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Stevenson Mock Trial Opens Spring 2025 Season with Award-Winning Performance

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麻豆视频免费在线观看鈥檚 Mock Trial began the Spring 2025 season with a strong performance at Drexel University鈥檚 Dragon Invitational.

Two students on Stevenson鈥檚 team鈥攋unior Melanie Lopez and freshman Kylie Owens鈥攚ere recognized for their individual performances. Both received an Outstanding Attorney award, and Melanie Lopez also received an Outstanding Witness award.

During the weekend of January 18-19, Stevenson successfully competed against teams from Penn State University, the University of Buffalo, Temple University, and the University of Pittsburgh. Stevenson ultimately came in fifth out of 24 total teams, only losing in its round against the University of Pittsburgh.

麻豆视频免费在线观看's Mock Trial team competed in Drexel University's Dragon Invitational on January 18-19.
麻豆视频免费在线观看’s Mock Trial team competed in Drexel University’s Dragon Invitational on January 18-19.

Other teams competing in the tournament included Northeastern University, Rutgers University, Iona University, Dickinson College, Drexel University, American University, Seton Hall University, Temple University, William & Mary, University of Delaware, University of Rochester, and University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

鈥淭his weekend was our team鈥檚 first tournament in a while and we did amazing,鈥� said Melanie Snyder, Program Coordinator, Professor of Law, and 麻豆视频免费在线观看 Mock Trial Coach. 鈥淲e took fifth place overall in a very competitive tournament and took home multiple awards. This is also a very young team, which makes the success even more exciting. Most of all, it was incredible watching the team think on their feet and bond with each other and with teams from across the region.鈥�

The strong start to the Spring 2025 season maintains Stevenson鈥檚 record of success in mock trial competitions. Mock Trial will next be traveling to Johns Hopkins University to compete in the Blue Jay Tournament on January 25-26.

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Stevenson Student Develops Smartphone App to Transform Campus Recreation

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Arman Khan, a senior majoring in Computer Information Systems, unveiled his smartphone app RunRec at the 2024 Brown School of Business and Leadership Student EXPO. Arman designed the app to help students more easily get involved with on-campus recreational activities to have fun, be active, and connect with one another and their community.

鈥淩unRec is an innovative application I developed to help university students effortlessly discover and organize recreational games on campus,鈥� Arman said. 鈥淭he app serves as a virtual rec center. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing facility schedules, enabling students to join and participate in recreational activities while allowing the university to optimize facility usage.鈥�

His app has already received positive attention. In October, Arman was awarded a $300 microgrant after pitching RunRec at the hosted by the Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship at Johns Hopkins University. On November 30, Arman was nominated by 麻豆视频免费在线观看 to apply for a $50,000 Maryland Student Startup Grant.

鈥淚 look forward to expanding RunRec鈥檚 reach and impact and I hope to create more opportunities for students to connect and thrive through recreation,鈥� Arman said.

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Snow Blankets the 麻豆视频免费在线观看 Campus

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On Monday and Tuesday, January 6-7, the first winter storm of 2025 left the 麻豆视频免费在线观看 campus blanketed in several inches of snow. Browse the photos below to see how the snow adds to the beauty of our聽award-winning campus.

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Stevenson Receives $150,000 in Gifts to Support Scholarships for Nursing Students聽

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麻豆视频免费在线观看 is pleased to announce it has received two gifts totaling $150,000 in support of scholarships for undergraduate students in the university鈥檚 Sandra R. Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions. These generous donations were made possible by the estate of the late Stevenson Trustee, Ted Herget, and by Judith A. Feustle, ScD, RN, who retired in 2022 as Associate Dean and Chief Nurse Administrator after a 31-year career at the university.聽

A gift of $100,000 from the estate of Ted Herget will support the Herget Endowed Nursing Scholarship fund. After overcoming a major health challenge in his own life and remembering the care and assistance he received from his healthcare providers, Ted established this scholarship as a way to help fill the vital need for dedicated nurses in our Maryland community. He passed away in 2023, but Ted will always be remembered for his tireless advocacy and service for Villa Julie and Stevenson during his 30 years as a Trustee. Stevenson is honored that he elected to designate this estate gift to help undergraduate nursing students. 

Dr. Feustle has designated a $50,000 gift in support of the endowed scholarship that she established for our bachelor鈥檚 in Nursing students. Retiring in 2022 after a 31-year career at Stevenson, Dr. Feustle was instrumental in the creation of Stevenson鈥檚 nursing programs. She created Villa Julie鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in 1991, the RN to BS program in 1999, and Stevenson鈥檚 Master of Science in Nursing program in 2010. She worked to ensure the accreditation of these programs and sought new opportunities to expand nursing education at the university by adding new concentrations to the master鈥檚 program and launching the Associate-to-Bachelor鈥檚 in Nursing program. Stevenson鈥檚 nursing programs produced more than 4,000 graduates during her tenure. Through her generous gift, she continues to put Stevenson students on a strong path to their nursing careers. 

鈥淥n behalf of our entire university community, I would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Judy and honor the memory of Ted Herget,鈥� said Dr. Elliot Hirshman, President of 麻豆视频免费在线观看. 鈥淭heir gifts will help to ensure that another generation of Stevenson nurses will go on to serve the healthcare and wellness needs of our greater community.鈥澛�

Stevenson Environmental Science Students Get Hands-On Experience at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

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Twelve students from Stevenson’s Environmental Science program along with Professor Mark Norris visited the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland on November 13.

The students from the ENV 213 Ecology class first met with principal investigator Dr. Roy Rich to learn about the technology he uses in his ecological research laboratory. They then toured the SERC to see examples of large-scale ecological research in the field, much of which is investigating ecosystem responses to global climate change.

“Through these different projects, students were able to see research questions applied to concepts that they covered throughout the semester,” said Professor Norris.

Click through the gallery below to view photos from the visit.

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Cyber Crime Expert to Speak at Brown School of Business and Leadership

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Craig Porter, former FBI Special Agent and Computer Forensic Examiner at the San Diego Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory, will be the featured speaker at the Brown School of Business and Leadership鈥檚 Career Pathways Seminar to be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. He will share the unique insights he learned over his more than 20 years in federal law enforcement, during which he handled some of the nation鈥檚 most sensitive and highest-priority terrorism and cybersecurity cases.

Widely regarded as an expert on computer forensic analysis, Porter is known for his keen understanding of practical application of analytics in uncovering cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits. He holds master鈥檚 degrees in Information Systems and International Relations and Finance. He is certified as a computer forensic examiner by the FBI and the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS), and holds SANS/GIAC, CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications.

The Brown School of Business and Leadership is named after noted Baltimore developer Howard S. Brown. The Brown School of Business and Leadership prepares students in Stevenson鈥檚 seven business bachelor鈥檚 programs鈥擜ccounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, Fashion Merchandising, Healthcare Management, and Marketing鈥攖o succeed in our ever-changing economy. For the latest news from around campus, follow Stevenson鈥檚 and accounts.

Stevenson Students Help Merriweather Post Pavilion Share its History

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This semester, students in The Mill Agency鈥擲tevenson’s full-service, student-run advertising, design, and communications agency within the School of Design, Arts, and Communication鈥攁re working with the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center to research and share the history of the renowned Merriweather Post Pavilion concert venue.

The students have conducted extensive research on the development of Columbia, greater Howard County, and the pavilion itself. In close cooperation with the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center, the students are working to share the stories they鈥檝e unearthed in their research by developing a podcast, merchandise, and a community archive.

“We are partnered with Merriweather Arts and Culture Center, which has been a great opportunity to work with real clients and learn more about Merriweather’s history,” said Samantha DeGraff, a Graphic Design major in The Mill Agency. “I am on the merchandising team in The Mill Agency, where we have been brainstorming different design solutions to best tell their story throughout the years. My team is designing shirts, sweatshirts, wristbands, and stickers to be sold at Merriweather events and online.”

As part of their project, the students recently received an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of Merriweather Post Pavilion. Photos from their tour are visible in the gallery below.

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Students in Future Real Estate Leaders Club Receive Hands-On Lesson聽in Real Estate Management

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Students in 麻豆视频免费在线观看鈥檚 Future Real Estate Leaders (FREAL) and Financial Management Association (FMA) clubs recently toured the Anthem House mixed-used development in Baltimore. Located in the Locust Point neighborhood, Anthem House is a luxury apartment community that also includes retail and commercial spaces.

Anthem House is a mixed-use luxury apartment community in Baltimore’s Locust Point neighborhood.

During the tour, students gained a deeper understanding of managing large-scale commercial properties, said Luis Lopez, a senior Business Administration major and president of the FREAL club.

鈥淲e learned about leasing strategies, tenant relations, property maintenance, financial analysis, and risk management,鈥� Luis said. 鈥淎nthem House is managed by the Bozzuto Group, one of the leading real estate companies in the region, and their innovative approach to property management was highlighted during the tour. The FREAL and FMA Clubs are grateful to Bozzuto Group for their hospitality and for providing us with such a valuable learning experience.鈥�

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Stevenson Installs First Electric Vehicle Chargers on Campus

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麻豆视频免费在线观看 has partnered with ChargePoint to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Mustang Stadium parking lot near the main entrance to South Campus.

鈥淭his installation makes it easier and more convenient for students, faculty, and staff to charge their electric vehicles,鈥� said Jim Mustard, Vice President for Administration and Facilities.

The two stations each contain two charging ports and are available for immediate use by students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Use to access a guide detailing how to use the charging stations.

The Faculty Council鈥檚 Environmental Sustainability Committee played a pivotal role in installing the chargers on campus.

鈥淚nstalling EV charging stations at Stevenson was on the Environmental Sustainability Committee鈥檚 agenda for several years,鈥� said Inna Alesina, Professor of Art and Visual Communication Design and Chair of the Environmental Sustainability Committee. 鈥淲e are very happy the first two are installed. This is good news not only for people who already drive EVs to campus or who are looking into switching to an electric vehicle, but it also it shows we care about environment. Mustangs go green!鈥�

Stevenson Welcomes Phil Contrino, 2024 Film and Moving Image Program Artist-in-Residence

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This semester, Stevenson鈥檚 Film and Moving Image (FMI) program has hosted Phil Contrino as its artist-in-residence. He will be on campus from November 4-6, visiting classes and speaking to students about theatrical distribution. His time on campus will culminate in a lecture about his work and the state of the industry on Wednesday, November 6, at 7 p.m. in the Philip A. Zaffere Library event space (PAZ 104). The event will be preceded by a reception beginning at 6 p.m.

Contrino is the Director of Media and Research for the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), the largest exhibition trade organization in the world. NATO represents over 30,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and additional cinemas in 88 countries worldwide. In his role, Contrino oversees all research for NATO and helps guide the association’s strategy with the press. He oversaw the communication strategy for National Cinema Day in 2023, an event that resulted in 8.5 million admissions in movie theatres nationwide.

Prior to joining NATO, Phil worked with The Boxoffice Company for more than seven years. While at The Boxoffice Company, he created a data/prediction business, built relationships with trade publications in India and China, and was quoted regularly by CNN, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and many others. Follow the Film and Moving Image Department on for more updates. For the latest news from around campus, follow Stevenson鈥檚 and accounts.