ORLANDO, Fla. -- Stetson University has been voted Central Florida's Favorite College, winning a competition by The Orlando Sentinel among 29 colleges.
Thanks to the overwhelming support of the Hatter Nation, Stetson was selected as the top Gold Winner among colleges and universities in the Sentinel's 2025 Central Florida Favorites contest.
The competition began in March when the Central Florida community was invited to nominate its favorite colleges, as well as businesses in a wide range of categories. Voting then took place April 7 – 25.
FULL STORY: https://www2.stetson.edu/today/2025/07/stetson-selected-as-central-floridas-favorite-college/
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
