Stetson Law receives gift to establish distinguished scholarship program
STETSON UNIVERSITY — Stetson University College of Law is excited to announce the generous donors who pledged a $10 million planned gift last June: Steven and Donna Overly. Steven, a member of the Class of 1982, and Donna have committed the funds to establish the Steven and Donna Overly Distinguished Scholars Program.
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STETSON UNIVERSITY — Theresa J. Pulley Radwan, transitional business administrator and professor of law, was one of six women in higher education in Florida to be recognized with the “She Stepped Up Award: Recognizing Extraordinary Leadership During COVID-19.” Radwan is the co-chair of the Safer Campus Task Force.
Read More about Stetson Law professor Theresa J. Pulley Radwan honored by American Council on EducationStetson Law to host Educating Advocacy Teachers Conference
STETSON UNIVERSITY — This year’s EATS conference will be virtual because of the COVID-19 risks; however, it will still feature the same dynamic and collaborative experience attendees have come to expect from the event, which Stetson Law has hosted for more than a decade.
Read More about Stetson Law to host Educating Advocacy Teachers ConferenceSouth African judge and human rights lawyer Edwin Cameron to deliver Stetson Law commencement address
STETSON UNIVERSITY — Prominent South African judge and human rights lawyer, Edwin Cameron, will deliver Stetson Law’s commencement address on Saturday, May 1, 2021. In addition to speaking, Cameron will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree. The commencement ceremonies will be held in person on the campus.
Read More about South African judge and human rights lawyer Edwin Cameron to deliver Stetson Law commencement addressUniversity of Tennessee Law professor Jennifer Svilar publishes study on use of artificial intelligence to combat bias in the criminal justice system
THE CRIME REPORT — It’s “misleading and counterproductive” to block the use of machine-learning algorithms in the justice system on the grounds that some of them may be subject to racial bias, according to a forthcoming study in the American Criminal Law Review.
Read More about University of Tennessee Law professor Jennifer Svilar publishes study on use of artificial intelligence to combat bias in the criminal justice systemCongressman Robert C. Scott discusses systematic racism in the US during William & Mary Law Center for Racial & Social Justice community conversation
WILLIAM & MARY LAW SCHOOL — Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott spoke about efforts to redress longstanding racial and economic inequality and systemic racism in the United States during a virtual conversation on April 8 with students, faculty, staff and other members of the local community.
Read More about Congressman Robert C. Scott discusses systematic racism in the US during William & Mary Law Center for Racial & Social Justice community conversationArticle by University of Wisconsin Law professor Nina Varsava explores judicial writing styles and public opinion
ABA JOURNAL — Judges who write colorful opinions that are lively and engaging are undermining the integrity of the judicial role and the legitimacy of opinions, a law professor has argued in an upcoming law review article. “Judicial opinions should conform to an even-keeled, impassive and even formulaic institutional style,” wrote Nina Varsava.
Read More about Article by University of Wisconsin Law professor Nina Varsava explores judicial writing styles and public opinionCalifornia university systems mandate COVID-19 vaccination for on-campus students and staff this fall
NPR — The California State University and University of California systems announced on Thursday that all 33 campuses will require students and staff returning for in-person instruction this fall to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The new directive will go into effect once the Food and Drug Administration gives “full approval” to a vaccine.
Read More about California university systems mandate COVID-19 vaccination for on-campus students and staff this fallFormer Temple University business school dean faces federal charges for falsifying US News rankings data
INSIDE HIGHER ED — What began in January 2018 as a small scandal involving false data submitted to U.S. News & World Report for rankings escalated Friday: the former dean of Temple University’s business school “conspired and schemed to deceive the school’s applicants, students, and donors…,” according to the Justice Department.
Read More about Former Temple University business school dean faces federal charges for falsifying US News rankings dataColleges offer incentives for students to get COVID-19 vaccinations
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Colleges are giving out a wide range of freebies – gift cards, T-shirts, free courses or hard cash – for students who can show proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Decisions about whether to incentivize the vaccine are fraught with ethical questions for scholars and campus leaders.
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