Know an outstanding Hatter? Nominate them for a Stetson University Alumni Award! Stetson is proud to recognize individuals who embody our mission of excellence, values and lifelong impact. These awards honor alumni and supporters who exemplify leadership, service and dedication to their communities and the world. Nominations are open now through May 31. Winners will be celebrated during Homecoming 2025 and will be notified ahead of time.

Award Categories:

Distinguished Alumni Award

Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Distinguished Service Award

Doyle E. Carlton Award

George and Mary Hood Award

April 18 | Good Friday - University Closed

April 25 | Stetson Baseball at UNF

April 29 | Forever Green Young Alumni Baseball Game

June 4 | May 2025 Grads Welcome Party in North Orlando

June 11 | May 2025 Grads Welcome Party in Jacksonville

Hatters, you did it! 💚🎉 Thanks to your amazing generosity during the Giving Challenge, we not only reached our goal—we crushed it!

We had an absolute blast celebrating the spirit of philanthropy on campus over the 36-hour Giving Challenge. Because of you, our students, faculty, staff and campus can continue to flourish.

Thank you for #TippingYourHat4Stetson. 💚🎩 P.S. A big Hatter high five to Dr. Patrick Coggins for making the 1,000th gift to the Stetson Fund this fiscal year. Not only is he a distinguished faculty member and a 10-year consecutive donor, but he also gives through payroll deduction. Join Dr. Coggins and support the Stetson Fund - Area of Greatest Need today!

We are excited to celebrate your class reunion with you during Homecoming. Alumni celebrating class years ending in 5 or 0 may add a reunion event to the Homecoming schedule by completing the Class Reunion Volunteer interest form. Your support for these events make them a success!

Renewing your Florida license plate? Show your Stetson pride with a Stetson University specialty tag! This tag benefits Stetson's ASSI$T Scholarship and provides financial assistance to relatives of Stetson alumni. Please note, tag availability depends on your local DMV’s inventory. Visit your local tag office and ask for license plate code S3R, call (850) 617 - 2000 or visit the Florida Dept. of Motor Vehicles website at flhsmv.gov. 

The Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award 2025 Nomination Application Form is now open. The Beckman Award benefits teachers who have inspired their former students to make a significant contribution to society. We are asking alumni to help nominate current or former faculty members. Preference will be given to those in the fields of psychology, medicine or law. 

On Tuesday, April 29 at 6 p.m., Forever Green Young Alumni are invited to attend a celebration at Melching Field to help welcome 2025 Seniors to the Forever Green program! Meet us at the Bud Light Party Patio to on the third base line to cheer on the Hatters. Tijuana Flats and drinks will be provided. Wear green for a chance to win Stetson swag!

Stetson Showcase Brings Community Together to Celebrate Student Achievement and Philanthropy

Yesterday, April 15, 2025, Stetson University hosted Showcase, an annual celebration of student research, creativity and performance. The day provided an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the university to engage with academic projects across disciplines, highlighting the innovation and dedication of Stetson’s students. View photos of Showcase.

As part of the day’s events, members of the Stetson Society, 1883 Society and Leadership Society were invited to a special Donor Appreciation Luncheon, where they connected with students, including Presidential Fellows and members of Green, White, and YOU, Stetson’s student philanthropy organization. The luncheon was a meaningful moment of gratitude and community, honoring the impact of philanthropy on the student experience. View photos of the luncheon.

Stetson University has been nominated for The Orlando Sentinel’s first-ever Central Florida Favorites 2025 contest for best College / University in the Education category.

Support our nationally recognized, historic institution during the voting period, beginning April 7 at 11:55 a.m. and ending April 25 at 5 p.m. You can vote once every day.

On April 6, Stetson’s undergraduate Mock Trial team made history with their first-ever bid to the American Mock Trial Association Nationals in Cleveland — and they didn’t stop there. Team member Temi Adediji earned Stetson’s first All-American Attorney award, and the team is now ranked 65th in the nation! We’re incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication and historic season.

Stetson’s Emergency Medical Services is seeking your help to support their program, which trains students to become Certified First Responders and Emergency Medical Technicians, equipping them to respond to medical emergencies on campus. 

Hatter's Closet, Stetson's on-campus initiative to support the local Hatter community through pop-up shops, is looking for your support. They aim to minimize waste, reduce fast fashion and help raise funds for those in need. 

Connor Jensen ’23 contributed to Security and Society in the Information Age Volume 7, an open-access academic publication examining global security issues. His article appears on page 231. The full volume is available for download under a Creative Commons license via Figshare. This marks his first published academic work.

Kayla Johnson ’13 directed a film called Fatherless No More that has been selected and nominated for Best Documentary at the Oscar-qualifying Florida Film Festival. The World Premiere was on April 12 with an additional screening taking place on April 17 in Orlando at 4 p.m. Tickets are available now. 

Courtney Edgcomb ’12, current Alumni Board member, was named 2025 Young Professional of the Year and honored in this year’s “40 Under Forty” Daytona Beach News-Journal list! As president of United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties, Courtney is a powerhouse of impact, service, and heart — leading bold initiatives, supporting over 100 nonprofits and lighting the way for others.

Kayla Liechty ’90, former music faculty member, has been invited to serve as pianist for the 2026 New Mexico Music Educators Association All-State Mixed Chorus, conducted by Graeme Langager (University of British Columbia). She was also named Music Editor for an upcoming vocal art song anthology of works by composer Manuel Ponce, at the invitation of his great-grandnephew, Omar Herrera.