The Boras Factor Nov 11, 2007
After allowing the home run show to carry on for many years under the leadership of general manager Brian Sabean, an alumnus of Eckerd College (known for producing great baseball minds, apparently), will the Giants, once again, invest the majority of their payroll towards two players, potentially Rodriguez and last years overpriced free agent of the offseason, left-handed pitcher (perhaps unsurprisingly, a Boras client, too), who struggled through a mediocre campaign in his first year... (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Patriot League Men's Basketball Release - 11.7.07 Nov 8, 2007
A 1995 graduate of Eckerd College, Reed (Ph. D.) will embark on his first head coaching opportunity, with the season opener on Saturday at Cornell. (Patriotleague.com)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
Schools taking part in NSSE - USATODAY.com. Take the first step towards finding a better job. (USA Today)
Eckerd says 'U-CAN' to prospective students Nov 4, 2007
Kathleen Cabble Donald Eastman, Eckerd College president, with the home page of the University and College Accountability Network, which is a new national information resource. Related News. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
President wants brother to run again Nov 3, 2007
A professor of ceramics at Eckerd College bridges art and music with his unique ceramic instruments. Multimedia report. (Yahoo News -- Bush Family)
Jake Cox is following in his family's tradition Nov 1, 2007
Jake is currently a senior at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg and recently accepted early admission to the University of South Florida College of Medicine. He will begin his medical studies in August 2008. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
HP gives dollars, equipment to Eckerd College Oct 24, 2007
Founded in 1958 in St. Petersburg, Eckerd College is a private, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church. Related Industry News. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Telling off a colleague - silently Oct 24, 2007
The idea is to probe whether someone is predisposed to festering in a cycle of anger that produces more bad thoughts that then create more anger, says Craig Runde, director of new program development at Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute, St. Petersburg, Fla. Ruminating too much, he says, eeps you stuck. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Argos lose in five-game match Oct 22, 2007
Boosted by the season's largest crowd, sporting a national ranking and playing for a worthy cause, the No. 24-ranked Argos locked into a five-game match with Eckerd College, but lost a 17-15 tiebreaker in the deciding set. The two teams split the first four games of the match. (Pensacola News Journal)
UWF volleyball game against Eckerd CollegePhotographs of University of West Florida volleyball game against the Eckerd College Tritons Sunday afternoon at the UWF Field House. This event was also held in conjunction with the Pensacola Breast Cancer Association as part of the "Pack It Pink" breast cancer awareness observance. Oct 22, 2007
UWF volleyball game against Eckerd College (1 of 12). UWF head volleyball coach Melissa Wolter, center, talks with her team Sunday afternoon before the beginning of their game against the Eckerd College Tritons at the UWF Field House. (Pensacola News Journal)
Wolter handling her toughest match Oct 18, 2007
n WHO: Eckerd College at West Florida ... Her drive will be recognized Sunday when the Argos (24-3, ranked No. 24 in the NCAA Division II poll) play Eckerd College at the UWF Field House ... Wolter and her team are looking to help others Sunday when the Argos "Pack it Pink" against Eckerd College. (Pensacola News Journal)
FAU Prepares for NSU Shark Invitational Oct 13, 2007
Indianapolis, Lynn University, Florida Tech, and defending tournament champion Eckerd College will also be competing, along with NAIA participants Johnson and Wales, Embry-Riddle and Northwood (FL). Play begins on the 6,806-yard par 72 Haig Course at 8:30 a.m. on Monday with 36 continuous holes. (Fausports.com)
Breaking Down The Past Couple Of Weeks Oct 11, 2007
However, especially since Evers, a successful manager at Triple-A Durham, attended Eckerd College (and I have a Tritons bias), I am skeptical about the real reasons behind this decision. When there Fire Maddon effort was in full swing on the streets of St. Petersburg and the letters section of the St. Petersburg Times sports page in the middle of the year and even though Maddon has had tremendous support from management Evers was always mentioned as the most likely replacement if... (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Database Scoring Private Colleges Oct 8, 2007
The more sources of information out there, the better informed families will be. " When colleges protested the U.S. News rankings, the magazine's editor, Brian Kelly, told The New York Times then that he applauded any effort to come up with new data, adding that "if a few presidents don't want to participate, we understand. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Eckerd College joins new college ranking system Oct 4, 2007
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Notes: Shields done for season Sep 19, 2007
The Official Site of The Tampa Bay Devil Rays: News: Tampa Bay Devil Rays News. 09/19/2007 2:02 AM ET Notes: Workhorse Shields shut down Team wants to preserve young arm; outfielder coming up By Bill Chastain / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
EDWARDS, HAYER AMONG LEAGUE’S TOP PROSPECTS Aug 30, 2007
Mayotte, who won more than 800 collegiate games at Eckerd College and Troy State University, led the Golden Eagles to a 34-6 regular-season finish and first place in the Eastern Division. Glens Falls set a league record with its. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
UWF fall teams aim high Aug 9, 2007
Sept. 14"vs. Eckerd College, 7:30 p.m.Sept. 16"at Concordia (Ala ... Oct. 21"vs. Eckerd College, 1 p.m.Oct. 26"at North Alabama, 7 p.m.. (Pensacola News Journal)
Bonds faces stress test on the road Jul 31, 2007
"Half the problem is that he is trying so hard," said Giants hitting coach Joe Lefebvre, who played in the majors for the Yankees, Padres, and Phillies after he starred at Concord (N.H.) High and Eckerd College in Florida. "It's hard enough to get a hit in the big leagues, let alone hit a home run.". (Boston Globe)
Some colleges take issue with magazine's rankings Jul 30, 2007
Your Connection to the. but as I got into the process, the school itself was more important," he said. "I don't think U.S. News was a litmus test for where I was going to apply. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bay Pro-Am League Gives Opportunity To Players, Officials Jul 17, 2007
Guys might come up to me after I call a foul and say, 'C'mon, man, you used to do it,' but I'm not worried about that. I know what to look for out there on the court. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Golf's Conor McMahon Qualifies for U.S. Public Links Tournament Jun 28, 2007
McMahon, who transferred to GW from Eckerd College in Florida, competed in 12 tournaments during the 2006-07 season. He placed among the top 10 in two tournaments and has three top-20 finishes as well. (Gwsports.com)
Eckerd College Stops Participating In College Rankings Jun 21, 2007
" Eastman made the decision this week during a two-day meeting of the Annapolis Group, a Maryland-based association of liberal arts colleges. Eckerd, with about 2,500 students, is a member. In a statement, the group wrote that a majority of the 80 presidents attending had "expressed their intent not to participate in the annual U.S. News survey. " Rollins College in Winter Park, the only other Florida member of the Annapolis Group, is not among that majority. Its provost, Roger Casey, said... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Exeter upended by Post 79 Jun 19, 2007
Boyd graduated from Manchester Central in 2006 and spent this year at Eckerd College (Fla. . (Seacoast New Hampshire)
A life of 'Price'-shopping Jun 14, 2007
"When I was a student at Eckerd College, my roommates would TiVo every episode, and we'd get together to watch it, screaming out prices.". When a friend's wedding took O'Leary and her college pals to San Diego, they were too close to Los Angeles not to try to get on the show. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Neal fans 15 as Davies Tech rolls Jun 7, 2007
" The Patriots amassed 10, four of the extra-base variety, but mustered only one over the first three frames against junior starter Matt Leary, who had entered with a 3-1 mark. In fact, they left the bags jammed in the top of the first before watching Mount Pleasant snare a 2-0 advantage in the bottom half. Curtis Burke opened it with a ground single to left, and Neal walked Joe Benevides before hitting Cam Stanzione (a senior bound for Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla.) to load the bases.... (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Concord-Carlisle shuts out Reading May 26, 2007
Gymnastics Massachusetts took seventh place out of 14 teams at the High School Girls' Nationals at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla. Massachusetts scored 109 points. (Boston Globe)
Tops on campus: Glamour honors UM junior Hilary Martens for work inside and outside classroom May 21, 2007
Martens' photograph and profile kick off a nine-page spread that includes nine other inspiring women honored by the magazine who represent Harvard University, Yale University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Swathmore College, Arizona State University, Eckerd College and the University of Wisconsin. he sheer range of Hilary's talents and interests impressed us: She is a double major in physics and music, brilliant enough to land a summer research position with... (Missoulian, MT)
At 80, graduate is aiming for a master's in art May 21, 2007
Deborah Wilson, 52, is one of the nontraditional students Eckerd College caters to ... Linda Johnson, the student services coordinator for the program for experienced learners at Eckerd College, said Morey is driven ... Morey wrote, illustrated and sent four books to publishing companies while she was pursuing her studies at Eckerd College. (Herald-Tribune)
Dolphin Scholarship Foundation selects new scholars for awards May 17, 2007
Drew D. Murray, son of EMCM(SS) Derek D. Murray, who is assigned to Submarine Squadron 4, will be attending Eckerd College. "We are proud of our son and the achievements he's made," said Murray, "It shows that perseverance pays off; this is the fourth time he has applied, and with two kids in college it is greatly appreciated." Also selected were Alexander S. Florez, son of retired Reservist ISC(SS) Abraham C. Florez, and Jordan E. Taylor, daughter of former Cmdr. (The Dolphin, CT)
EAST MANATEE SPORTS May 17, 2007
Lakewood Ranch graduate Matt Heller finished his first college baseball season, leading Eckerd College with a. 370 batting average while starting all 47 of the Tritons' games. (Herald-Tribune)
Tampa Prep's Perkins Opts For Saint Leo May 16, 2007
He could have gone to a Division I school, but it wasn't the right fit for him. I'm proud he chose a program that was the right fit for him. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Darula looks to get career back on track with Bluefish May 4, 2007
"Tommy is a great guy, in spring training he talked to everyone and gave us all pointers," said Darula, who will turn 33 in October and earned All-American honors while at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla. "He obviously knows the game extremely well.". (Stamford Advocate)
Text Messaging Booms at U.S. Colleges Apr 21, 2007
Casey Paquet, Web manager at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla. has already made his decision, and in his school's case, students must sign up for the service. (eWeek)
Mailbag Questions Apr 19, 2007
I am a student at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, located just five miles away from Tropicana Field. During my work for the site, I will focus the majority of my efforts on the top prospects throughout the Devil Rays' organization. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
In the Sarasota Film Festival's charm offensive, she's the general Apr 16, 2007
Gigi visited here once a winter throughout her childhood and in 1991, at 19, decided to take a break from college to settle here for a year or so and learn English in an intensive program at Eckerd College. She found a job hostessing at the old Caf de Paris on Tamiami Trail, for many years an unofficial headquarters for this area's French community. (Herald-Tribune)
Gomez Lifts Hillsborough Apr 14, 2007
" The game was played as a way for some players to get more exposure for college coaches, which may have worked for Riverview's Ashley Milian, who was virtually unstoppable inside. She had a game-high 20 points and dominated the boards. "I just wanted to win," said Milian, who plans to attend Saint Leo and was hoping her performance might land her a scholarship. "I wanted to win and get some exposure, just give it your all and try to make a difference (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
The Friday Rail Apr 13, 2007
" The second-year coach said the school deserves a coach who can work on campus. Frazier said he will continue to support area basketball, including organizing the Southeast Basketball Association Shootout at Tampa Prep in November. Hillsborough ended the season 7-18. Meanwhile, Brandon senior guard Jeremy Jackson has committed to Tennessee Tech University, making him only the second boys basketball player from Hillsborough County to sign a Division I scholarship this year. "I feel it's going to... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Teens' View Of Other Side Rebuffed At Giuliani Rally Apr 6, 2007
" His house was the St. Petersburg High School auditorium. Dimatteo says he rented out the hall and therefore had the right to control what people did inside. The event was billed as a rally for supporters, but tickets weren't needed for admission. Shah attended with his friends Matt Hall and Alec Ewig and saw several teachers there, too. Courts have been inconsistent about restricting dissent at political rallies, said Eckerd College political scientist and lawyer Robert Wigton. The decisions... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Mocs Put Saint Leo Away With Early Runs Apr 4, 2007
Tim Dodd and Matt Braly had three hits and a home run each Tuesday to lead Southeastern to a 15-4 baseball rout of Eckerd College (13-17) in Lakeland. Will Gonzalez, Andrew Seip and David Moskovitz also had three hits each for the Fire (33-13), which took a 12-2 lead in the fourth inning. (The Ledger)
Institute Wants $15 Million For Shipshape Research Lab Mar 26, 2007
" The Suncoaster ships out 180 days a year, and covers about 150 miles of sea each day. Any more would cost too much money, Ogden said. Its smaller cousin, the 71-foot Bellows, operates mostly as a floating classroom for university students in the state. Agencies such as the Mote Marine Laboratory and the Department of Environmental Protection use the Suncoaster as their research lab. Last week, Mote Marine shipped about seven miles off Anna Maria Island to electronically tag 71 sharks to... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Softball Downs Eckerd, 10-2, For Sixth Straight Win Mar 18, 2007
- The Wayne State University softball team (12-6) won its sixth straight game, third by run-rule, with a 10-2 triumph over Eckerd College on Saturday afternoon in the Warriors final game of their spring break trip. Freshman (Kitchener, Ont. (Wsuathletics.com)
Softball Wins Fifth Straight, 3-0 Over Indiana (Pa.) Mar 18, 2007
WSU concludes its spring break trip at 5 p.m. today against Eckerd College. (Wsuathletics.com)
Gov. Crist's Accuser Is A Study In Contrasts Mar 18, 2007
" Picking Up The Pieces She emerged from this to pursue a second career as a lawyer. She has worked for three law firms since 2000, never staying as long as three years. In December, she had a working e-mail account with the St. Petersburg firm Buckley & Fudge, but she was not listed among its attorneys. Neither she nor the firm will talk about their relationship. Townsend had been a biologist but spent little time working in the field after receiving a bachelor's degree in 1981 from Eckerd... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Softball Scores Late To Defeat Philadelphia Mar 16, 2007
and Eckerd College to conclude its spring break trip. (Wsuathletics.com)
Men's Tennis Swept At South Florida Mar 9, 2007
The Eagles will look to get back on the winning track as they take on Eckerd College, today at 2:30 p.m. in St. Petersburg, Fla. USF 7, Boston College 0. (Bceagles.com)
Trio of Bruins making a trip to Division II tournament Mar 6, 2007
This time, Benedict (25-4) will head to the campus of Montevallo College where the third-seed Tigers will face sixth-seed Eckerd College (25-5). The winner will face either second-season Valdosta State or Rollins College in the next round of the NCAA South Region bracket. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Mocs Get 'Big Thrill' in Losing to Tigers, 14-0 Feb 28, 2007
Florida Southern plays at Eckerd College tonight at 7, while the Tigers open their Grapefruit League schedule in Port St. Lucie against the New York Mets. Florida Southern 000 000 000 - 0 5 1. (The Ledger)
'Canes set for region final Feb 24, 2007
Scott signed with Rollins College, Powers with Georgia Southern, Brown with Virginia Commonwealth and Mutima with Eckerd College. "The game plan for us is we are going to have to know where those three are at all times," Liptak said about Brown, Powers and Mutima. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
O'Donnell, Carr share state title Feb 19, 2007
Headed to Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fla. May 24-25 to represent Massachusetts are O'Donnell, Szatek, Melissa Bowe (Barnstable), Jessica Corneau (Salem), Valerie LeBoeuf (Attleboro), Chelsea Rossetti (Masconomet), Jenna Woods (Notre Dame), and Molly Wong (Salem). (Boston Globe)
First team Feb 15, 2007
Ashley Rhodes-Courter, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Fla. Age: 21 Hometown: Crystal River, Fla. (USA Today)
State college association seeks money Feb 1, 2007
Barry University, Beacon College, Bethune-Cookman College, Clearwater Christian College, Eckerd College, Edward Waters College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Flagler College, Florida College, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, Florida Memorial University, Florida Southern College, International College, Jacksonville University, Lynn University, Nova Southeastern University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Ringling School of Art and Design,... (The St. Augustine Record)
College drafts financial plan in response to accreditation warning Jan 29, 2007
Kathleen Cabble Eckerd College students gather on the steps of the new Armacost Library on campus. ST. PETERSBURG -- 's "quiet phase" capital campaign has so far generated nearly $35 million in gifts and pledges, a fact the college will report to its accrediting agency that is keeping a close eye on the institution. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Lakeland Native Helps to Top Mocs Jan 28, 2007
Ledger Staff, Wires LAKELAND - Lakeland native Damone Morris scored 16 points, and Matt Cenatus added 12 points and 11 rebounds to help Eckerd College hold off Florida Southern, 73-65, at Jenkins Field House Saturday night. Morris scored all 16 of his points in either the first half or the first six minutes of the second as the Tritons (15-4, 5-3 Sunshine State Conference) built an 18-point lead with just over 13 minutes to play. (The Ledger)
Student Focus Jan 28, 2007
"AWARDS AND HONORS: Awards include Academic High Honors, Governor's All-Star Award nominee, Youth Leadership for Haines City, Florida State University Leadership Award, Congressional Classroom participant, and Most Improved Female Drum Major at a camp at Eckerd College last summer.- Compiled by Cheryl Lewis Please create an account or login to read this story CREATE AN ACCOUNT ALREADY A MEMBER? LOGIN NOW. If you have already created an account, simply login to your account using your email and... (The Ledger)
Utah Men's Basketball Preview - Game 16 Jan 9, 2007
COLORADO STATE (11-3, 1-1) Head Coach: Dale Layer Alma Mater: Eckerd College, 1980 At CSU: 97-96 (7th Season) Career: 264-183 (16th Season). MEDIA COVERAGE Television: The mtn. (Utahutes.com)
Falcons Hit Top 20 in Both Polls; Travel to CSU for MWC Opener Jan 3, 2007
Colorado State is coached by Dale Layer (Eckerd College, 1980), who is in his seventh season with the Rams. He is 96-95 at the school and has a 263-182 career record in 15+ seasons. (Airforcesports.com)
AHN Suffers 1st Loss In Keeler Title Game Dec 31, 2006
" The Jaguars (17-1), who suffered their first loss of the season, led once - 1-0 on a Gianna Messina free throw. They played from behind after that and trailed 28-13 midway through the third quarter. That's when Messina took over. After being held to three points and no field goals in the first half, she scored 14 of the Jaguars' 20 points in the third quarter. Twin sister Catriana scored the other six on two 3-pointers as Holy Names went into the fourth quarter trailing 37-33. The Barons... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Wildcats Advance To Tourney Final Dec 30, 2006
" Shawn Vanzant led the Wildcats with 15 points while Anthony Manuel added 13 and Leonard Simmons had 11. Ed Rolex led the Barons (9-2) and all scorers with 19, despite only connecting on 5 of 14 from the free-throw line. Oldsmar Christian (9-4) scored 42 second-half points without Coach Frank Teats on the bench. Teats, 80, a volunteer assistant who was subbing for head coach Rangel Minaya, collapsed at the bench near the end of the second quarter. He was taken to Regional Medical Center Bayonet... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
State Schools Going Global Dec 30, 2006
Brianna Olson, a senior at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, knows the value of studying in a foreign land ... Grasso, the Eckerd College professor, is such an advocate of study abroad that faculty and students call him "International Ed.". (The Ledger)
Chamberlain Repeats As Tourney Champion Dec 29, 2006
" Gaither defeated Blake 57-55 in the consolation game to finish third in the tournament. Kornilious Donnell led the Cowboys (7-4) with 21 points while Ryan Davis led the Yellow Jackets (7-6) with 21 points. Both players were named to the all-tournament team. Rounding out the all-tournament team were Perez and Shawn Camacho of Leto, Rudy Jean of East Bay and Justin Gist of Newsome. Nick Williams For Wharton, It's Dej Vu All Over Again Vs. East Lake HUDSON - Wharton coach Tommy Tonelli wasn't... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Plummer's 3-Pointers Lift Chiefs To Tournament Final Dec 28, 2006
" Carlos Figueroa led the Chiefs with 17 points, which also included two 3-pointers. As a team, Chamberlain finished with eight. Kornilious Donnell led Gaither (6-4) with 20 points. In the other semifinal game, Leto and Blake were tied at 44 with 4.6 seconds remaining. On the inbound pass, Leto senior Bryan Venzen found center Joelys Himely under the basket for the go-ahead bucket. Blake then used its last timeout with 3.2 seconds left in the game. The Yellow Jackets (7-5) unfortunately panicked... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Two Republicans take leadership roles at NAACP Dec 28, 2006
Education: Bachelor's degree from Eckerd College. Years in NAACP: 15. (Herald-Tribune)
Gerald Ford's Life Dec 27, 2006
" Nov. 3, 1966: Ford delivers a speech to University of Florida students in Gainesville, telling them Republicans have a responsibility to restore balance in a Democrat-controlled federal government. Dec. 6, 1973: Ford takes oath as vice presidentUnited States, replacing Spiro Agnew, who resigned two months earlier. March 8, 1974: Vice President Ford attends a dinner at the University of Tampa to raise money for a library collection for former U.S. Rep. William Cramer. At a news conference... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Sprained right ankle puts Turkoglu on the sideline Dec 10, 2006
In attendance Saturday night were several members of the Eckerd College basketball team. They played Florida Christian College earlier in the day at Orlando Arena. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
