ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 25 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Statement on Nomination of Derek Barrs to Lead FMCSA Mar 25, 2025 Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded President Trump's nomination of Derek Barrs to serve as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. "With nearly two decades of experience in law enforcement and the commercial motor vehicle industry,  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 26 -- Florida International University Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work issued the following news: * * * FIU researcher elected fellow of the American Society for Nutrition Cristina Palacios, an FIU researcher, chair and professor of dietetics and nutrition, has been elected to the Excellence in Nutrition Fellows of American Society for Nutrition (FASN) program. The inaugural program honors nutrition professionals for their ongoing contributions to nutri  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 26 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researchers conclude grant project to design integrated mathematics and computer coding curriculum for middle school students By: Devin Bittner A team of multidisciplinary researchers from Florida State University is concluding work on a grant project spanning nine years that involved about 600 students learning to code to enhance their math education. In 2016, the National Science Foundation aw  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 26 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU's Information Technology Services to host second annual technology conference By: Megan Del Debbio Florida State University's Information Technology Services (ITS) will host the second annual ITS RISE Together Showcase on Tuesday, April 8. The half-day conference, open to the FSU community, aims to foster collaboration and drive innovation across the university. Attendees will have the opportuni  more

NEW YORK, March 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Florida Gun Violence Prevention Coalition Holds Virtual Press Conference as Extremist Lawmakers in the Florida House Vote to Rollback Post-Parkland Legislation TALLAHASSEE, F.L. -- Today, volunteers with the Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action held a virtual press conference alongside lawmakers including Minority Leader Rep. Fentrice Driskell an  more

MIAMI, Florida, March 26 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * https://news.fiu.edu/2025/fiu-is-a-contender-in-march-madness-with-a-science-twist March Madness Update: FIU health researchers make it to the Elite 8 In a science twist on the basketball tournament, the university has advanced to the next round. The team from Stempel is counting on Panthers to vote online. This story has been updated since i  more

IRVING, Texas, March 26 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * Three Florida Gators along with Colorado Goalkeeper and UC Davis Attack Player Earn Week 7 Big 12 Awards In Week 7 of Big 12 Women' s Lacrosse, Florida's Theresa Bragg (defensive), Gabby Greene (freshmen), and Kaitlyn Davies (midfielder) along with Colorado's Elena Oh (goalkeeper), and UC Davis's Alex Agnew (attack) earned Big 12 weekly Awards. Bragg recorded her fifth multi-caus  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Candidate Randy Fine for Florida's 6th Congressional District WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Candidate Randy Fine to represent Florida's Sixth Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will stand up for free enterprise, including by vigorously advocating for public policy  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, March 26 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF students investigate Fort Kirkland to preserve a vital part of Northwest Florida history The University of West Florida Archaeology Institute is leading the search for Fort Kirkland in Okaloosa County, Florida, thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Department of State. UWF students, faculty, archaeologists, local families and vete  more