CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 20 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release: [Category: Food/Beverage] * * * IFT Florida Section to Host Suppliers Night Expo, A Celebration of Food Science, Technology, and Innovation in Florida CHICAGO - January 20, 2025 - The Florida Section of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is hosting its annu  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 22 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: In a transformative move to address the global crisis of human trafficking, Miami Dade College (MDC) is leading a national effort in partnership with Manor House Films, the production company behind the powerful new film "City of Dreams," to raise awareness and foster informed action through impactful storytelling at colleges and universities across the country. Through this partnership, the film and its education  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The National Junior College Athletic Association issued the following news release: * * * Northwest Florida State is the new DI Women's Basketball No. 1 team * * * 2024-25 NJCAA DI Women's Basketball Poll | Week 8 - 01-21-25 Place Name Region Record Points 1st Place Prev. 1 Northwest Florida State College 8 18-0 250 12 2 2 New Mexico Junior College 5 19-1 240 0 4 3 Three Rivers Community College - MO 16 15-2 230 0 5 4 Dodg  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 [Category: Travel] -- The U.S. Travel Association issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Travel Applauds Confirmation of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State WASHINGTON - U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the Senate's confirmation of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State: "We applaud the U.S. Senate for confirming Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, a position that is central to welcoming millions of global travele  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Jan. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's College of Engineering issued the following news: Alan and Alicia Sirkin, esteemed philanthropists and longtime supporters of the University of Miami, have donated $1.25 million to the College of Engineering to name the Alan and Alicia Sirkin Chemical and Materials Characterization Facility. Their generosity has been instrumental in advancing the college's mission to provide cutting-edge research facilities and educational opp  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Jan. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami's College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Xianming Shi, civil and architectural engineering department chair at the University of Miami, was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to research how to turn farming byproducts into sustainable asphalt. * * * By Lorena Taboas A typical road is made of rocks and sand held together by petroleum to create the smooth surfaces we drive on every day. Bu  more