MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 1 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dolphins Cancer Challenge Presents Another Record-Breaking Check to Sylvester for Cancer Research More than $15 million was raised as part of the DCC's mission to fund groundbreaking research and patient care initiatives at South Florida's only NCI-designated cancer center. By: Ryan Bermudez In a demonstration of community commitment and persistence, Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) r more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 31 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs October 2025 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across cam more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Nov. 1 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * 'Frazzled' Fruit Flies Help Unravel How Neural Circuits Stay Wired By Gisele Galoustian Florida Atlantic University neuroscientists have uncovered a surprising role for a protein named "Frazzled" (known as DCC in mammals) in the nervous system of fruit flies, showing how it helps neurons connect and communicate with lightning speed. The  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 31 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University Innovation Hub sparks creativity through hands-on student challenges * Florida State University's Innovation Hub has been buzzing with activity this month as dozens of students volunteered to participate in immersive educational events. Through hackathons, design sprints and game jams, the Innovation Hub is redefining traditional learning by emphasizing collaboration, creativ more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 1 -- Florida Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2025: * * * FloridaCommerce Awards $2.6 Million to Support Florida's Military Base Communities and Military Missions Today, FloridaCommerce announced the award of $2.6 million through Florida's Defense Reinvestment Grant Program and the Florida Defense Support Commission Grant Program, to strengthen Florida's military communities and to provide critical support to the service members,  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 1 -- The Florida State University's College of Business issued the following news: * * * Fifth dean: Beck-Dudley made the college 'stronger than ever' Twelve years ago last month, the Florida State University College of Business secured a $1 million gift from Bob Sasser, then the president and CEO of Dollar Tree, and his wife, Pam, to name an unknown space in a proposed new building for the college. The building didn't have a name or even a location. But in Caryn  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * How Ants Smell: New Gene Regulation Insights Could Advance Cancer Research Summary * A recent multi-institutional study involving Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center reveals a genetic mechanism in ants that could have implications for understanding gene regulation and cancer biology. * The process that gives ants an acute sense of smell may occur in human cells, especially more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Nov. 1 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * University of South Florida launches cutting-edge virology institute led by world-renowned scientist, Dr. Robert C. Gallo The University of South Florida has launched a new virology institute founded and directed by legendary scientist, Dr. Robert C. Gallo, best known as co-discoverer of HIV as the cause AIDS. The groundbreaking USF Health Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation will advanc more PR