81. Stetson University in DeLand ranked prominently by US News & World Report, two other publications

Top 100 Stories of 2013 Daytona Beach-Orlando Metro Area / Headline Surfer®

Stetson University in DeLand / Headline surferStetson University in DeLand / Headline SurferPhotos for Headline Surfer® / Stetson University was ranked prominently on a national level by US News & World Report, Washington Monthly and MilitaryFriendly.com in a news release issued in September.

DELAND – Stetson University again earned national recognition for its rigorous academics, commitment to social mobility and service, and military friendliness by ranking among the top universities in recent national surveys, according to US News & World Report and two other publications.

Stetson's recognition comes in at No. 81 in the Headline Surfer® countdown of the top 100 stories of 2013.

Among the rankings announced in early September:

* U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 edition of “Best Colleges” ranked Stetson 5th in its list of Best Regional Universities (South), 5th on the list of Best Value – Regional Universities (South), and 222nd on the list of Best Undergraduate Business schools, a list that includes schools from all over the country.

Stetson’s category in the first two rankings includes universities that provide a full range of undergraduate majors and master’s programs, but few, if any, doctoral programs.

The 625 universities in the category are ranked by region. The third list includes all universities in the U.S. that offer undergraduate business education.

* Washington Monthly ranked Stetson 6th among all universities on its list of 2013 Master’s Universities. Schools are rated based on their contribution to the public good in three broad categories: social mobility (recruiting and graduating low-income students), research (producing cutting-edge scholarship and PhDs), and service (encouraging students to give something back to their country).

* MilitaryFriendly.com has included Stetson on its list of 1,868 of schools throughout the country that exhibit leading practices in the recruitment and retention of students with military experience, and are committed to providing a supportive environment for military students.

Stetson University President Wendy B. Libby was pleased with the rankings, saying in part, "At Stetson, we take pride in being recognized as an academically rigorous institution that places a high value on global citizenship, personal growth and social responsibility.

She added the university provides a "personalized learning experience to each student, based on top quality faculty and focused on learning outcomes. We challenge our students to go beyond success – to become significant in their communities, nation and the world.”

Stetson University President Wendy Libby thrilled with US News & World Report ranking / Headline Surfer®Stetson University President Wendy B. Libby was pleased with the rankings, saying in part, "At Stetson, we take pride in being recognized as an academically rigorous institution that places a high value on global citizenship, personal growth and social responsibility.”

Counting 'em down: Headline Surfer® Ranking of the Top 100 Stories of 2013

Top 100 Stories of 2013 Daytona Beach-Orlando Metro Area / Headline Surfer®

RECAP:

Stetson University in DeLand / Headline Surfer81. Stetson University in DeLand ranked prominently by US News & World Report, two other publications
Posted Thu, 2014-01-09 06:40
 
Alexander Lee, 31, of Kissimmee, sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for kiddie porn / Headline Surfer82. Kissimmee man sentenced to five years in prison for downloading kiddie porn
Posted Wed, 2014-01-08 13:44
 
Gov. Scott vists Bartram HS for Patriot Day / Headline Surfer® 83. Gov. Scott takes part in Patriot Day celebration at high school in St. Johns County
Posted Wed, 2014-01-08 12:27
 
Volusia County disptch having problems with 911 calls / Headline Surfer84. Day-long problems with E911 calls at Daytona emergency operations center back in September Posted Sat, 2014-01-04 19:40
 
Dustin Vann of St. Augustine was sentenced in October to 35 years in prison / Headline Surfer®85. St. Augustine man gets 35 years in prison for scaring elderly woman & her dog with air pistol in robbery attempt
Posted Fri, 2014-01-03 16:54
 
WROD on-air personality Tracy Dillon / Headline Surfer®86. WROD-Radio's Tracy Dillon shines morning spotlight on food drive
Posted Fri, 2014-01-03 03:31
 
Kevin Harvick in victory lane at Daytona / Getty Images / Headline Surfer87. Harvick wins Sprint Unlimited under lights at Daytona
Posted Fri, 2014-01-03 02:44
 
Kicks 4 Guns Sheriff's ptogram in DeLand / Headline Surfer88. Sheriff: Nearly 5 dozen guns turned in during one-day amnesty at DeLand fairgrounds
Posted Fri, 2014-01-03 01:13
 
Daytona State College foreign language instructor Ray Cornelius honored / Headline Surfer® 89. Daytona State College foreign-languages chair honored
Posted Fri, 2014-01-03 00:11
 
Pedestrian fatality locator ISB and LPGA in Daytona / Headline Surfer®90. Daytona Beach cops: Pedestrian struck & killed by motorist trying to cross ISB two days before Thanksgiving
Posted Thu, 2014-01-02 00:17
 
Ricardo Rodriguez gets 25 years in prison for shooting his brother / Headline Surfer®91. Orange City man sentenced to prison for shooting own brother
Posted Wed, 2014-01-01 21:22
 
Lake Mary cops utilize Seminole Sheriff's helicopter at night / Headline Surfer®92. Seminole County Sheriff's helicopter looks for nighttime prowler in Lake Mary
Posted Wed, 2014-01-01 20:40
 
Ponce Inlet utilizes "Code Red" for emergencies / Headline Surfer93. Ponce Inlet turns to 'CodeRed' for mass alerts
Posted Wed, 2014-01-01 20:21
 
John Francis Roach of DeLand gets life in prison for sex assault of boy, 12 / Headline Surfer®94. DeLand man, 60, sentenced to life in prison for sexually battering 11-year-old boy
Posted Wed, 2014-01-01 16:28
 
Tony Ledbetter with Gov. Scott / Headline Surfer95. Volusia County GOP leader Tony Ledbetter named to key Florida Republican post
Posted Wed, 2014-01-01 15:40
 
Shawn Adkins with his father, New Smyrna Beach Police Inv. David Adkins / Henry Frederick96. New Smyrna cop shop has first father-son on force
Posted Wed, 2014-01-01 15:31
 
Ray Lewis to wave flag at Daytona 500 / Headline Surfer97. Baltimore Ravens LB Ray Lewis waves green flag to start 2013 Daytona 500
Posted Sun, 2013-12-29 20:24
 
Florida GOP Congressman CW Bill Young dies at age 82 / Headline Surfer98. Governor pays respects to 82-year-old Congressman in Orlando
Posted Sun, 2013-12-29 19:24
 
hit nd run scene of biclist in NSB / Headline Surfer®99. New Smyrna Beach cops: Kind donation made for daughter of hit and run victim
Posted Sun, 2013-12-29 13:32
 
Truck used in DeBary store burglary for cigarettes / Headline Surfer®100. VCSO: $9,000 worth of cigarettes stolen from DeBary convenience store in September
Posted Sun, 2013-12-29 11:59
 
Intro: We're counting 'em down in the year that was -- the Top 100 stories in greater Daytona Beach-Orlando metro area
Posted Sat, 2013-12-28 17:38