TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 17 -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release: Dubai, UAE -- The Association of Arab Universities (AArU) and AACSB International (AACSB) have formalized a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), during AACSB's Middle East and North Africa conference in Dubai, UAE. The agreement outlines a shared commitment to providing opportunities for schools within the AArU membership to experience the adv  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release: In a move that underscores the status quo of extreme and anti-choice Republican leadership, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Florida Attorney General Ashely Moody to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat. Moody is already facing opposition, which sets the stage for a messy Republican primary.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Central Florida Development Council issued the following news on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * If you're looking for guidance to being competitive in today's business climate, the Central Florida Economic Development (CFDC) can offer insights as it hosts the 2025 EconDev Forum- 'Being Competitive in Today's Market.' * * * Gray Swoope, President/CEO of VisionFirst Advisors in Tallahassee, will share his expert insights and actionable strategies to help communities thrive in   more

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Jan. 17 -- Daytona State College issued the following news release: * * * Facility is the first phase of transitioning the Charles M. Curb School of Emergency Services to DeLand * * * Approximately 200 students, faculty, staff and members of the community celebrated the opening of an all-weather Firearms Training Range today at Daytona State College's DeLand Campus. The facility is the first phase of the College's plan transitioning the Charles M. Curb School of Emerg  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 18 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * Thanks to the university's approach to advocacy and networking, federal investments in FIU research are skyrocketing and students are jumpstarting distinguished careers in D.C. * * * By Gisela Maria Valencia Cabral was hired as an analyst at Accenture Federal Services (AFS) in D.C. before graduating with her degrees in interna  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 18 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2025: Miami Dade College (MDC) will welcome Florida Chancellor of Early Learning Cari Miller at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at MDC North Campus' Exploration Station, the College's premier preschool. Chancellor Miller will kick off Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! and engage with teacher apprentices and MDC students during her visit, providing insights into the critical role of early education as a foundat  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Jan. 17 -- Florida Realtors issued the following news release: Real estate drives Florida's economy, and knowing what market trends may be on the horizon helps policymakers, residents and Realtors(R) plan ahead. During the upcoming Florida Real Estate Trends summit, Florida Realtors(R) Chief Economist Dr. Brad O'Connor will share his outlook on Florida's economy in the coming year, along with insights of the state's housing market. He will discuss the latest trends in mortgag  more

NAPLES, Florida, Jan. 17 -- The Foundation for Government Accountability issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2025: Today, the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) praises Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) for introducing the Seventh Amendment Restoration Act. This vital legislation will uphold every American's right to a fair trial. This legislation is in direct response to the findings in the Supreme Court case SEC v. Jarkesy, in which the SEC was found to violate the defendant'  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 18 -- Florida State University issued the following news: By Anna Prentiss Florida State University alumnus and Kennesaw State University lecturer John "JD" Doughney IV will deliver the keynote address at FSU's 2025 Seminole 100 Celebration. The annual Seminole 100 list and celebration recognizes the fastest-growing businesses owned or managed by FSU alumni and represents some of the most innovative and profitable companies in the U.S. Doughney is a two-time FSU gr  more

LAKELAND, Florida, Jan. 18 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: Mechanical engineers at Florida Polytechnic University have put their skills to the test for the Lakeland Police Department, inventing a device to help make turning on their body cameras effortless in situations when they must draw their firearm. The patent-pending device is now worn on the holster of every Lakeland police officer. "I want to thank the incredible team at Florida Poly for their par  more

COCOA, Florida, Jan. 17 -- The National Space Society issued the following news release: * * * The Heavy Lift Reusable Rocket Will Open New Frontiers and Provide Healthy Competition * * * The National Space Society sends heartfelt congratulations to Blue Origin, its employees and leaders, and to founder Jeff Bezos, on the successful first flight of the New Glenn launch vehicle. The heavy lift rocket launched at 2:05 am Eastern Time on January 16 and achieved its primary goal of reaching orbi  more

COCOA, Florida, Jan. 17 -- The National Space Society issued the following news release: * * * Latest Test of the Megarocket Hoped to Demonstrate a Number of New Technologies and Systems * * * The National Space Society congratulates SpaceX on the seventh flight of their Starship on January 16th. The flight met many of its objectives and represents significant progress toward the overall goals for SpaceX's newest spaceflight system. Launched at 5:37 pm Eastern Time, this flight tested the n  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Article Summary * The U.S. surgeon general issued an advisory on alcohol and cancer risk, including a recommendation that alcoholic beverages be labeled with warnings about their link to cancer. * The strong association between alcohol and seven cancers noted in the report has been known for decades, but the understanding of how and why is more recent. * Alcohol is the thir  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, Jan. 17 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities is proud to announce the launch of the Gulf Coast Culture Series, an exciting evolution of its longstanding Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series. This new series broadens its scope beyond traditional public lectures to become an immersive celebration of the Gulf  more