LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, July 2 -- Disney World issued the following news release: * * * Disney Dreamers Academy Now Accepting Applications for Popular Mentorship Program at Walt Disney World Application process for 2026 event has begun for teens from across the United States; Mentorship program with all-expense-paid experience aimed at fostering the dreams of high school students from varying backgrounds and communities nationwide * LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - (July 1, 2025) - Today, teens   more

MIAMI, Florida, July 1 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Helios Foundation supports transfer students By Samantha Vargas Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Helios Education Foundation reflects on two decades of unwavering dedication to educational excellence. Founded on the belief that education transforms lives and communities, Helios has invested over $350 million to impact more than 2.38 million s  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU archaeologists find preservation of cultural heritage sites plays key role in coastal community resilience By Carly Nelson Florida State University researchers say the best way to protect coastal landscapes from extreme weather and rising seas is to manage natural and cultural resources together. In a new study, FSU archaeologists Jayur Madhusudan Mehta and Mark D. McCoy in the Department of Ant  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU unveils new master's degree track in computational linguistics for Fall 2025 By McKenzie Harris This August, Florida State University's College of Arts and Sciences will welcome its first cohort of students into a new interdisciplinary master's degree track that will prepare them to enter a growing job market spanning industries including government, technology, health care, business, education and  more

ITHACA, New York, July 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * How mosquito control could exacerbate public health disparities * Special districts established to control mosquitos in parts of Florida claim significantly more funding and expertise than county-run programs, a new analysis finds a new analysis co-authored by a Cornell public health expert. But because special districts serve geographically limited and typically wealthier areas, they may also contribute to ine  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 1 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * Important funding for USF in final state budget Several high-priority initiatives and key projects for the University of South Florida will receive funding as part of the final state budget for fiscal year 2025-26 signed into law today by Gov. Ron DeSantis. "The support from the state will enable us to continue to prepare students for success in high-demand fields, solve   more

BUFFALO, New York, July 2 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Parks and Resorts locations continue to improve the guest experience through innovation and technology * Delaware North's Parks and Resorts division operates in some of the most iconic locations in the country, including Yosemite, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon national parks, Niagara Falls State Park in New York and at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Florida's Space Coast. Over the last several   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary holds roundtable discussion with Florida State University student veterans By Jenny Ralph and Reinhart Lerch U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence visited Florida State University's campus Tuesday, June 24, for a roundtable discussion with FSU, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee State College student veterans   more

MIAMI, Florida, July 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * The 33rd Annual Chandler Research Forum Summary * The Miller School of Medicine's Annual Chandler Research Forum honors James Ryan Chandler, Jr., M.D., who joined the University of Miami in 1957 to start the Division of Otolaryngology and establish its residency program. * The forum invited Miller School otolaryngology residents and fellows to present evidence-based research. * Foru  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Q and A with Cancer Psychology Expert Lara Traeger By Lauren Comander The Sylvester researcher, clinical psychologist and associate professor of psychology at the University of Miami helps her patients and their families navigate their post-diagnosis reality. A cancer diagnosis invariably leaves patients and their families with a long to-do list, from managing logistical concerns lik  more

TAMPA, Florida, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * USF-developed technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSD By Cassidy Delamarter Diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder in children can be notoriously difficult. Many, especially those with limited communication skills or emotional awareness, struggle to explain what they're feeling. Researchers at the University of South Florida are working to address those gaps and im  more