than 20 years.
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Missed the Costa Rica Alumni Trip?
Travel to Germany this Fall!
| Did you miss our Alumni Costa Rica trip this June? Already thinking about Christmas in July? Join Stetson alumni and friends on a trip to Germany from November 29–December 7, 2026.
| The journey begins in Frankfurt and includes visits to at least seven Christmas markets across southwest Germany and Strasbourg, France. You'll also have opportunities to tour breweries and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Sign up and pay your deposit by August 29.
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Introducing Stetson’s New Online Master of Human Resource Management
| | Designed for current and aspiring HR professionals, business leaders, and entrepreneurs, this flexible program combines practical, real-world learning with a focus on artificial intelligence and data analytics to help you align people strategy with business success.
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Homecoming Weekend Is Almost Here!
| | | Mark your calendars for October 16–18 and get ready to celebrate Homecoming Weekend at Stetson University!
| Join fellow Hatters for a weekend of traditions, celebrations and unforgettable moments back on campus. Insight Credit Union is proud to serve as this year’s Presenting Sponsor.
| Start making your plans and join us for a weekend you won’t want to miss!
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Alumni Highlights
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“Solmates Coffee”
| | Stetson alumni Julia Fivner ’21 and Sofia Andreocci ’23 turned a shared passion for coffee and community into Solmates Coffee, a mobile coffee and matcha cart serving the New Smyrna Beach area.
| After meeting at Stetson and remaining close friends, the two launched the business as a way to bring people together. Through local pop-ups, Solmates Coffee has become a gathering place where customers can slow down, connect and enjoy a thoughtfully crafted drink.
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| | Sharife Gacel, LMHC, a graduate of Stetson’s M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, has been selected as a main stage speaker for TEDxOrlando this October.
| Her talk, part of this year’s The Space Between theme, will explore the science of awe and its impact on mental health, including how experiences like looking at the night sky can help shift perspective and manage stress and anxiety.
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